So what did I have to do to get from the box to a bike? It certainly fills your heart with dread on opening the carton and removing the scrunched paper filler. But the longest activity was carefully cutting the cable ties that held it all together, removing the bubble wrap without scratching the paint and then finding the right size allen key ('cause the one they sent didn't fit everything) - oh, and a wrench to tighten the pedals.
After that you simply (well now that I know how to do it!):
That's it - it just all worked and I don't have to take it down to the shop now to have a mechanic properly adjust all my efforts. Amazing.
And with the lack of derailleur . . . . most people think you're riding a fixed wheel bike!!!
After that you simply (well now that I know how to do it!):
- fold the rear wheel back and lock into position - this one took a bit of jiggling.
- put the front wheel into the stays
- put the handlebar into the front stem
- find a saddle and put it on
- find some pedals and screw them on
- tighten all the quick releases (3)
- take handlebar off and put on the right way!
- take for test ride!
That's it - it just all worked and I don't have to take it down to the shop now to have a mechanic properly adjust all my efforts. Amazing.
And with the lack of derailleur . . . . most people think you're riding a fixed wheel bike!!!
Seeing how it folds and guessing if it will go into the truck hatch.
Yes there are 2 bikes - purple and yellow - although the camera didn't show the true purple colour.
And you have to have one of these NuVinci hubs. There is no chain noise - there is no clunking and whirring and mashing as the chain flings itself from one set of teeth to the next. There is no sudden moment when your legs suddenly take off because you changed down two gears when you only meant to change one. There is no grating because the derailleur is out of alignment again and it won't change into that particular gear so pick another one!
