Or VO offers a complete Neutrino that includes a unique 1×10 build for $2500 now ($2700 come fall). ![]() The bike is available on its own as a frameset now for $675 (down from regular price of $750 when it comes in stock in the fall) for anyone who wants to build it up to their choosing. VO is offering it now for pre-order at a discount, for deliveries in October 2019. ![]() And while VO doesn’t offer a bag yet, rumor has it that one is in the works, maybe ready as soon as this bike is later in 2019?Įven though we have the full details on the new Neutrino, it isn’t quite available yet. It is also said to fit in a Rinko bag (a Japanese style bag for taking your bike on the train by removing the wheels). Velo Orange says the small frame is able to pack down in the box they ship the frame to airline acceptable sizing, making it cheap to travel with. The bottom bracket is standard threaded, and it uses a 31.6mm seatpost for stiffness with all that extension (but also making it compatible with a dropper seatpost – external routing only, though.) All cable routing is external to keep things simple (and easy to pack) with downtube cable clamps. Overall the frame offers three more bottle cage mounts on the main triangle, with a 2-position mount on top of the downtube. Dropouts for frame & fork stick with quick releases for simplicity & backwards compatibility. Out back the Neutrino gets all that same versatility thanks to slider dropouts & more braze-ons on the seatstays – run it geared, single speed, or with an internally geared hub. That straight 1.125″ steerer, unicrown fork may only be for a 20″ wheel, but it gets mounts for full fenders, traditional or porteur/randonneur racks, plus anything cage mounts too. The double-butted 4130 chromoly Neutrino is first and foremost a versatile bike to take out and ride with no limits, and it gets enough braze-ons to bolt up anything you could imagine for commuting, bikepacking, or classic touring. Lead-time approx 4 to 6 weeks.That will also go a long way to smoothing out the ride, as some mini-velos with too skinny tires can feel harsh since the smaller wheels don’t rollover bumps in the road quite as well. Paint is Cool Gray with Rainbow Glitter.31.6mm seatpost, compatible with external droppers.Disc brake mounts (POST rear, IS front).Sliding, 135mm QR dropouts for geared, single speed, or internally geared hubs.Clearance for 2.3" tires WITH fenders.That's BMX, so high-quality rims and tires are cheap, plentiful, and strong. Seattube, downtube, and under-downtube bottle cage mounts.Unicrown fork with accommodations for fenders, Randonneur Rack, and even a Mojave Cage or a bikepacking-style cage.4130 double butted chromoly frame and fork that accepts fenders and rack. ![]() It'll put a smile on your face every time you throw your leg over. Simply put, the Neutrino is a blast to ride around. To take full advantage of the traveling abilities of the Neutrino, the bike can be disassembled and inserted into the cardboard box that it comes with. Since we often travel to our cycling starting point by airplane, train, car, or bus, overage fees for checked bags, storage, and transportation add up quickly and are a real drag. ![]() Traveling with the Neutrino is also a breeze. Just loosen the stem, turn the handlebars 90 degrees, and put the whole thing into a Rinko bag! Forget cutting fenders, removing handlebars, and wheels. You can much more nimbly negotiate stairwells and since it's warm and cozy inside, you don't have to worry about it getting ripped off overnight.įor multi-modal traveling, it's easier to take the bike in a train car without taking up a ton of room and attracting disdainful looks from fellow commuters. When you've reached your destination, getting the bike into the building, walking up stairs, and parking it in your apartment is so much easier because the physical length of the bike is greatly reduced. Whether you're a frequent traveler, apartment dweller, multi-modal commuter, or just enjoy a fun N+1 bike, the Neutrino will fit perfectly into your heart.įor city and apartment dwellers, you'll get great acceleration for stoplight racing as the wheels spin up quite fast. Please allow for delivery time of approx 4 weeks.
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