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Thinking Of Folding...
I just can't play JTo in this position. No, seriously, a folder. I have a second diamond frame bike that I don't use that much and takes up too much room, and is only used for small jaunts, and, critically, needs a lot replacing in one hit. A folder would be the obvious solution, but which one? Criteria. Gears 3 isn't going to be enough. Wheels Larger would be better. Folding Would prefer the Brompton 'in plane' style fold. Size Not so critical. Obviously folding to a package larger than the thing it replaces is bad. Commute Style I.e. Mudguards/Rack/Integral lighting (i.e dynamo) Weight Not really an issue. Components Higher end. E.g. I don't like Brommie brake levers! Price I'd be sweating at 500 squids. But might go more. Without prejudice, the Bike Friday TIkit, looks nice. Quick fold, derailuer gears. The Dahon Mu P8 is very cheap. The Birdy. Airnimal Air Joey? Brommie 6-Speed? HELP!! The choice is just too much? Bugger. Pashleys, they look nice as well...what about Pacific Reach.... |
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Tosspot writes:
Gears 3 isn't going to be enough. Wheels Larger would be better. I read this first as: Wheels 3 isn't going to be enough. Sometimes life is a lot less interesting when you read things properly Roos |
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I've got a Dahon Jetstream P8 www.dahon.com/archive/2007/us/jetstreamp8
which I got off ebay new for under 400 quid. Think that with a Carridice SQR tour bag www.carradice.co.uk/sqr-saddlepacks/sqr-tour it will do most of what you want. SW |
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On 2 Feb, 10:37, "Steve Watkin" wrote:
I've got a Dahon Jetstream P8www.dahon.com/archive/2007/us/jetstreamp8 which I got off ebay new for under 400 quid. Try http://www.dahon.com/archive/2007/us/jetstreamp8.htm |
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Tosspot wrote:
I just can't play JTo in this position. No, seriously, a folder. I have a second diamond frame bike that I don't use that much and takes up too much room, and is only used for small jaunts, and, critically, needs a lot replacing in one hit. A folder would be the obvious solution, but which one? Criteria. Gears 3 isn't going to be enough. Wheels Larger would be better. Folding Would prefer the Brompton 'in plane' style fold. Size Not so critical. Obviously folding to a package larger than the thing it replaces is bad. Commute Style I.e. Mudguards/Rack/Integral lighting (i.e dynamo) Weight Not really an issue. Components Higher end. E.g. I don't like Brommie brake levers! Price I'd be sweating at 500 squids. But might go more. You'd better like a sauna if you want a Birdy! I don't think they are giving much if any change from a grand these days. HELP!! The choice is just too much? I think the best thing is to go and play with some in Bath. Take TOWMBO out for a trip to the sights whilst you go he http://www.foldingbikes.co.uk/index.html -- Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks" |
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Ah, that's better. Thanks.
SW "squeaker" wrote in message ... On 2 Feb, 10:37, "Steve Watkin" wrote: I've got a Dahon Jetstream P8www.dahon.com/archive/2007/us/jetstreamp8 which I got off ebay new for under 400 quid. Try http://www.dahon.com/archive/2007/us/jetstreamp8.htm |
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Tosspot wrote:
I just can't play JTo in this position. No, seriously, a folder. I have a second diamond frame bike that I don't use that much and takes up too much room, and is only used for small jaunts, and, critically, needs a lot replacing in one hit. A folder would be the obvious solution, but which one? Criteria. Gears 3 isn't going to be enough. Wheels Larger would be better. Folding Would prefer the Brompton 'in plane' style fold. Size Not so critical. Obviously folding to a package larger than the thing it replaces is bad. Commute Style I.e. Mudguards/Rack/Integral lighting (i.e dynamo) Weight Not really an issue. Components Higher end. E.g. I don't like Brommie brake levers! Price I'd be sweating at 500 squids. But might go more. Without prejudice, the Bike Friday TIkit, looks nice. Quick fold, derailuer gears. The Dahon Mu P8 is very cheap. The Birdy. Airnimal Air Joey? Brommie 6-Speed? HELP!! The choice is just too much? Bugger. Pashleys, they look nice as well...what about Pacific Reach.... --- avast! Antivirus: Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 080201-1, 01/02/2008 Tested on: 02/02/2008 15:51:33 avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com There is a review of the Bike Friday Tikit in the latest A to B mag.Comes out rather well but is a bit dearer than your £500 and as it is a new model there won't be any second hand ones about. If you want a copy of the review drop me a PM and I will send it on. Sam Salt --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 080201-1, 01/02/2008 Tested on: 02/02/2008 15:53:33 avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com |
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Den 2008-02-02 08:33:14 skrev Tosspot :
Components Higher end. E.g. I don't like Brommie brake levers! These can be replaced... I love Bromptons, everybody should have one. But if a small fold isn't really important, what about keeping your diamond frame bike and fitting it with folding pedals and a swivelling/folding handlebar? It would fit flat against the wall. I think Burrows does a bike like that, and there was one from Belgium/Netherlands a while back in VeloVision. You can also get click-off pedals instead of folding pedals. http://www.foldingbikes.co.uk/accessories_pedals.htm Erik Sandblom -- Oil is for sissies |
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Erik Sandblom wrote:
Den 2008-02-02 08:33:14 skrev Tosspot : Components Higher end. E.g. I don't like Brommie brake levers! These can be replaced... I love Bromptons, everybody should have one. But if a small fold isn't really important, what about keeping your diamond frame bike and fitting it with folding pedals and a swivelling/folding handlebar? It would fit flat against the wall. I think Burrows does a bike like that, and there was one from Belgium/Netherlands a while back in VeloVision. You can also get click-off pedals instead of folding pedals. http://www.foldingbikes.co.uk/accessories_pedals.htm No! No! I won't listen to you! LalaLala I've decided on a folder and that's it! I've pretty much gone off the Brommie because of the lack of gears, the BikeFriday is rising to the top on wankworthiness. There's a few Birdies and Dahons at work, so I'll cadge a go on them during the week. I've got me credit card juices running and the BF site is running like a dog. Bah! |
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