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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,275
Posted By Lalato

I miss my hyperfold Tikit. Easily, the most fun...

I miss my hyperfold Tikit. Easily, the most fun folding bike I've ever owned. Once you get the hang of the hyperfold, it's really hard to go back to twiddling knobs and hinges.

Enjoy your...
04-03-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,045
Posted By Lalato

In the interest of not opening a new thread on...

In the interest of not opening a new thread on this. I experience the same issue in Safari. I can see the forum lists, but when I click to see a post, it just shows up as blank. Other browsers...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

Just wondering. How much extra is the expedited...

Just wondering. How much extra is the expedited delivery for those with Kickstarter bikes in the queue? Did I miss that somewhere in Helangst 's post above?

I see that you get about $400 worth...
05-02-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By Lalato

Tail / Rear Lights ~$50?

Trying to decide between these...



Cygolite Hypershot 250

Niterider Solas 250

MagicShine SeeMee 200
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-22, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 998,397
Posted By Lalato

Welcome back, smallwheeler !

Welcome back, smallwheeler !
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-22, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 998,397
Posted By Lalato

CEBEP You're not going to get a response from...

CEBEP You're not going to get a response from smallwheeler. No longer on the forum.

Regarding the SU18... I remember there was an unsuccessful kickstarter for the original bike. Nice to see that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-22, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

Received this in my email today in case anyone is...

Received this in my email today in case anyone is looking for a Helix...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-21, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,881
Posted By Lalato

If you're in the USA, I would reach out to...

If you're in the USA, I would reach out to Thorusa (via his website). Heck, even if you're out of the USA, I would try Thorusa first. If he can't point you in the right direction on a Dahon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-21, 01:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,881
Posted By Lalato

I would reach out to Thorusa for anything...

I would reach out to Thorusa for anything regarding Dahon repairs like this. He might be able to point you in the right direction regarding parts.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

The craigslist seller is definitely marking it up...

The craigslist seller is definitely marking it up to the current list price. Good luck to the seller. If the price wasn't so high, I would consider driving over the bridge to check it out.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By Lalato

Sounded to me more like they lock the bike up to...

Sounded to me more like they lock the bike up to a tree hidden a bit from the trail.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 66,590
Posted By Lalato

Looks like the new Bike Friday product is an...

Looks like the new Bike Friday product is an electric bike named the Ever-E-Day.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,956
Posted By Lalato

The most annoying thing on my current folding...

The most annoying thing on my current folding bike (Dahon Curl) is always having to re-adjust the seat height every time I unfold the bike. This is one of the things that the Bike Friday Tikit got...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

Based on other comments there are a very small...

Based on other comments there are a very small number of bikes being sold this way. So while it will definitely yield some info, it's entirely possible that it's only grabbing the few that can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Posted By Lalato

Your best bet will be eBay. There are a few...

Your best bet will be eBay. There are a few different companies, but EasyTi seems like a popular one.

Another option is to just keep your existing frame and then modify it with Ti parts.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-08-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,511
Posted By Lalato

mlau. I've had pretty good service at Alameda...

mlau. I've had pretty good service at Alameda Cycles in the past, but I've not had anything major done there. Just some basic stuff that I didn't have the time or inclination to deal with.

I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,511
Posted By Lalato

As a fellow Alamedan, I wouldn't mind knowing...

As a fellow Alamedan, I wouldn't mind knowing which bike shop this is. There are 4+ bike shops in Alameda so it would be good to know who to avoid.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,374
Posted By Lalato

You can read the history here which mentions the...

You can read the history here which mentions the Burley trailers...

https://www.bikefriday.com/folding-bikes/more-history
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,773
Posted By Lalato

Raxel, has worked with a 3Sixty Brompton clone,...

Raxel, has worked with a 3Sixty Brompton clone, but it was a Titanium version which was quite a bit more expensive. My understanding is that Raxel just bought the frame and then used his own...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 53,216
Posted By Lalato

I think a lot of folks are wondering the same...

I think a lot of folks are wondering the same thing... by all means please be our first data point. :)


Raxel... didn't you mention somewhere that these bikes are sized for smaller people... and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

What's the latest update? What number are we up...

What's the latest update? What number are we up to on the production line?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,447
Posted By Lalato

Interesting find on SF Craigslist... a...

Interesting find on SF Craigslist... a Moulton/Bridgestone bike...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/larkspur-moulton-bridgestone-bsm/6943788648.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

I get that folks like the bike for the design,...

I get that folks like the bike for the design, not just the titanium. My point above is also about the idea that you can just switch materials this far into the process and somehow boost production...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

And also, based on the description of the bikes...

And also, based on the description of the bikes as being a bit over-engineered, I'm not sure what sort of price savings there would actually be with Aluminum. After accounting for the difference in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

Maybe, but the whole point of this bike is that...

Maybe, but the whole point of this bike is that it is built in Titanium.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-19, 10:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,615
Posted By Lalato

Depending on the city, yes. Usually the lockers...

Depending on the city, yes. Usually the lockers are co-located with mass transit hubs like train stations or bus depots.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,901
Posted By Lalato

The main thing I look for in a used Tikit is the...

The main thing I look for in a used Tikit is the aardvark upgrade. That's the one that tcs has labeled as the "Improved full loop handle". If this upgrade is present, the likelihood is high that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,615
Posted By Lalato

I'm excited in the sense that it is a step...

I'm excited in the sense that it is a step forward for Brompton... arguably the leader in upscale commuter folding bikes. They aren't the first to marry electric motors with folding bikes, but if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-19, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,901
Posted By Lalato

Andrew, reach out to Bike Friday. Let them know...

Andrew, reach out to Bike Friday. Let them know that you are planning to purchase a used Tikit, and would like to get details on the recall items so you can ascertain whether the bike you're...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-19, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,537
Posted By Lalato

No worries. I'm on the east end of Alameda. If...

No worries. I'm on the east end of Alameda. If you see a Dahon Curl, that's me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,537
Posted By Lalato

Hey, mlau. If the Alameda in your profile is in...

Hey, mlau. If the Alameda in your profile is in the Bay Area, we should grab a beer one day and chat. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,537
Posted By Lalato

I thought the Ti Swift was jur's design/effort. ...

I thought the Ti Swift was jur's design/effort. Or was it in collaboration with Peter Reich?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

I'm sure there are other folks interested in the...

I'm sure there are other folks interested in the Helix now that it's an actual, real bike. Since this thread appears to be the only public place seriously talking about the Helix, I would suggest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,942
Posted By Lalato

I agree with grayrest. Check in with David at...

I agree with grayrest. Check in with David at bfold.

To your specific question regarding the Ti Swift from the other thread. This bike is only really available as a custom order. You can order...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

Dude, this is a 3+ year long thread about this...

Dude, this is a 3+ year long thread about this bike that you have posted in. Maybe just read up a bit to know the saga?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,447
Posted By Lalato

Whoa! That's a steal.

Whoa! That's a steal.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,617
Posted By Lalato

FYI... that's the address of ThorUSA. Basically,...

FYI... that's the address of ThorUSA. Basically, it's just sending the order to Thor.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-19, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,587
Posted By Lalato

Or you could do what everyone else does. Engage...

Or you could do what everyone else does. Engage in conversations which interest you and thereby become a member of the community. In no time, you'll have ten posts and be able to include links in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-19, 12:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,833
Posted By Lalato

I thought the OP meant a fold under design, but...

I thought the OP meant a fold under design, but your comment makes me realize that the OP actually means something more akin to the Montague fold.

https://youtu.be/svX0aOTq37c?t=141
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,833
Posted By Lalato

Bike Fridays essentially fold this way. Not sure...

Bike Fridays essentially fold this way. Not sure about any others.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,617
Posted By Lalato

Not sure. The only thing there is the head...

Not sure. The only thing there is the head badge. I don't see any reason why they couldn't have put the holes there.

But now we are ranging very far from the OPs question. I still vote for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-19, 12:51 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,617
Posted By Lalato

I don't have a Brompton... thanks for the...

I don't have a Brompton... thanks for the explanation on the placement of the carrier block.

If there was a mount for a carrier block, yes, it would fit the way it does on the Brommie. However,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,617
Posted By Lalato

Regarding the Dahon Curl (just bought one this...

Regarding the Dahon Curl (just bought one this week). The way the front wheel turns for the fold would not allow the same setup as the Brompton carrier. Basically, the carrier would still be facing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,617
Posted By Lalato

I concur with others. Call Bike Friday. Explain...

I concur with others. Call Bike Friday. Explain that you're going on a trip in July and what your needs are. They will take care of you.

The only downside to the Bike Friday is that it doesn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,489
Posted By Lalato

docHuy, I think ThorUSA has one in the garage...

docHuy, I think ThorUSA has one in the garage sale section.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,489
Posted By Lalato

He has explicitly said he doesn't want a break...

He has explicitly said he doesn't want a break apart bike.

OrigamiDad, if you can, try to test ride a Montague. They're at least somewhat available in stores. Another option is something like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-19, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

This is a bike from a kickstarter project... and...

This is a bike from a kickstarter project... and the number currently out in the wild is tiny. We're talking barely pushing a second digit. This means that no one here knows anything about the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 108,494
Posted By Lalato

[/left] I don't believe these are licensed. ...

[/left]
I don't believe these are licensed. They may not be improvements over the existing Brompton design, but that doesn't mean they aren't legitimately produced.. They're just not at all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,068
Posted By Lalato

Change bike has been mentioned several times. Do...

Change bike has been mentioned several times. Do a search of the forums. No need to discuss it here.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,435
Posted By Lalato

The are other similarly priced 16" folding bikes....

The are other similarly priced 16" folding bikes. You can check out Dahon, Origami, Citizen, and a host of others. Are any of those bikes going to be better than the Downtube, probably not......
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