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Novara FlyBy Shuttle Foldable Bike

Item # 784058

$699.00

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Partnering with Dahon, the world's leading folding bike manufacturer, we created the sleek Novara FlyBy Shuttle, which folds into a neat little package for urban commuting or compact travel.

Folding is quick and easy—fold the handlebar in half, fold it in, open lever to split frame into 2 and fold it back on itself ... Voila!
Aluminum frame is strong yet lightweight; quick-release frame hinge is reliable and does not compromise frame strength
Frame also features eyelets for both fenders and rack (sold separately)
Dahon Radius telescoping stem flows easily into frame head tube/fork; patented locking mechanism is hidden inside handlepost body for a clean profile
Shimano Nexus 7-speed internally geared rear hub and twist-shift lever deliver high efficiency, smooth shifting and low weight
Dahon Kinetix linear-pull brakes and Formula levers deliver dependable deceleration
Features Dahon Kinetix double-wall aluminum rims and Schwalbe Marathon tires for smooth-rolling performance and solid puncture protection
Velo SHUTTLE ergonomic saddle is designed for comfort; double-density padding helps relieve pressure
The seat post is also a pump! PostPump mechanism is hidden inside the seatpost and uses the seatpost 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
Folded dimensions are 12.6" x 25.2" x 29.5"
Specs are subject to change

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Novara FlyBy Shuttle Foldable Bike Specs

Specification	Description
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	Chromoly Pinpoint
Crankset	Cold forged 46T with chainguard
Bottom bracket	Cartridge square taper
Shifters	Shimano Nexus 7-speed
Rear cogs	Shimano 16T
Number of gears	7
Brakes	Dahon Kinetix linear-pull
Brake levers	Formula aluminum
Rims	Dahon Kinetix aluminum double-wall
Front hub	Formula aluminum
Rear hub	Shimano Nexus 7-speed
Tires	Schwalbe Marathon, 20x1.5
Handlebar	Dahon aluminum flat
Stem	Dahon Radius telescoping
Seat post	Dahon BioLogic PostPump
Saddle	Velo SHUTTLE
Pedals	Folding
Headset	Dahon integrated
Chain	KMC Z-410
Gender	Unisex
Bike weight	Why we don't provide weights

Novara FlyBy Shuttle Foldable Bike Customer Reviews

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Novara FlyBy Shuttle Foldable Bike

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2009

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Practical all-around bike.

By kballs

from Renton, WA

About Me Casual Cyclist

Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Bad Aerodynamics
No quick-release wheels
Seat post sinks slowly

Best Uses

Casual paved trail riding
Commuting/City

Comments about Novara FlyBy Shuttle Foldable Bike:

I got last years model on sale, but even at full price it's a decent buy. This one got rid of the fenders (you can get them from Dahon). Overall it's pretty versatile.

It works well as a mixed-mode commuter because you can fold it and put it in the included carry bag (and bring it on bus/train without using the special racks). Funny but the carry bag is so big it has its own carry bag (can be worn backpack style if you're not already wearing one). We also use these for casual trail riding (paved or pea gravel)... if you swap for some fatter tires it should handle just about any gravel without worry (I'm thinking about putting on Schwalbe Big Apple balloon tires to smooth out the ride without too much extra rolling resistance). The tires are pretty fast, but are a rough ride. Stability good if you're sitting down, but is very squirrely if you stand up on the pedals. The bike is very nimble at low speed.

The hub transmission (Shimano Nexus 8) works well, is very quiet (no tick tick ticking), and is pretty easy to use (though you have to make sure you click in or it will slip between gears). You don't need to pedal to shift to another gear, it's instantaneous. The gearing is pretty good, 1 is low enough for pretty steep hills, 8 is high enough to get good speed on downhills but you won't be using it on the flat unless you're very strong.

These bikes have terrible aerodynamics because of the very upright sitting position, though all urban folders will be this way. It can be hard work going against the wind even on flat paved trails (though I've had similar experience with my mountain bike, a road bike or bent bike would be the only way to go for better aero but it's a lot tougher to find a folder of those types).

We swapped the seats with more comfortable versions, though for multi-mode commuting I would probably put a smaller seat on (I have a REALLY big Serfas seat that is very comfy but way too bulky for lugging on a bus/train).

You can fit 2 of these bikes in the trunk of a VW Jetta with room to spare for other junk. You should be able to easily get 4 of these in the back of a mini SUV (Forester/RAV4/CRV) with some room for helmets, cooler, etc., no rack needed unless you're going on an extended trip and need to bring more stuff, camping gear, etc.

Conclusion: Very practical and versatile. Not a fast racing bike, nor a stump jumper. Doesn't have disc brakes or full suspension but that would only add cost and really aren't needed in this class of bike.