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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-22-10, 07:34 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Do you have a picture of the new Downtube Nova?

Do you have a picture of the new Downtube Nova?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Surly Singleator to the rescue: ...

Surly Singleator to the rescue:

http://surlybikes.com/parts/singleator/
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-10, 06:54 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Is this the correct rack: ...

Is this the correct rack:

http://www.meijer.com/s/m-wave-universal-bike-rack-carrier/_/R-124225

I believe rubberbandito paid around $15 for it, but now its down to $6.71 !!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

When you say "the market", are you referring to...

When you say "the market", are you referring to local bike shops in Indonesia?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

The Downtube website presents the Nova as an...

The Downtube website presents the Nova as an "entry level" model, but I see it more as a great foundation (frame/fork/handlepost) for serious customization. For a few hundred additional dollars, one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Check out Liyang Global Ltd's "Speed Touring"...

Check out Liyang Global Ltd's "Speed Touring" model from their "Ventura" line of bikes:

http://liyang.bind.tw/ventura09-speedtouring.htm

Look familiar? I wish that a 27-speed version was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Greenzone's folder looks like a good deal for the...

Greenzone's folder looks like a good deal for the money, but I wouldn't put it in the same class as the Nova. For one, it appears to lack quick-release hubs and eyelets for mounting a rack and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

If you keep the stock chain ring, but change to...

If you keep the stock chain ring, but change to an 11-32 freewheel, what do the gear inches become on the Nova?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

The title of this thread reads "Downtube Nova -...

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...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Also mentioned on the Downtube Forum is that the...

Also mentioned on the Downtube Forum is that the upcoming generation of frames will accept battery packs, with some models even being belt-drive compatible. While the anticipated bikes are also...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

I think you mean the Planet Bike fenders: ...

I think you mean the Planet Bike fenders:

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/rec1000a.html

They are marketed for recumbents, but lots of people have mounted them on their folders. Also on the Planet...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

I sent True Bicycles an email...I'll let everyone...

I sent True Bicycles an email...I'll let everyone know if they answer.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-10, 07:55 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

You are absolutely right...good eye! The website...

You are absolutely right...good eye! The website also says "coming soon" so apparently the "Street Wise" is not available yet. I'm curious about the price.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

I was curious about the Nova's rims, wanting to...

I was curious about the Nova's rims, wanting to know if there was any info online about their max tire width capacity, so I Googled "Dino VP-20" and this came up:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Regarding the tire size, let me further explain. ...

Regarding the tire size, let me further explain. You are correct about there being two "20 inch" sizes, one is 406 and the other is 451. You are also correct in that a 406 tire will not fit onto a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Before swapping tires, I would contact Yan to get...

Before swapping tires, I would contact Yan to get some insight. According to the DT website, the Nova comes with 1.2 narrow tires so I'm wondering if this means the rims will only take narrow tires....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Good choice! The Big Apples and Thudbuster (or...

Good choice! The Big Apples and Thudbuster (or just a sprung saddle) is a much better low-tech solution for "suspending" a folder.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Yes, this might be the Achilles Heel (pun...

Yes, this might be the Achilles Heel (pun intended) of the M-Wave. On the Versarack the front brackets are super long and adjustable, enabling one to put the rear brackets at the highest setting.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

I suppose the RST Capa T8 is out of the question...

I suppose the RST Capa T8 is out of the question at $125:

http://www.gaerlan.com/bikeparts/frame/forks/fork.html

A word of advice - I wouldn't go jumping curbs with the Nova, even if you add a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

@rubberbandito - great find on the rack! The...

@rubberbandito - great find on the rack! The M-Wave rack looks like it has all the adjustments of the Versarack I recommended, but at half the price. Let us know if it does fit the Nova. A few pix...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

The Downtube website lists it as being 24lbs.

The Downtube website lists it as being 24lbs.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

@rubberbandito - if you do decide to get a rack...

@rubberbandito - if you do decide to get a rack for your Nova, I recommend Planet Bikes' Versarack:

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/4004.html

The Dahon Traveller Rack looks nice but I don't think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

Here is a close-up pic of the Nova's crank: ...

Here is a close-up pic of the Nova's crank:

http://downtube.com/images/2010_Bikes/Nova/high_res/IMG_1279.JPG

Does anyone know what to look for to determine whether or not the chainring is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

@Urbanis - I know this could get pricey, but you...

@Urbanis - I know this could get pricey, but you could add a deraileur and triple-chain-ring crank for added gear range.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By JosephLMonti

It looks like the Downtube Nova uses an...

It looks like the Downtube Nova uses an integrated headset. I've heard the pros/cons of this system and was wondering what people in this forum thought...well?
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