Have any of you bought a bike made by Alton USA, are they any good? Looking at one of these.
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Mini Velo (ALTON)
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MiniVelo!
Luke.
Luke.
That is one of those interesting bikes. This one is a 7 speed with more of a mountain bike look than a street bike.
JaxRhapsody
Rhapsodic Laviathan
does it fold?
No it is a solid frame bike. I ordered one so I will be letting you all here what I think about them. It should be here next Wednesday.
It is one of these http://www.altonus.com/web/bikes/minivelo.php and I bought it for $180 plus $34 shipping.
Need a different seat post because it won't clamp down on the seat rail tight.
That is cool! Aside from the seat issue, what is your verdict on it so far?
Luke.
Luke.
There is a couple paint scrapes which sucks because of packaging. I had to adjust the derailleur so it would go into first gear. Shockingly one of the valve caps was broken and the tires had no air in them.
Other than those things it seems to be well built. Still need to test ride it.
I think I will get a seat post shim instead of a seat post since I have a post here that I can use.
Other than those things it seems to be well built. Still need to test ride it.
I think I will get a seat post shim instead of a seat post since I have a post here that I can use.
Mini-Velos are a type of bike that has small wheels and a larger frame than a BMX bike. Because of their compact size, yet large bike handling, they have been popular in Japan and other countries in the Orient for years. It is only very recently that they have been available in the USA and are starting to achieve a following. I had been wanting one for some time and just recently bought a DaHon Bullhead, which is a folding mini-velo with a 7-speed internal hub. Because of the cold and snow, I only took it out for a test ride. Handling is quick and fast. Can't wait for warmer weather.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAHON-BULLH...212?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item5afb3555bc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAHON-BULLH...212?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item5afb3555bc
I love them, they are great little bikes! Part way through building my own...
Luke.
So I could test ride it I put the stock saddle back on it. Here it is outside just after a short ride up and down the street.
It seems to handle real nice and shifts gears smoothly.
It seems to handle real nice and shifts gears smoothly.
Love it! Great looking bike!
Luke.
Luke.
I did get some different grips for it, Biltwell Kung Fu Grip - 7/8"/Natural @ Amazon for $17.95.
Forgot to say earlier, it looks as if you could up grade this bike with a 2 or 3 gear chain ring really easy. The lug for the front derailleur shifter cable is installed on the down tube and there is a slot in the cable slide under the BB shell.
Forgot to say earlier, it looks as if you could up grade this bike with a 2 or 3 gear chain ring really easy. The lug for the front derailleur shifter cable is installed on the down tube and there is a slot in the cable slide under the BB shell.
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Have any of you used a tire like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Innova-Mini...0-x-1-35-/121251711384?_trksid=p2054897.l4276
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Innova-Mini...0-x-1-35-/121251711384?_trksid=p2054897.l4276
Wish I knew what pressure they could run...
Luke.
Luke.
Luke I contacted the seller and they said that they can take a max 85psi. That isn't 100psi but fairly close so I don't know if it would work for you. For me that seems to be enough as I am not as big of a guy, only 5' 11" @ 195lbs.
I'm thinking about wanting some short fenders on this bike, here is rear fender mocked up on it. What are some your thoughts about this?
Yeah! should be good for you no problem Drac! Me at 6'4" and 220-230lbs might be a different story though...
I think the fender suits it, another short one on the front and it should be a very user friendly bike!
Luke.
