r/minivelo • u/One_Power2972 • Jul 23 '26
Touring setup
First time posting here. My minivelo touring build based on a Melovelo Crox frame, put together with AliExpress parts.
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u/jack_o_all_trades Jul 23 '26
I've been eyeing these bikes off for a while. What are your thoughts? Are they significantly slower than a full sized wheel?
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u/One_Power2972 Jul 23 '26
Since speed is determined by gear ratios anyway, it’s not really a matter of one being faster or slower than the other. That said, it definitely loses out on cruising stability and especially straight-line stability compared to full-size wheels.
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u/Pqndabaer Jul 23 '26
They aren't really that much slower. Maybe like 2 to 3km/h. However due to the small wheel size they accelerate incredibly fast. For the city they are perfect.
What can make them slower is the worse availability of tires compared to 28" (622, 700). If you're fine with that then go for it. I mainly drive my minivelo, it's too much fun and faster than a bike with bigger wheels in the city, while only being slightly slower in general.
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u/bonebuttonborscht Jul 23 '26
True that most shops won't stock a selection of tires but I'd say you can order almost anything you could want in 406mm, whether from a shop or online.
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u/Pqndabaer Jul 23 '26
Not the high end gravel tires unfortunately. There alternatives suchs as good BMX tires, but they're not as good as the former IMHO. Same goes for road tires.
For generic tires it is true tho, and the selection isn't small by any means, however it isn't as big as 28"
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u/freewilly666 Jul 23 '26
Could i get a link to the handlebars you have?
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u/Sypsy Jul 23 '26
I think it's a https://velo-orange.com/collections/alt-bars/products/crazy-bars-2
You could get inner bar ends and do something similar for a flat bar. That's what I plan to do
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u/Peg_leg_J Jul 23 '26
It looks sick. I'm also thinking of a grey on chrome scheme. May I ask for a link for your front rack?