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Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike

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Novara has teamed up with Dahon, the world's leading folding bike manufacturer, to parent the FlyBy, our first foldable baby in the Buzz family.

The FlyBy folds into a neat little package and comes with its own carrying bag, making it ideal for urban commuting or taking along on a trip
It's quick and easy—fold the handlebar in half, fold it in, open lever to split frame into two and fold it back on itself ... Voila!
Double-butted 7005 aluminum frame is strong yet lightweight; quick-release frame hinge is reliable and does not compromise frame strength
Dahon Radius telescoping stem flows easily into frame head tube/fork; patented locking mechanism is hidden inside handlepost body for a clean profile
Nexus 8-speed rear hub and shift lever deliver high efficiency, smooth shifting and low weight
Dahon BioLogic™ brake levers feature a quality, machined pivot for no-slop action
Features Dahon Kinetix double-wall aluminum rims; Schwalbe Marathon tires are smooth-rolling and offer puncture protection
BioLogic AirFlo seat is designed for comfort with its Mojo Groove, a long central channel that eliminates pressure on soft tissues
The seat post is also a pump! PostPump mechanism is hidden inside the seat post and uses the seat post as outer wall of the pump
PostPump is easy to use—you stand while you pump and use the saddle as a handle, so there's no kneeling in the dirt
Includes convenient, durable nylon FlyBy carrying bag that takes mere seconds to use
Simply unfold bag on the ground, place the FlyBy in the middle of the bag, pick up the sides of the bag, sling it over your shoulder and go
Folded dimensions are 12.6" x 25.2" x 29.5"

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Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike Customer Reviews

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Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike

4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting/city (3)

- Cycling Style:
- Comfort oriented (3)

Reviewed by 3 customers

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Mar

2009

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Have your bike with you!

By evilledr

from Evansville, IN

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Fenders for rainy days
Folds and unfolds fast
Lightweight

Cons

Less common tube size
When folded still lumpy

Best Uses

Commuting/City
Exporing on vacation
Short trips

Comments about Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike:

Two bikes fit in the baggage compartment of a Cessna, or the back seat of a Corolla. We've cycled streets and bike trails in Montreal, Burlington, and Dallas . Nice for having your own bike when you get there. Plenty of low gearing, but going fast on the flat gets feet spinning!

Mar

2009

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great commuter

By d0bhran

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting/City

Comments about Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike:

Just bought this yesterday, took it out for the first ride earlier today. I bought this for use as a city commuter. I love it. The Nexus 8 shifter is fantastic, I like the fact that I can shift if needed while sitting still. Rode over 9 miles on it to take care of some shopping with no troubles whatsoever (and I'm not in the greatest of shape). I will put a rear rack on it and get some small panniers to hold my shopping, then I'll be able to drastically cut back on my gasoline consumption.

Apr

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I like dis Bike!

By BikesAreFreedom

from Ann Arbor, MI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Lightweight
Travels well
Versatile

Cons

Bag doesn't protect
Must get hardshell case

Best Uses

Commuting/City
Cycling while out of town

Comments about Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike:

I was surprised at how much fun it is to ride. It's really not much of a compromise compared to my road or mountain bikes. Of course I'm not riding it off road! Frame is strong, 8-speed has plenty of range, seat is comfy for a 6'4" rider. Steering is a bit twitchy, but you get used to it quickly. It's mostly the small wheels. Too many cool features and design elements to mention. Must ride for yourself.

Service and delivery comments:

Ordered product on line after doing a test ride in shop. I was amazed to get a call 6 days later, saying it had arrived, and the assembly/inspection was finished. The folks at REI are awesome, knowledgeable, and just plain nice to deal with.