Originally Posted by
bikebreak
First post.
I have been doing most of my riding on a downtube nova, a 20" 7sp folder. I'm looking for something faster but still fairly light and agile. My nova w lights and saddlebag is 25 pounds.
Have not been able to find the weight of this gazelle bike anywhere, anyone weigh it in?
Also, having never rode a minivelo I'm curious if it can keep up with full size road bikes.
thanks!
I haven't weighed mine, but I certainly didn't go for a lightweight build. Beefy rear wheel, adjustable stem, sprung saddle and a trekking bar. Here is a pic of my son with it. Who would have thought a fixie pilot would like this bike.
As far as speed, I do a regular group ride with it and have no trouble keeping up, but it is a pretty tame no drop ride that averages 15 to 16 mph. Gearing is always going to be an issue at the top end when running a 20" wheel, but for me it is fast enough for anything but steeper downhills.