Downtube Folding Bike Comparision Table
(A big thanks to David Richardson for compiling this information in one table)
| Nova | FS | 9 | 8H | Mini 8SP | |
| Folded size | approx 30 x 60 x 81 cm (12" x 23.6" x 33") | approx 30 x 60 x 81 cm (12" x 23.6" x 33") | approx 30 x 60 x 81 cm (12" x 23.6" x 33") | approx 30 x 60 x 81 cm (12" x 23.6" x 33") | approx 10" x 20" x 29" |
| Weight | 24 lbs. (w/o accessories) | 27.5 lbs. | 26.5 lbs. (25lbs w/o accessories) | 26.5 lbs. (25lbs w/o accessories) | 24.5 lbs. |
| Folding time | 10 sec | 10 sec | 10 sec | 10 sec | 10 sec |
| Rider Height | 4'9"-6'2" | 4'9"-6'6" | 4'9"-6'6" | 4'9"-6'6" | 4'9"-6'2" |
| Rider Weight | 200lb max | 245lb max | 235lb max | 235lb max | 215lb max |
| Frame | Xtra light Aluminium frame | Xtra light Aluminium frame and swing arm with 850lb coil spring shock | Xtra light Aluminium frame | Xtra light Aluminium frame | Xtra light Aluminium frame |
| Fork | alloy fork | Zoom fork w/ disc tabs | Zoom fork w/ disc tabs | Zoom fork w/ disc tabs | alloy fork |
| Saddle | comfort saddle | Velo "love channel" saddle | Gel saddle | Gel saddle | Gel saddle |
| Seat post | Kalin 500mm Aluminium | Kalin 500mm Aluminium | Kalin 500mm Aluminium | Kalin 500mm Aluminium | Kalin 500mm Aluminium |
| Brakes | Aluminium V brakes with strong springs | Aluminium V brakes with strong springs | Aluminium V brakes with strong springs | Aluminium V brakes with strong springs | Aluminium V brakes with strong springs |
| Brake Levers | Aluminium Brake levers | Aluminium Brake levers | Aluminium Brake levers | Aluminium Brake levers | Aluminium Brake levers |
| Front wheel | 24H QR hub w/machined rim | Disc 24H QR Disc hub w/machined rim | Disc 24H QR Disc hub w/machined rim | Disc 24H QR hub w/machined rim | Disc 24H QR hub w/machined rim |
| Rear Wheel | Quando 28H QR cassette hub w/machined rim | Quando 28H QR cassette hub w/machined rim | Quando 28H QR cassette hub w/machined shaped rim | Shimano Nexus 8sp Internal Hub | Sturmey Archer 8sp Internal Hub |
| Tires | Kenda 20x1.5" front and 20x1.5" rear | Kenda 20x1.5" front and 20x1.75" rear | Kenda 20x1.5" front and 20x1.75" rear | Kenda 20x1.5" front and 20x1.75" rear | Kenda 16x1.5" front and 16x1.5" rear |
| Shifters | Shimano 7sp Grip shifter | Sun Race 9sp M93 | Sun Race 9sp M93 | Shimano 8sp Grip shifter | Shimano 8sp Grip shifter |
| Cassette | Shimano 14-28T freewheel | Sun Race 9sp M90 11-32 | Sun Race 9sp M90 11-32 | N/A ( internal hub) | N/A ( internal hub) |
| Derailleur | Shimano 7sp | Sun Race M93 9sp | Sun Race M93 9sp | N/A ( internal hub) | N/A ( internal hub) |
| Cranks | Prowheel aluminum 170mm 48T with chain guard | Prowheel aluminum 170mm 48T with chain guard | Prowheel aluminum 170mm 48T with chain guard | Prowheel aluminum 170mm 55T with chain guard | Prowheel aluminum 170mm 70T with chain guard |
| Chain | KMC with masterlink | KMC with masterlink | KMC with masterlink | Belt drive | Belt Drive |
| Pedals | Folding right and left | Folding right and left | Folding right and left | Folding right and left | Folding right and left |
| Carrybag (optional) | entire bike fits inside for protection. | entire bike fits inside for protection. | entire bike fits inside for protection. | entire bike fits inside for protection. | entire bike fits inside for protection. |
| Wheelbase | 40" | 42" | 40.5" | 40.5" | 37.5" |
| Seat Tube | 13" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 13.5" |