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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-20, 03:12 AM
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Next bike order bid is end of August, anyone...

Next bike order bid is end of August, anyone knows if they already filled their orders for July or if they pushed the milestone?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-20, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Given the location of the rear hinge, road oil...

Given the location of the rear hinge, road oil and grease are hardly the part that's worrisome. Road grit and dirt is. Is that included under "dirty environments"?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Thanks for the suggestions, i have considered...

Thanks for the suggestions, i have considered both options but i use my folder as my main bike too. I have used it on long tours, up and down mountains (roads not trails obviously). My daily commute...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

To ozonation thanks for the added information....

To ozonation thanks for the added information. Yes I'm very much still considering a helix, but the rather steep retail price (i was expecting 2-2.5k, not 3-3.7) and the fact that my Tern node still...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-20, 12:06 AM
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Actually you're right about reviews. No need for...

Actually you're right about reviews. No need for a bike magazine to do that if you have real insights from daily users. I was wondering specifically about the details that could justify the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

I disagree with the crazy bombastic review...if...

I disagree with the crazy bombastic review...if one can call that a review above.

That being said, not to put too fine a point on it jipe because you've been mostly helpful in this thread but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

I was merely expressing surprise at the general...

I was merely expressing surprise at the general silence. Every single bike he delivers is a victory. The bike has seen major overhauls since the successful kickstarter campaign, but only a few member...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

So apparently the last order session was...

So apparently the last order session was completed. Do we know how many bikes were shipped yet?

I can't find reviews besides one from mid 2019 here and a couple of videos by the same person. Is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Although i do not have vision on the backer's...

Although i do not have vision on the backer's situation i think that he is being fair. Opening the orders in short burst to boost cash flow while still maintaining backer's bikes is probably the best...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

At this stage it's starting to look a bit...

At this stage it's starting to look a bit ridiculous that they still insist on closed updates. Production has started, public offerings have started, it is doing them a disservice at this point not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

To the number of people complaining about the...

To the number of people complaining about the inability to fit mud guards, I'm rather surprised that such solutions aren't more talked about https://musguard.com/
it seems to me that a foldable...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

As far as Tern goes they integrate it on the...

As far as Tern goes they integrate it on the handlebar post.

I'd be surprised if there wasn't a similar system for aftermarket. If there isnt...there should be :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-19, 12:37 AM
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Regarding fit and handlebar, im 6'4'' and my Tern...

Regarding fit and handlebar, im 6'4'' and my Tern Node D8 fits me just fine with the handlebar in pushed forward position.
What's lovely about it is the very stiff yet super quick release stem...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Yeah. High likelihood that part of the margin is...

Yeah. High likelihood that part of the margin is bumped up to offset the cost of the long road through production hell and the kickstarter units.

As Joe Remi said: more power to them. I'm just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-19, 04:43 AM
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Posted By RatonLaveur

At least there is movement and the question of...

At least there is movement and the question of the real price point is finally settled. Even during the first Pre-order round they clearly stated "last chance to get it at this price".
I agree that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

So based on these figures and given that as of...

So based on these figures and given that as of July 2nd the rate was 5 bikes a week. At the moment the rate is closer to 10 bikes a week.

If he seriously picks up this could be good.

Bearing in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-19, 04:21 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

I just cannot believe no one has yet made a pop...

I just cannot believe no one has yet made a pop off-able seat post mounter rack.

At the moment I'm more amused that all the discussion of will they won't they morphed into how much can they...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

I think it's rather good that Peter addresses all...

I think it's rather good that Peter addresses all the points described here. Indeed 1.5 pounds knock-off is not going to drop the whole under 20 pounds but I'd rather have the founder and CEO of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Thank you for the link and thank you to the lucky...

Thank you for the link and thank you to the lucky owner of #5 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=5) . It looks like the hinges have a polymer cap to sweep the gunk out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-19, 12:57 PM
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Fantastic outcome! Thank you as well for sharing...

Fantastic outcome! Thank you as well for sharing pictures, videos, substantiated information on the bike. It exists!
I find fantastic too that it seems the current version of the finished bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

I am very excited for the people who are checking...

I am very excited for the people who are checking out. The Fat Lady seems indeed to be gearing up and I wish the first and last and all inbetween current buyers to finally feel the grain of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-18, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

If he ever releases the bike, manages to not go...

If he ever releases the bike, manages to not go bankrupt providing the existing customer base (pre-orders and backers) AND if the bike performs as intended and provides entire Ride/Fold/Feeling...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-18, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Releasing a product is no easy task, you sir have...

Releasing a product is no easy task, you sir have got that right.
Even in an established company, even releasing just a hardware update to an existing product can be a daunting task.
My dream as a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

In some countries, spring never comes...or is it...

In some countries, spring never comes...or is it winter never goes? I always get them confused.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-18, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

Hello, To further add to this eminently...

Hello,

To further add to this eminently interesting discussion, i work in the machine tool industry (lasers specifically) and can tell you that even if the robotic welder is top notch on paper and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-18, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2,865
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Posted By RatonLaveur

You know the thread is dying when politics come...

You know the thread is dying when politics come into play.

Although seen from Europe the aforementioned drama is scarily hilarious :)

As far as "libel" goes, i'd say don't get your cycling...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-18, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

It's all about the advantages of Not Being Seen...

It's all about the advantages of Not Being Seen...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-18, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Not that I enjoy drama but am I the only one...

Not that I enjoy drama but am I the only one worrying that valuable contributors such as Jur or JoeRemi who so far have contributed to this (admittedly at this point) opinion piece of a thread were...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Perhaps the "line" is in fact a windy serpentine,...

Perhaps the "line" is in fact a windy serpentine, though evidence points to an asymptotic waiting time :)

Joke aside: I'm still rooting for them to succeed.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-18, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Regarding the hush request, if I was a betting...

Regarding the hush request, if I was a betting man, I'd say the team is trying to both get backers reassured about ongoing production and not spike "the market" with crazy false hopes.
So my bet is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-17, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Gibsonsean: thanks for checking, will be happy to...

Gibsonsean: thanks for checking, will be happy to see pictures when they escape in the world.

tcs: no they are definitely pictures of a real bicycle taken by a professional, under professional...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-17, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

SunDuck, Lest I am mistaken, the website...

SunDuck,

Lest I am mistaken, the website pictures are of the test bike from now on.

If you meant a real world (not marketing) picture, I suppose we'll have to wait until actual backers,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

You are, my dear sir, no doubt right. This...

You are, my dear sir, no doubt right.

This being said, one bicycle produced entirely with the envisioned industrial process is a production prototype. Helix has now therefore officially gone from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-17, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Hi Mr. Flamey, this is an educated guess from...

Hi Mr. Flamey, this is an educated guess from snipets of official and unofficial information:

The difference between backer and retail: Ti-Seatpost vs. standard (Al or steel) seatpost.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-17, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Not that I have an axe to grind at all, but does...

Not that I have an axe to grind at all, but does it not mean "in two weeks" ?

Joke aside, well done!

Can't wait to see it roll, I'm super rooting for KS backers to be satisfied!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-06-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

This thread is gold. It's stressful,dramatic ...

This thread is gold. It's stressful,dramatic
informative.
It reveals the best and the worst in humans and manufacturing.
It is the written testimony of a biblical struggle between engineering and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-17, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

I agree with Dakine, the stem could be swapped. ...

I agree with Dakine, the stem could be swapped.
In terms of folders, I am quite pleased, for example, with my Tern Node stem.

It is extremely sturdy and a breeze to adjust (i regularly change...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Thank you for letting us outsiders know he stays...

Thank you for letting us outsiders know he stays vocal.

Regarding seat-post pumps, surprisingly the offer out there seems limited.

I know that Tern's offshoot brand BioLogic made one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Yes but it has been designed with a tube in tube...

Yes but it has been designed with a tube in tube lock. Probably the most simple and safe approach in such a case.
Tube inside the top part can be inserted inside the bottom part to lock the assembly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-17, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Joe, sorry we got you confused. It happens to me...

Joe, sorry we got you confused. It happens to me all the time...someone joins a conversation and freak out that he actually has split personality. No one could blame you, really.

To clarify my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-17, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,009,513
Posted By RatonLaveur

Hello everyone, I have been eagerly...

Hello everyone,

I have been eagerly following this thread on otherwise wonderful bike forums.

Your discussions and opinions I found particularly interesting and sometimes even instructive.
...
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