Originally Posted by
JosephLMonti
The title of this thread reads "Downtube Nova - $279" but the current retail price is $299. One could always try to save some money by bidding on eBay, where there are currently SIX Novas up for auction through the Downtube "Storefront".
So the Nova's price is creeping up. Well it's not my intention to hijack this thread, but I found this other bike which by the way is sold through eBay too. However, it's a six speed. Other than that, it seems to be in the same class as the Nova for a $100 less, and comes with a free folding bike carry bag:
http://greenzonebikes.com/20-folding...-alloy-bl.html
http://greenzonebikes.com/20-folding...alloy-red.html
They also carry a steel model complete with fenders and rack that could easily compete with the Citizenbike Miami for almost $40 less.
I do admit however that bidding on eBay, you might get a pretty good deal on a Nova. I seen one go for $215 the other day.
Edit Post 3/6/2010: I stand corrected. The Greenzone aluminum bike is better compared with the first generation Citizen Gotham, not the Nova.