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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-09, 01:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,925
Posted By oboeterry

Thanks so much! I know that the Flite's...

Thanks so much! I know that the Flite's dimensions are slightly different (31x21x12 I think?), but it looks like it should work! :)

Terry
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,925
Posted By oboeterry

Thanks sooo much! I'm hoping to get one in the...

Thanks sooo much! I'm hoping to get one in the next couple months, but it *has* to be easy to travel with, as I'll be in 1-3 cities a week for about 18 months! :) I'm looking forward to anything you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-09, 01:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,925
Posted By oboeterry

Hey SC, I was talking with Teck at Abio about the...

Hey SC, I was talking with Teck at Abio about the Verdion's packability for travel (I have a Samsonite Flite); he says that you have a similarly sized Delsey... is there any chance you might show...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,573
Posted By oboeterry

Hey Sam, Where in Utah are you moving? ...

Hey Sam,

Where in Utah are you moving? I'm playing a 4 month summer gig in St. George; maybe we can get together and ride our tikits sometime!

Terry :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By oboeterry

You might get some good replies here, but you...

You might get some good replies here, but you also should post your question on the Dahon forum (on the Dahon website). Good luck!

Terry
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,616
Posted By oboeterry

I can't find much info about the Pacy bikes...

I can't find much info about the Pacy bikes except for a German web page (which Google translated). Does anyone know if they are available in the US? And what about the Utopia bike? I didn't find...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,060
Posted By oboeterry

I was hoping that you might reply :) I don't...

I was hoping that you might reply :) I don't know much about the clearances, but I can have my LBS guy take a look at it... and I would buy the whole wheel (rim and tire), as I figured that the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,060
Posted By oboeterry

difference between 349mm and 355mm tires?

Hi all,

I have been riding my Dahon Speed P8 for a few years (on and off... not an avid cyclist), and I just got a BF Season tikit... the tikit line uses the 349mm tires, which cannot take...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,143
Posted By oboeterry

*wow!* You know, I forget sometimes, that a lot...

*wow!* You know, I forget sometimes, that a lot of you guys are "real" bike riders (unlike me, who gets winded after a few miles :-/ ) You're still welcome to drop by Cedar City, but I would never...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-09, 12:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,143
Posted By oboeterry

I'm staying in Cedar City, UT (about 225 miles...

I'm staying in Cedar City, UT (about 225 miles south of SLC on the 15) for the next few weeks (til Feb 21st), and if you are driving from/back to the west coast, you may drive through Cedar... I'll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By oboeterry

Any info on specifics (location, time, etc)? ...

Any info on specifics (location, time, etc)? I'll be in southern Utah for the month, but I'm looking for a weekend to get into LA anyways (plus, I'm expecting arrival of my new Season tikit on Feb...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By oboeterry

Interesting idea, but no chain, pedals or even a...

Interesting idea, but no chain, pedals or even a seat? :-/ You just get to the top of a hill (carrying what must weigh a lot more than a standard backpack) and roll down? Hmmm...

[edit: well, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-09, 02:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By oboeterry

Hey Vik, Thanks! I've read your entire...

Hey Vik,

Thanks! I've read your entire tikit blog, man! ;-P Bike Friday should give you some kind of commission, because your blog is part of why I decided to go with the Season tikit :) ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By oboeterry

Ha! You still remember my no socks in Cincy,...

Ha! You still remember my no socks in Cincy, huh? Oh well ;-P No, we've actually been in Fayetteville, AR (though we'll be in Nashville all next week)... still not wearing socks! :-D
Thanks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By oboeterry

hey Chuck (and everyone!), Thanks so...

hey Chuck (and everyone!),

Thanks so much for all of the great advice and pictures! (I'm in a show right now, so I can only reply so well on my Treo) I've bookmarked this thread so that I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-09, 03:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By oboeterry

Just ordered my Season tikit!

Hi all!

So, I finally saved up my money and ordered the Season tikit... I'm just wondering if anyone here has one and what yout experiences have been... also, if you might have any words of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-08, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By oboeterry

Yeah, the 4 speed hub is one of my concerns as...

Yeah, the 4 speed hub is one of my concerns as well, although the gear range is still supposed to be approx 33-96 (I think that's what he said)... I don't really mind the bluish-green of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By oboeterry

mostly just bumping this up... Does anyone...

mostly just bumping this up...

Does anyone know anything at all about this bike or company? I've been corresponding with them via email and they really seem like good guys; plus, they have a 30...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-22-08, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By oboeterry

has anyone tried the Abio belt drive folder yet?

So, as most of you know, I've been searching for the right folder to replace my '06 Dahon Speed P8 (no real reason, just because...); I've been looking at some Bike Fridays, but the Abio Verdion...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-08, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,424
Posted By oboeterry

I've flown with my folded bikes 10-15 times over...

I've flown with my folded bikes 10-15 times over the past 2 years without deflating the tires, and I've never had a problem.

Terry
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,765
Posted By oboeterry

and also gearing for 20 inch wheels as the front...

and also gearing for 20 inch wheels as the front and rear cog is truly only available at this time for 26 inch ers

thor[/QUOTE]

Not quite true... see www.abiobikes.com
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,363
Posted By oboeterry

Thanks so much for all the info... I am around...

Thanks so much for all the info... I am around 215 lbs (riding is part of my trying to lose weight) and I'd really like the Nexus 8 internal hub, which I didn't see as an option for the NWT... ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,363
Posted By oboeterry

Hi Vic, I've been reading your tikit...

Hi Vic,

I've been reading your tikit blog (that is you, yes?) and you almost convinced me to buy a Season tikit! But when I found out that the highest gear for the internal hub was 77", it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,363
Posted By oboeterry

Having the ability to use Big Apples seems...

Having the ability to use Big Apples seems important since the bike doesn't have suspension (plus I'm used to the ride of my Speed P8's BA's); is there a "cushy" tire that would fit the NWT?


...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,363
Posted By oboeterry

Bike Friday Pocket Llama enthusiasts?

Hi (again!),

So, after doing more reading (and reading...), I'm starting to feel like the BF Pocket Llama w/8 speed Nexus hub might be the best bike for me... my main criteria being that it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-08, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By oboeterry

hmmm... I know that I'm being picky, but if I...

hmmm... I know that I'm being picky, but if I decide to go with the Llama, I'm most likely going to go with the Nexus 8sp internal hub... I appreciate the offer, though; thanks!
Funny thing, as a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,877
Posted By oboeterry

Hi bokes, I currently ride an '06 Speed...

Hi bokes,

I currently ride an '06 Speed P8 and am considering a Pocket Llama (as I understand it, this is basically a NWT, but able to fit larger wheels); may I ask what it is that you think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By oboeterry

So... I'm now thinking either a BF Season tikit...

So... I'm now thinking either a BF Season tikit or a Pocket Llama (rather than the NWT, as I can put Big Apples on the Llama)... I'd change the thread title, but can't figure out how :-? Thanks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By oboeterry

Hey Thor, I actually spoke to you the other day...

Hey Thor, I actually spoke to you the other day about a MU P24 (since I currently ride a P8), but after some research into packability, I'm leaning more toward Bike Friday. I'm still keeping my P8...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By oboeterry

Hi, thanks! Let me know when you get back and...

Hi, thanks! Let me know when you get back and maybe we can hook up... I'm on a bus tour though, so I'd have to figure out transport... thanks again!

Terry
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 02:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By oboeterry

any chance I might try someone's BF tikit next week in Cincy?

Hi,

I hope I'm not annoying people with my multiple posts... I'm just trying to find the best bike for the money (as I don't have a lot). My tour is going to be in the Cincinnati area for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 01:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By oboeterry

I was looking at the Season tikit, as I really...

I was looking at the Season tikit, as I really like the idea of the internal hub, but I'm still not sure about the slightly lower gearing (since I'm used to a 20"); I tend to ride in 6th and 7th a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By oboeterry

getting a new bike...

hey guys,

I just posted (a couple of days ago) about my getting a new Dahon Mu Speed P24 (I am a touring musical theatre musician, currently riding an '06 Speed P8); after doing a little more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By oboeterry

Thanks for the replies! mrbrown: lots of...

Thanks for the replies!

mrbrown: lots of info :) but that doesn't sound too bad; I'd just have to get used to it the way I did with the P8

makeinu: yeah, I asked Thor about that and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By oboeterry

traveling (shipping or flying) with internal hub bikes

hey guys,

I am a touring musician about 8-9 months out of the year and I've been taking my '06 Dahon Speed P8 along with me. I typically assemble and disassemble it about once a week. I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

wow, with all the hype we had on the forums a...

wow, with all the hype we had on the forums a month or so ago about the DT 8HN's having been on sale (and sold out), I thought that selling this new one would be a piece of cake, but I guess not... ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

hmmm... do you know how I could change that? Or...

hmmm... do you know how I could change that? Or does it have to be coming from a major city to be in those searches? :-/ Maybe I should advertise it as coming from Vegas (170 miles away, but the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-08, 03:03 AM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

Ok ok... forget the whole "try to make a profit"...

Ok ok... forget the whole "try to make a profit" thing :innocent: I am going to just give in and try to sell the bike for what I paid for it ($300) plus shipping (from zip code 84720); I really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-01-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

[I reduced the price to $350... is that an...

[I reduced the price to $350... is that an acceptable compromise?] :)

2008 Downtube 8HN

http://stgeorge.craigslist.org/bik/778066052.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-31-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

Cool... I really wasn't intending to do anything...

Cool... I really wasn't intending to do anything wrong; I'm just kinda strapped for cash and really want an '09 Mini :) peace
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-31-08, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

Should I not? I'd like to get an '09 Mini and...

Should I not? I'd like to get an '09 Mini and they're $200 more, so technically the $ will be going back to Yan; plus, the model is discontinued and no longer available... is this unethical to do? ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-31-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,413
Posted By oboeterry

'08 Downtube 8HN

2008 Downtube 8HN

http://stgeorge.craigslist.org/bik/778066052.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,109
Posted By oboeterry

hey Jur, just curious (as you seem to really know...

hey Jur, just curious (as you seem to really know the Mini :) )... I'm probably going to get one and I'm wondering what types of mods (as inexpensive as possible?) you'd recommend; I'm thinking Big...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,723
Posted By oboeterry

folder fanatic, sorry if my reply sounded harsh,...

folder fanatic, sorry if my reply sounded harsh, I'd just woken up (after only 4 hours sleep and couldn't get back to sleep :( ) I am fairly used to earthquakes, and most SoCal residents know that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,723
Posted By oboeterry

Sorry, but according to local news (and many...

Sorry, but according to local news (and many friends who live right near where Dahon is/ I am also an LA native, although not there right now), this was a roller, rather than a shaker and there was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-08, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By oboeterry

I haven't seen a reply to this and I'd like to do...

I haven't seen a reply to this and I'd like to do the same thing... anyone know? Thanks! :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-08, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Posted By oboeterry

*haha!* That's great! :) Maybe we'll all have...

*haha!* That's great! :) Maybe we'll all have to start an 8HN Review Post soon!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Posted By oboeterry

Very cool... thanks so much! (I guess that I...

Very cool... thanks so much! (I guess that I could have found that with a little more looking, huh? oops!) Much appreciated!

Terry :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-08, 01:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
Posted By oboeterry

Hi all, I am resurrecting this topic...

Hi all,

I am resurrecting this topic (and modified/removed a bit that didn't apply to what I'm hoping to learn)

I am getting an 8HN (*yay!*), so I actually have the same questions...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-08, 01:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,264
Posted By oboeterry

Unfortunately, I just checked the dropouts (after...

Unfortunately, I just checked the dropouts (after showing it to a biking friend to figure out what they were :) ) and they are indeed, vertical; so I'm guessing the tuggnut thing you mentioned...
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