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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-26-11, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,489
Posted By fransb

Yes I saw the movie. I can't imagine that Frank...

Yes I saw the movie. I can't imagine that Frank really has this problems maintaining a speed of 25 km/h (legal speed limit for ebikes), but of course it is just a promotional movie ....

I'm using...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-18-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,489
Posted By fransb

Well, at last my T500SL+ arrived today! It was...

Well, at last my T500SL+ arrived today! It was worth the waiting. I'm glad the 2012 model indeed has some improvements: the BionX motor was upgraded to the new SL type, so the bike is even lighter...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-10-11, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,723
Posted By fransb

There already is a 2012 version on the UK pages.

There already is a 2012 version on the UK pages.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-09-11, 02:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,489
Posted By fransb

Ok, I'm living in The Netherlands. I'm sure you...

Ok, I'm living in The Netherlands. I'm sure you know we have quite a long history of biking. This means the introduction of the ebike in Holland was also a bit different from the introduction in the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-01-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,489
Posted By fransb

Because the European brands are very locally...

Because the European brands are very locally based. This means UK bikes are only sold (by bikeshops) in the UK, German bikes only in Germany and Dutch bikes only in The Netherlands (ok, some in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-01-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,489
Posted By fransb

;P Look at the left, my location is: Sleen, The...

;P Look at the left, my location is: Sleen, The Netherlands ....
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,489
Posted By fransb

Any satisfied Valencia+ users?

I've read some threads about problems with the Trek Valencia+: broken spokes, "rear wheel disasters", but are there also satisfied Valencia+ user?

I am planning to buy one (2011 version), but if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-07, 06:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,784
Posted By fransb

I'm not sure how to read the table at page 7, but...

I'm not sure how to read the table at page 7, but it looks like in lower gear the efficiency drops to 84% (at ratio 0.44; the bike-hub goes from 0.5 to 1.75, so in fact the efficiency will be a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,044
Posted By fransb

Yes. The concept is much simpler. Simpler designs...

Yes. The concept is much simpler. Simpler designs are (mostly) more robust.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 03:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,044
Posted By fransb

It's me :D. Yes they are commercial now. ...

It's me :D.

Yes they are commercial now.

Take a also a look at http://www.breukelman.net/nuvinci-e for more information about this hub.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,784
Posted By fransb

Yes it is MY site and no, I am not selling them....

Yes it is MY site and no, I am not selling them. I just bought one of the Batavus bikes with NuVinci and love it. To give information and gather reviews I setup the site.
If you can read Dutch...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 12:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,784
Posted By fransb

Batavus started selling NuVinci bikes in april...

Batavus started selling NuVinci bikes in april 2007, so my bike is brandnew. I cycled about 200km with it and loved it from day two (the first day I had to adjust some things on the bike).

In the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 12:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,784
Posted By fransb

The weight of Dutch "comfort" bikes range from ~...

The weight of Dutch "comfort" bikes range from ~ 19kg to ~ 23kg. The weight of Hybrid Bikes (comfort bikes with derailleur) is ~ 17kg to ~ 20kg.
All these bikes are fitted with heavy locks,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,784
Posted By fransb

What is wrong with user reviews? Who cares about...

What is wrong with user reviews? Who cares about numbers? I don't care about exact efficiency numbers. I know the NuVinci is as good as a derailleur (or even better), because I own both.

Don't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-07, 04:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,784
Posted By fransb

Some benefits: cheaper then Rohloff, no...

Some benefits: cheaper then Rohloff, no maintenance, shifting without any hassle (even standing still), always the right cadence.
Instead of "micro-manage your gearing and concentrating on your...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-02-07, 01:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

As a cheesehead AJU would know that these are not...

As a cheesehead AJU would know that these are not what the Dutch ride. There are only two main manufacturers in Holland: Gazelle and Batavus. The "Grannybikes" were a hit about 20 years ago and those...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-01-07, 07:00 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

The hub works without fluid (search for "Nuvinci"...

The hub works without fluid (search for "Nuvinci" at youtube, there is somewhere a live demonstration available with an open hub), but the key element of the success of this hub is the fluid. Without...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 11:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

There is one on eBay...

There is one on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/NuVinci-CVP-Model-N170S-Gear-ratio-is-350-Bicycle-hub_W0QQitemZ110133505688QQihZ001QQcategoryZ42320QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

I really don't...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

Helaas komt dit ontwerp niet uit Nederland maar...

Helaas komt dit ontwerp niet uit Nederland maar is "gewoon" een Amerikaanse uitvinding. ;)

(transl: The product is not Dutch, but American).

Indeed Dutch bikes are made for endurance. No need...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

Not true. NuVinci uses Valvoline INVARITORC™...

Not true. NuVinci uses Valvoline INVARITORC™ Traction Fluid (http://www.fallbrooktech.com/06_tf_FAQ.asp) to transfer the forces.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 08:22 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

No friction losses, no slipping.

No friction losses, no slipping.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

Don't believe me ?:eek: So here are some photos. ...

Don't believe me ?:eek: So here are some photos.
My former bike had a derailleur: smooth operation, but completely worn off because of dirt and mud. So I was looking for a bike with (at least) a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-30-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

I don't think I would ride a bike at all at...

I don't think I would ride a bike at all at subzero temperatures. Staying upright on a surface of snow and ice would be the main problem, not efficiency problems of the transmission. But of course it...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-30-07, 02:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

No, not at all. The only connection is: I own one...

No, not at all. The only connection is: I own one of these bikes and love it. Sorry the site only is in Dutch.

The site is set up to gather user reviews of the hub with pros but also with cons.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-30-07, 02:01 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,242
Posted By fransb

NuVinci is going to stay

Seems like NuVinci is a hit. In bicycle-country no. 1 (The Netherlands) one of the leading bike manufacturers (Batavus (http://www.batavus.nl)) introduced three models with the NuVinci hub. One of...
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