nuvinci continuously variable transmission

#Nuvinci continuously variable transmission series#

It is just like when you turn the volume knob on your audio receiver. Basically, this is a planetary gear set delivering step-less shifting that allows you to change gears ultra-smoothly.

If you haven’t heard about the continuously variable transmission (CVT), it was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s drawing in 1490 and Fallbrook made it widely available in 2006. to equip the drivetrain on this bicycle only. Dahon partnered with Fallbrook Technologies Inc. What makes it special is the new NuVinci N360 continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission. The Dahon Mu N-360 features the same frame design as we can see on the Mu Uno or Mu P8.

Distance from seatpost to handlebar: 24″ – 25.4″ (615 – 650 mm).

Bottom bracket: Cartridge, sealed bearings.

Crankset: FSA Supra, alloy CNC chain guard, forged 6061 cranks, 6061 chainring.

Shifter: NuVinci N360 CVP Drivetrain Nexus Revo.

Rear hub: NuVinci N360 CVP Drivetrain, 32H.

Front hub: Ultralight 58-gram Dahon Neutron with cartridge bearings.

Brakes: Dahon SpeedStop V-brakes, stainless link, anchor and pivot bolts.

Seatpost: Dahon PostPump+, 34 × 580 mm, forged aluminum clamp.

Handlepost: forged aluminum, Radius adjustable, patented Fusion, Telescope and V-Clamp technologies.

Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Supremer, Reflex, 85 psi.

Fork: Dahon SlipSteam, Dalloy aluminum, double-butted tubing, patented Fusion technology.

#Nuvinci continuously variable transmission series#

Frame: PA Series – Dalloy Aluminum, Lattice forged hinge, custom-drawn Sonus tubing, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies.

Speeds: Continuously Variable Transmission.

However, what makes the N360 stand out and why is it more expensive than the others? We’re going to find out in the review. All Mu bikes I’ve reviewed are awesome and I had no doubt about the Dahon Mu N360. You never can go wrong with a folding bike in the Dahon Mu series.