Fly Bikes Nova 18 Inch Bike / Flat Black

Description

The Fly Nova sits at the top of the 18 inch class and is a great choice for a young rider who wants to start riding properly. It is a freestyle build that fits any riding style, whether that is the street or the first few park sessions, and it stands up as riding levels go up.

The Nova is built from Fly's aftermarket parts adapted to 18 inch size: a 4130 chromoly down tube with a chromoly fork steerer, a forged Trebol Mini top load stem, an internal sealed bearing headset, 152mm 3 piece chromoly cranks and Flybikes Ruben grips and pedals.

Features

Sized for a young shredder. A 17.5" top tube and 8" standover put the bike under a smaller rider without giving up any of the freestyle geometry.
Short 11.6" rear end, 75° head angle. Quick, tight steering and a 10.5" bottom bracket height, so the Nova turns in fast and is easy to throw around.
4130 chromoly where it counts. Chromoly down tube and fork steerer keep the weight down and the strength up in the parts that cop the hardest hits.
3 piece chromoly cranks, 152mm. Short arms suit shorter legs, and the Spanish sealed bearing bottom bracket keeps the drivetrain turning smoothly for longer.
Full Fly and Trebol parts kit. Ruben 135mm grips, a 40mm reach Trebol Mini stem, Trebol Mini right lever, Springhanger brake and a 25T steel sprocket.

Specifications

Size: 18" wheels, 17.5" top tube
Frame: 4130 CrMo down tube / 1020 Hi-Ten / 17.5" / welded pivots
Top tube: 17.5"
Chainstay: 11.6"
Head tube angle: 75°
Seat tube angle: 71°
Standover: 8"
Bottom bracket height: 10.5"
Fork: 4130 CrMo steerer / 1020 Hi-Ten legs / 25mm offset
Headset: Trebol Baja internal sealed bearing
Stem: Trebol Mini top load / 40mm reach / forged 6061-T6 aluminium
Bars: 1020 Hi-Ten / 7.5" rise / 25" wide / 10° backsweep / 2° upsweep
Grips: Flybikes Ruben / 135mm long
Brakes: Trebol Springhanger / forged 6061-T6 aluminium
Brake lever: Trebol Mini right / die cast alloy
Cranks: 3 piece / 4130 CrMo / 152mm arm length
Bottom bracket: Spanish / sealed bearing
Sprocket: Trebol / steel / 25T
Chain: 510 type
Pedals: Flybikes Ruben Graphite / nylon and fibreglass compound

Assembly information

Your bike ships mostly assembled in the box. Finishing it takes most people 10 to 20 minutes with basic tools, and the video above walks through every step.

Fit the handlebars and line them up with the front wheel
Fit the front wheel, pedals and seat post
Check the brakes and tyre pressure before the first ride

Tools: Allen key set and a 15mm, 17mm or 19mm spanner for the pedals and axle nuts (bikes can vary between these three sizes). A socket is needed if installing pegs.

Rather have it done? Ask us about extra assembly before you order, or any local bike shop can finish the build for a small fee.

Fly Bikes Nova 18 Inch Bike

Name: Fly Bikes Nova 18 Inch Bike
Brand: Fly Bikes
SKU: CBNOBWBR88
Price: 829.99 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

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$829.99 AUD

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Colour - Metallic Blue

Top Tube Length - 17.5

Drive Side - Right Hand Drive

An 18 inch bike suits a rider of about 122 to 147cm, usually 7 to 11 years old, on an 18 to 18.5 inch top tube. It is the last step before a full size 20 inch.

Rider height	Wheel size	Top tube
60 to 91cm	12"	12 to 12.5"
81 to 106cm	14"	14 to 14.5"
96 to 122cm	16"	16 to 16.5"
122 to 147cm	18"	18 to 18.5"
147 to 157cm	20"	19.75 to 20.25"
157 to 168cm	20"	20 to 20.5"
168 to 175cm	20"	20.25 to 20.75"
175 to 183cm	20"	20.5 to 21"
183 to 190cm and up	20"	20.75 to 21.5"
160cm and up	22"	21 to 22.25"
160cm and up	24"	21.75 to 22"
160cm and up	26"	22 to 23"

Sizes overlap on purpose, so personal preference comes into it. If your rider is near 147cm and still growing, look at a 20 inch instead: it is the size they will keep riding.

How to measure

Stand your rider against a wall in the shoes they ride in, heels flat, and mark the top of their head. Measure from the floor to the mark.

Between an 18 and a 20? Take the 20. It is the size they will keep riding, and an 18 gets outgrown quickly.
They should be able to stand over the top tube with both feet flat on the ground.

Not sure? Send us their height and we will tell you what we would put them on.

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