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good quality 26" folding bike?
I'm interested in getting a decent quality 26" folder. It MUST clamp
together in one piece when folded (like a Brompton) - I had previously a bike which semi-folded (into a wobbly package) but mostly dismantled and it was so inconvenient I ended up not using it much. Anybody know of such a machine? |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
Ric wrote:
I'm interested in getting a decent quality 26" folder. That might be a challenge. The closest is likely to be the Airnimal. -- Guy === WARNING: may contain traces of irony. Contents may settle after posting. http://chapmancentral.demon.co.uk |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
"Ric" wrote in message ... I'm interested in getting a decent quality 26" folder. It MUST clamp together in one piece when folded (like a Brompton) - I had previously a bike which semi-folded (into a wobbly package) but mostly dismantled and it was so inconvenient I ended up not using it much. Anybody know of such a machine? To do what? Look at Dahon -- they have some 26". http://www.dahon.com/choosing-intl.htm Whether they are made of cheese & jelly or not would be for you to check. T |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
"Just zis Guy, you know?" wrote in message ... Ric wrote: I'm interested in getting a decent quality 26" folder. That might be a challenge. The closest is likely to be the Airnimal. That's a splittable bike I think? I definitely won't buy another that doesn't fold into a tidy package. I have seen one by a French company in Nice called Blanc Marine, which folds to my requirements but unfortunately is not really very good quality |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
Ric wrote:
I'm interested in getting a decent quality 26" folder. It MUST clamp together in one piece when folded (like a Brompton) - I had previously a bike which semi-folded (into a wobbly package) but mostly dismantled and it was so inconvenient I ended up not using it much. Anybody know of such a machine? Have a look at Dahon & Montague Tony |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
"Tony W" wrote in message ...
"Ric" wrote in message ... I'm interested in getting a decent quality 26" folder. It MUST clamp together in one piece when folded (like a Brompton) - I had previously a bike which semi-folded (into a wobbly package) but mostly dismantled and it was so inconvenient I ended up not using it much. Anybody know of such a machine? To do what? Look at Dahon -- they have some 26". http://www.dahon.com/choosing-intl.htm Whether they are made of cheese & jelly or not would be for you to check. T FWIW, my local H*lf*rds (Norwich) stocks Dahon 26" folders, so maybe the OP should check his local branch just to have a look at the things. Not sure if they're widely distributed around LBSs. NB: the big H*lf*rds may stock Dahon folders, but could I buy a 26x1.5 inner tube with a Schraeder valve? "We don't do them, sir". Hardly the weirdest thing to want to buy, surely? Will visit a proper LBS in town tomorrow... |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
"Peter Clinch" wrote in message ... .. Dahon make pretty solid machinery from what I've seen. What it doesn't do is fold in a super-compact manner like a Brom, but OTOH if it folds enough to fit wherever the OP needs to fit it, that should be good enough. I'd ask the "to do what?" question too. I asked the 'to do what?' question. It seems fundamental. However, the OP was firm he wanted 26" wheels -- that limits his choice severely and rules out compact folders such as a Brommie. It sounds as if he wants a 'transportable' bike rather than a folding bike -- i.e. something that will fit in the car and be pulled out for some fun. Somewhat different from a true (compact) 'folder' T |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
"Peter Clinch" wrote in message ... Tony W wrote: To do what? Look at Dahon -- they have some 26". I am thinking of taking a years sailing sabbatical next year and would not like the Brommie as my only bike on my boat. I want another bike on my boat for doing long pleasure rides, fitness rides, and going further afield, and also for riding offroad. I want something that stays in one easily manhandled lump when folded to facilitate getting it on and off boat, into dinghy etc. I've tried carrying a dismantled bike on my boat but it gets to be a real hassle loading all the bits into dinghy, getting ashore etc. |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:37:38 +0100, "Ric" wrote:
"Peter Clinch" wrote in message ... Tony W wrote: To do what? Look at Dahon -- they have some 26". I am thinking of taking a years sailing sabbatical next year and would not like the Brommie as my only bike on my boat. I want another bike on my boat for doing long pleasure rides, fitness rides, and going further afield, and also for riding offroad. I want something that stays in one easily manhandled lump when folded to facilitate getting it on and off boat, into dinghy etc. I've tried carrying a dismantled bike on my boat but it gets to be a real hassle loading all the bits into dinghy, getting ashore etc. Dahon Matrix. I've been considering boat bikes and this is currently top of my list. It will be a sort of 'start of season' pressie to me from me. For Solent weekends it'll live in its bag on the foredeck and for longer trips it'll get buried in one of the lockers. Ah, you've made think boaty thoughts. I'll be day dreaming all evening now. |
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good quality 26" folding bike?
"Ric" wrote in message ... I am thinking of taking a years sailing sabbatical next year and would not like the Brommie as my only bike on my boat. I want another bike on my boat for doing long pleasure rides, fitness rides, and going further afield, and also for riding offroad. I want something that stays in one easily manhandled lump when folded to facilitate getting it on and off boat, into dinghy etc. I've tried carrying a dismantled bike on my boat but it gets to be a real hassle loading all the bits into dinghy, getting ashore etc. If you want a 'road' bike then I suspect there are several options:- Moulton (separable) Aminal (sp?) (separable) Dahon A normal bike with those very expensive connectors (see sjscycles) Birdy Bike Friday etc. If you want an MTB then the choice is more limited Dahon Matrix errrr. T |
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