Skeppshult Women's Nova Comfort

With a modern round frame, upright riding position, low instep, special extra fat tyres and 8 speed gearing means that the Women's Nova Comfort lives up to its name. The Nova won bicycle of the year in Sweden in 2001.

The Women's Nova Comfort includes the following features:

• Special extra fat tyres produce a high level of shock absorption whilst still providing a low rolling resistance and puncture protection
• Reflective line on the tyre wall increases night time safety
• Extra soft gel saddle
• Upright riding position and ergonomically adjustable steering and stem design for maximum comfort
• 8 speed
• Double walled rims for strength
• Coaster brake at the rear and hub roller brake at the front
• Highly efficient Dynamo hub for the LED light at the front
• LED light at the rear with a movement sensor
• Multifunction rack at the back, basket at the front
• Skirt guard
• Integrated lock
• Side stand

Extra soft gel saddle - Ergogel Plus

The shape and materials of an Ergogel Plus are meant to give the highest level of comfort and quality. The abundant Royalgel padding distributes the pressure better, and, together with the elastomers contributes to absorb shocks by up to 100% better than any other saddle. Xsenium and the side protection make the saddle last 3 times longer than an ordinary saddle.

8 Speed

8 gears are perfect to get around town with, 3 gears are to little (unless you live in Adelaide) and 21 gears are to many to get lost in. The Shimano Nexus hub is very low maintenance and because there is no derailleur your chain can't fall off. Also, because there is no derailleur you can change gears even when you are standing still which is perfect for people who forget to change gears when they come to a stop.

Built-in storage

With a sturdy wire rack on the rear of the bike and a basket on the front, getting you and your belongings from A to B has never been easier.

Basta integrated lock

To use the lock you rotate the pin so that it goes though the wheel and locks into the other side of the frame. When locked you cannot move the wheel so it cannot be ridden. The lock cannot be inadvertently activated while you ride. Basta are known for their innovative products.

Double Walled Rims

Skeppshult uses double walled rims because they are stronger then single walled rims. They also use glued in eyelets and DT Swiss spokes to make a dependable and durable solution that will last.

Dynamo Hub and B&M LED Light

All Skeppshult bikes come with a dynamo hub and light. Shimanos dynamo hubs are low drag so they won't slow you down and are highly efficient, especially when combined with the B&M LED light. Because the hub provides electricity for the light you don't have to remember to charge the batteries. If you have gone for a ride at dusk and you have stayed out longer then you thought, the light will get you home safely, it's always there.

Brakes

The Nova Comfort uses a Shimano hub roller brake at the front and a Shimano coaster brake at the rear. Unlike cantilever brakes which most bikes use, the hub roller brake will have similar power in the wet to when it is dry making it dependable. It's also very low maintenance. Probably the first bike you rode had a rear coaster brake (back pedal brakes). The advantage of a coaster brake is that some people find either their hands are to small to reach hand levers or they do not have the strength to squeeze the lever. Back pedal brakes give people confidence that they will stop.

Skirt Guard

If you want to quickly go to the shop or catch up with friends in the evening, the skirt guard and chain guard means you don't always have to wear bike specific clothing. This is one less reason to NOT ride your bike.

Schwalbe Tyres

The Schwalbe Big Apple tyre is also known as a "balloon Bike" tyre. Schwalbe claim that the Big Apple reduces vibrations from the road almost effectively as a full suspension bike. Cologne Sports University field tested the Big Apple tyre using a regular (non-suspension) bicycle where approximately 25% fewer vibrations were experienced. In comparison, a full-suspension bicycle reduced vibrations by 33%. The extra volume of the tyre plus the integrated Kevlar belt provide added puncture protection. They also have a low rolling resistance.