Originally Posted by
Urbanis
Regarding edwong3's comment that it was unfortunate I didn't know about the cheap freewheel cassette upgrade option, I *was* aware of it--thanks to him! :-) Changing the cassette wasn't going to give a high enough top end, however, without changing the front chainring. And changing the front chainring meant getting a new crankset. At that point, other bikes with higher-quality stock configurations and components started looking attractive, and I got a great deal on a 2008 Dahon Speed P8.
Urbanis,
Great to hear from you again! I vaguely remember mentioning the 11-28 freewheel upgrade before so I guess you were aware of it. And as you can see, I even found an 11-32, still a 7 speed that would give the Nova a wider range on both the low, and high end.
I had no idea that even a 78 inch top gear was still not enough for you. You must be a "hammerhead" when it comes to riding as that is a pretty high gear for most.
As for the Nova, it's obviously not meant for high performance riding. There are other bikes better suited for that purpose, including your Dahon P8. Speaking of, I'm glad you're satisfied with the P8. I hope it gives you many years of service.
Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder