Minivelo Gazelle or Mercier Nano?
12-19-11 | 05:52 PM
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Minivelo Gazelle or Mercier Nano?
I found 2 geared mini-velos for under $300. The steel Mercier Nano (which looks a lot like the Windsor Nano) from Bikes Direct, and the Aluminum Gazelle for $250 from Roadbikeoutlet.com. I've seen some comments about the nano here but none about the Gazelle.
Does anyone have any experience with the Gazelle, or Nano that they would like to share?
Robert
Does anyone have any experience with the Gazelle, or Nano that they would like to share?
Robert
12-20-11 | 04:46 PM
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Corrected, followed other links... saw, Gazelle in this case ..
its a model name , not a brand..
Site says they only stand behind it for only 1 year . couldn't be that great.
its a model name , not a brand..
Site says they only stand behind it for only 1 year . couldn't be that great.
Last edited by fietsbob; 12-20-11 at 10:56 PM.
12-21-11 | 07:11 AM
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People seem to really like the Nano. Biggest complaint is that it's heavy, but the bike is really cheap. If I had room in the stable, I'd buy one. It seems like a well designed bike. Rack and fender eyelets, room for fat tires.
12-22-11 | 10:47 AM
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12-24-11 | 09:13 AM
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Also consider the Soma Mini Velo. Three sizes, Tange tubeset, 2x9 speed with bar end shifters: https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/mini-velo
Tange CrMo steel
Sugino RD 53-39t crankset
Micro-Shift bar end shifters
Shimano Tiagra derailleurs and hubs (32h)
Shimano Tiagra HG-50 11-25 9-spd cassette
Kenda Kwest 20 x 1-1/8 tires
Tange-Seiki RDC threaded headset
IRD Cafam Cantilever Brakes
Cardiff Cornwall Leather Saddle
Kalloy quill stem
Soma seatpost
Tange CrMo steel
Sugino RD 53-39t crankset
Micro-Shift bar end shifters
Shimano Tiagra derailleurs and hubs (32h)
Shimano Tiagra HG-50 11-25 9-spd cassette
Kenda Kwest 20 x 1-1/8 tires
Tange-Seiki RDC threaded headset
IRD Cafam Cantilever Brakes
Cardiff Cornwall Leather Saddle
Kalloy quill stem
Soma seatpost
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