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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,558
Posted By feijai

I've had a discussions with BF on this. Short...

I've had a discussions with BF on this. Short answer: it's a complex bike to for them to build and to support. It was a significant portion of their sales, but they felt it wasn't worth the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,592
Posted By feijai

Yes and no. I regularly bike commute about 4...

Yes and no. I regularly bike commute about 4 miles one way in Rome. People think I'm nuts.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By feijai

Greenspeed warranty service is as good as it gets

So I'm on the mean streets of Rome for several months right now, on my Tikit, on pretty new Scorchers, and one of them has started to go bump-bump-bump-bump. Turns out the sidewall is separating due...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-17, 04:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 24,831
Posted By feijai

That's not the point of my posting. The point...

That's not the point of my posting. The point was: Bromptons have a very specific, important, and useful niche. But outside of that niche they have a huge number of disadvantages. Lots of Brompton...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-17, 03:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 24,831
Posted By feijai

I have found these to be poor options. First...

I have found these to be poor options. First off, Brompton has four handlebar choices, none of which has anything other than a flat profile. Drop bars on a Brompton, or even a mild sweep, are,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 53,041
Posted By feijai

Hmmm, I thought the correct answer was: it does...

Hmmm, I thought the correct answer was: it does *not* fit the older Bromptons, at least on the rear wheel. The chainstay brace on old Bromptons was too close to the tire, so a 40mm tire would impact...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,813
Posted By feijai

You will be happy to hear that the Tikit works...

You will be happy to hear that the Tikit works (or worked :( ) splendidly with drop bars. (https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Tikit%22+%22drop+bars%22&tbm=isch)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-16, 07:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,813
Posted By feijai

How exactly is the pakit an improvement? Because...

How exactly is the pakit an improvement? Because it packs smaller? Because it can get about 2 pounds lighter? These are small potatoes.

The tikit folds ultra-rapidly and sits well in a locked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 100,208
Posted By feijai

I know nothing of this topic. But Sheldon's...

I know nothing of this topic. But Sheldon's article you cite uses 1cm increases as if they were perfectly normal situations for cold-setting a fork. Why do you say 1cm is too much?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,154
Posted By feijai

I know that my Trader Joe's doesn't permit it. I...

I know that my Trader Joe's doesn't permit it. I would *imagine* this is the case for Harris Teeter as well.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,154
Posted By feijai

Sure, regularly at Harris Teeter and Trader...

Sure, regularly at Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's. Also Target. I note that apparently it also works at Fred Meyer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-16, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,842
Posted By feijai

??? It folds nothing like the tikit.

??? It folds nothing like the tikit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,249
Posted By feijai

In all countries except China, Dahon has a 5 year...

In all countries except China, Dahon has a 5 year limited frame warranty. That includes Europe.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,640
Posted By feijai

Note: I do this successfully in *Washington DC*.

Note: I do this successfully in *Washington DC*.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,640
Posted By feijai

Let's be fair. The girl is cutting the TiGr...

Let's be fair. The girl is cutting the TiGr 0.75", not the (much beefier) TiGr 0.125", and the company is quite open about it. I'm sorry to hear of linberl's experience, but I am not aware of any...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,043
Posted By feijai

There are three stores which specialize in...

There are three stores which specialize in folding bikes in the DC area: Bikes@Vienna, Mt. Airy, and Mt. Airy's sister store, College Park Bicycles. College Park doesn't have much stock, and Mt....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-16, 11:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,154
Posted By feijai

:twitchy:

:twitchy:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,154
Posted By feijai

Is this thing really snagging on the chain while...

Is this thing really snagging on the chain while folding and pulling it out of the bounding box of the bicycle? There is no way this can be a good idea.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,154
Posted By feijai

Just off the top of my head, places in DC where I...

Just off the top of my head, places in DC where I am not permitted to unfold my bike, but where I'm allowed to wheel about my tikit, folded, with no questions asked.


In the subway during peak...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-16, 09:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,154
Posted By feijai

Oh, for goodness' sakes. Without a special rack,...

Oh, for goodness' sakes. Without a special rack, fold-in-half Dahons and Terns generally do not usefully roll when folded. (1) They can only be rolled forward *forward*, otherwise the cranks will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,107
Posted By feijai

The gentleman is 290 pounds. The Brompton's max...

The gentleman is 290 pounds. The Brompton's max weight is 242 pounds.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,538
Posted By feijai

I don't remotely understand the appeal of a bike...

I don't remotely understand the appeal of a bike like this. It folds terribly, full stop. In its most compact form, it barely achieves a 1/3 size reduction. It appears to wheel around on its back...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By feijai

solorock.us lists the bike at 187 pounds...

solorock.us lists the bike at 187 pounds (http://solorock.us/products/swift-solorock-16-single-speed-steel-folding-bike-upgraded).

solorock.ca lists the exact same bike at a highly unlikely 225...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-16, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By feijai

There are a few folders which can support 210...

There are a few folders which can support 210 pounds. But they are typically expensive, and a good number of them are made by Bike Friday. The bike you've found claims a maximum weight of 187...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By feijai

Small tires do poorly in snow. These...

Small tires do poorly in snow.



These two things do not equate. A folder is heavy usually because it is low quality: and low quality folders generally cannot take much rider weight. Indeed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 124,319
Posted By feijai

Well keep in mind that the tikit, where you sit...

Well keep in mind that the tikit, where you sit on top of the hinge with your body weight, has had two frame recalls in its history.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,586
Posted By feijai

How so?

How so?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-16, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,647
Posted By feijai

The Scorcher TR (the thorn resistant version) is...

The Scorcher TR (the thorn resistant version) is my favorite tire (though I have it in 349, it's also in 406). It is an extremely fast and sticky tire, and is easily the most comfortable 349 tire...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,672
Posted By feijai

Ignore the fold size, that's not what matters. ...

Ignore the fold size, that's not what matters. Bike Fridays are designed to be *broken down* specifically to fit into suitcases. You might check Youtube for packing examples.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-16, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,672
Posted By feijai

I live in Italy part of the year. You will have...

I live in Italy part of the year. You will have absolutely no issue with a slightly oversize suitcase such as the F'Lite. You *will* have problems with Alitalia's notoriously bad luggage handling. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By feijai

I am 5'11" and I am half-way between a medium and...

I am 5'11" and I am half-way between a medium and a large. I ride a size-medium tikit with a very slightly larger stem and a fair bit of setback. Of course it's all down to arm length and upper body...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,121
Posted By feijai

Are you seriously arguing that derailleurs aren't...

Are you seriously arguing that derailleurs aren't determined by slack and max rear cassette size? Or are you claiming that there even exists a Dahon or Tern 20" 3x8, 3x9, or 3x10 geared bike with a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-16, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,121
Posted By feijai

Derailleurs are not chosen based on the size of...

Derailleurs are not chosen based on the size of the wheel. They are chosen based on (1) the total slack that might occur between the smallest-tooth gear combination and the largest and (2) the size...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-16, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,121
Posted By feijai

The bike is 11-32 rear and 30-52T front. With a...

The bike is 11-32 rear and 30-52T front. With a 32T max in the back and 44T in capacity total, you're gonna put a short derailleur on that?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-16, 07:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,183
Posted By feijai

Of course it does. This is a bog-standard...

Of course it does. This is a bog-standard rebadged Tern. The handlebars fold down between the wheels. Reminiscent of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnFLbU449PQ
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-16, 09:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 33,183
Posted By feijai

This site...

This site (http://www.minimallyminimal.com/blog/mini-folding-bike-review) has the following picture with the caption "The bike completely collapsed." Hilarious.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 16,510
Posted By feijai

Really a shame this...

Really a shame this (http://www.gizmag.com/evolve-folding-recumbent-bike/20073/) wound up with production problems; I'd have bought one for sure.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,167
Posted By feijai

With a real, significantly loaded pannier, the...

With a real, significantly loaded pannier, the Xooter Crossrack feels like a disaster waiting to happen. The seatpost is a long lever arm and overloading it is unwise.

On the other hand, you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-16, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,167
Posted By feijai

There are, or were two rear racks available which...

There are, or were two rear racks available which did not compromise the Tikit's fold: the folding and non-folding rack.

The folding rack will mount standard rear panniers, and will also mount a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,978
Posted By feijai

Because it is simultaneously dorky looking and...

Because it is simultaneously dorky looking and highly geeky cool in its folding mechanism, people's views of my tikit hyperfold tend to fall into two very extreme camps. There are those that think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-16, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By feijai

I had a different question: how do you keep rear...

I had a different question: how do you keep rear gear changes from causing chain drops up front? Usually a single gear bike requires a chain minder, front derailleur, or chainring guard to absorb...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By feijai

Put aside one or two wheels. I think this...

Put aside one or two wheels. I think this trailer should not be used with a folding bike for the simple reason that it attaches to the top of the seatpost.

On most folding bikes (including all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-16, 03:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,538
Posted By feijai

I'm far from saying the decision was wrong!

I'm far from saying the decision was wrong!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-16, 01:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,538
Posted By feijai

For me, what's really interesting about that...

For me, what's really interesting about that photo is that this big guy decided not to extend the top tube to get more reach (the Haul-a-day has a variable-length top tube). So far as I can tell...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,538
Posted By feijai

Me too. Note that as a longtime tikit owner, I...

Me too. Note that as a longtime tikit owner, I am partial to it, so take my statements with a grain of salt.

Advantages of the Brompton.


The Brompton folds into a volume about 2/3 that of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,772
Posted By feijai

You might get better answers by posting to the...

You might get better answers by posting to the Bike Friday Yak. (http://mx.bikefriday.com/mailman/listinfo/yak)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-16, 11:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,538
Posted By feijai

On a folding bike? You do realize this is the...

On a folding bike? You do realize this is the folding bikes forum, right? Montague is the only other manufacturer I can think of right now which has a warranty that approaches BF's in this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-16, 10:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,538
Posted By feijai

BF does steel only.

BF does steel only.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-16, 09:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,538
Posted By feijai

Lifetime practically no questions asked frame...

Lifetime practically no questions asked frame warranty.
100% made in the US by Oregon tree-hugger expert bike builders.
Unusually high service support: basically the opposite of Dahon.
Lifetime...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-14-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,605
Posted By feijai

Pray tell, how is that bike standing up? ...

Pray tell, how is that bike standing up?



Harvy Hung (http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=317&t=3855740&p=1) got his tikit to under 7.85kg, including a kickstand. Of course, his methods...
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