The Same Bike?

[Smoothe]

Howdy, just in between Sunday rides, lettin' her cool down awhile.

I've been thinking about my next build, and want to do a shifter kit with a NuVinci hub. I found a bike made by Kent, and branded by Cadillac with a NuVinci Hub: Cadillac Fleetwood Cruiser Bike with Seamless NuVinci Shifting: A Bike Store Quality Bicycles

Really Nice; but I'm not paying $600 for a bike made by KENT! But wait a minute...there's another bike that looks just like the Fleetwood: Northwoods Ridgedale Beach Cruiser Bike Single Speed: A Bike Store Quality Bicycles

[Smoothe]

So what's up with that? I've also noticed other Cruisers made by different companies (Micargi, Greenline, Firmstrong) that all look like they use the SAME frame. It makes me wonder

I sure do like the style of this bike, and would spring for the Northwoods Ridgedale if I could put a NuVinci Setup on this bike and a set of brakes.

Where do I get a (Good, Great, Smokin') deal on a NuVinci Hub? could I just slap one on a beach cruiser that was originally intended as a single-speed?
I'm selling one of my favorite hunting rifles to build the next one, so I want to spend carefully.

I have become obsessive-compulsive about these MB's.....Thanks alot guys!

[Saddletramp1200]

Be careful my friend, they All look good sitting still.

[Smoothe]

Yeah, no kidding huh? That gives me an idea: I'm going test riding this week!

[lennyharp]

The difference is all in the hub. Here is a reputable parts store selling the hub for $403.00 Universal Cycles - NuVinci CVP Rear Hub
David Staton at Staton-Inc motorized bicycles, bike kits & gear drive kits. is selling for about 25 dollars less.

[emteone]

IMG_0186.JPG i also built a lambroghinni mab
that resembles the ridgedale exactly whats up wit that

[troyboy]

Originally Posted by Smoothe

Howdy, just in between Sunday rides, lettin' her cool down awhile.

I've been thinking about my next build, and want to do a shifter kit with a NuVinci hub. I found a bike made by Kent, and branded by Cadillac with a NuVinci Hub: Cadillac Fleetwood Cruiser Bike with Seamless NuVinci Shifting: A Bike Store Quality Bicycles

Really Nice; but I'm not paying $600 for a bike made by KENT! But wait a minute...there's another bike that looks just like the Fleetwood: Northwoods Ridgedale Beach Cruiser Bike Single Speed: A Bike Store Quality Bicycles

I like the Cadillac bike for obvious reasons.
Your only paying $120.00 for the bike Smoothe. The rest is on the hub and disk. The Nuvinci Hub is $400.00 and the disk set up is $70.00. Thats where the dough comes in. The bike ships for free. Then add the shift kit and the expansion chamber and your into this thing for as much as a used Caddy. You would not be able to piece the bike together for less otherwise.

Cool!
Justin

[BarelyAWake]

From my fav toy stor... erm... bike shop lol, it's the cable variant but *shrug*

NuVinci CVP Rear Hub: 36h, Silver. CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary) $377.99

Bikeman: NuVinci CVP Rear Hub, 36h Silver

[troyboy]

Originally Posted by BarelyAWake

From my fav toy stor... erm... bike shop lol, it's the cable variant but *shrug*

NuVinci CVP Rear Hub: 36h, Silver. CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary) $377.99

Bikeman: NuVinci CVP Rear Hub, 36h Silver

Nice price.. Now add the disk brake and shipping. What's it come to? Its a better deal to buy it on the bike. The cadillac bike cost me 550.00 shipped

Justin

[christopher fowler]

Originally Posted by troyboy

Nice price.. Now add the disk brake and shipping. What's it come to? Its a better deal to buy it on the bike. The cadillac bike cost me 550.00 shipped

Justin

the reason those bikes look a like is they were all most likely produced by pacific bicycle factory who then re -badges them and mass markets them under new badge!pacific knows were loyal to brand names>so they have been out rite buying up brands we used to only see in bikeshops! Look up history of this its out there!