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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,556
Posted By towndock

Here is another Helios - a Helios XL. It is...

Here is another Helios - a Helios XL. It is basically stock except for the addition of Ergo GP3 gribs & bar ends, plus paddle shifters. Both made the bike even better. This bike is remarkably...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,153
Posted By towndock

Happy to see the site back. Thor's site is a...

Happy to see the site back. Thor's site is a great folding bike resource.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,556
Posted By towndock

I have a Dahon Helios also. Mine is what I...

I have a Dahon Helios also. Mine is what I think they called a Helios XL. 7 speed internal hub.

There is a big difference between Big Apple & Kojak tires. Kojak very low rolling resistance,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

Yan - can you share impressions of your new Helix?

Yan - can you share impressions of your new Helix?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

Give the record to date in predicting shipments,...

Give the record to date in predicting shipments, Helix future shipment dates are at best suspect. The current activity is more telling - how many did they ship in October? How is November...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,435
Posted By towndock

You cite three experiences of failed...

You cite three experiences of failed communication. While your LBS is an unknown to readers, both ThorUSA and Dahon have great customer service reputations.

You may want to consider what all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-19, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

Any updates on Helix production? I'm cheering...

Any updates on Helix production? I'm cheering for this mission to succeed.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-19, 03:16 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

We may have different perception on what is the...

We may have different perception on what is the most compelling part of the Helix. For me, it's the fold... the small and elegant fold it pulls off while still having 24" tires. If it were in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

That presumes they will work 7 days a week. ...

That presumes they will work 7 days a week.


The video reviews of the Helix are very positive. My only info is what I read on this forum (Helix's own web site has not had updated info in two...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By towndock

I've got a Burley Nomad. It has 16" tires. I...

I've got a Burley Nomad. It has 16" tires. I found it pulls beautifully behind either a full sized bike or a 20" folder.

The Burley Nomad is a folder itself... it folds down (and the wheels...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

Here's hoping April production hits double digits.

Here's hoping April production hits double digits.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-19, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

This is excellent news.

This is excellent news.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

So, 5 bikes shipped in February. 5 bikes shipped...

So, 5 bikes shipped in February. 5 bikes shipped in March. Any sign of that rate improving?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

So... a hypothetical 10 bikes shipped. I recall...

So... a hypothetical 10 bikes shipped. I recall there were over 1,000 ordered in the Kickstarter, plus perhaps some more after during an online ordering window?
What is the total order backlog?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

A question for those that know. How many bikes...

A question for those that know. How many bikes has Helix delivered so far?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,483
Posted By towndock

Nice! Well done to both your sweet modded Dahon...

Nice! Well done to both your sweet modded Dahon and your travel kit. That animated photo tells the story perfectly. Welcome south...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,078
Posted By towndock

Acronym apologies. Intracoastal Waterway on the...

Acronym apologies. Intracoastal Waterway on the North Carolina Coast. The ICW runs along much of the US east coast.


Cruising sailors are a notoriously thrifty group. Please understand, my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,078
Posted By towndock

Perhaps in the UK they are. I live on the ICW...

Perhaps in the UK they are. I live on the ICW on the NC coast. We cruised for a couple years before living here. Cruising sailors stop in the harbor that I can see out my window. I've chatted...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,078
Posted By towndock

It's true the Dahon Mariner had a stainless frame...

It's true the Dahon Mariner had a stainless frame decades ago, but that didn't really help. It isn't the frame that rusts - it is all the components. No bike will fare well around salt water...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

Breaking news: ...

Breaking news:
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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-19, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,220
Posted By towndock

Origami sells a hard case that doubles as a...

Origami sells a hard case that doubles as a trailer.
https://www.origamibicycles.com/product/origami-trailer-case-chassis/
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

Blasphemy. I was counting on Helix Season Five...

Blasphemy. I was counting on Helix Season Five to keep me entertained next winter.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-18, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,800
Posted By towndock

Fascinating. If no answer found here, consider...

Fascinating. If no answer found here, consider also posting in the Classic & Vintage part of this forum. It is very active and has lots of knowledge on bikes from that era.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,821
Posted By towndock

A lot of conjecture here. There is nothing to...

A lot of conjecture here. There is nothing to suggest Dahon won't fix this and be honorable. Bad s%$t can happen in shipping.

Why not give Dahon a chance to fix this?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-18, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,670
Posted By towndock

Why was Thor banned? His and Jur's posts &...

Why was Thor banned? His and Jur's posts & input are a real loss for this forum.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,697
Posted By towndock

Once every year or two, I wander into a bike shop...

Once every year or two, I wander into a bike shop and buy some oil. I could wander downstairs and see what brand is on the bottle, but I only bought it because that is what they carried. I put it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,291
Posted By towndock

That would be upsetting - if it were true. It...

That would be upsetting - if it were true. It really isn't - at all. The Tern's you mentioned do have a bad rap on their early models. But Dahon's don't (nor really any other significant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Posted By towndock

Maybe because they didn't make many white...

Maybe because they didn't make many white Schwinns? I have a 1971(ish) Suburban. Green. I seem to recall lots were green...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,984
Posted By towndock

The Swytch 25 miles and 50 mile ratings don't...

The Swytch 25 miles and 50 mile ratings don't exactly compare to other kits mileage assumptions. I put a Leeds 250 watt front wheel kit on a bike (not folding) for my wife over a year ago. It works...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-18, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

These are folding ponies.

These are folding ponies.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-18, 03:54 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

No reason to suspect that. FYI, I've been...

No reason to suspect that.

FYI, I've been talking to Santa. He promises that everyone who has posted on the Helix thread is getting a pony for Christmas.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-18, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

The X-Files has returned, and this thread...

The X-Files has returned, and this thread continues. Life is good.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,429
Posted By towndock

Thudbusters and folding bikes can be friends. ...

Thudbusters and folding bikes can be friends. My Dahon Helios XL came with one.

It make's life smooth, even running Schwalbe Marathons at 80psi.

More Thudbusters and folders - Thor sells...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-17, 04:29 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

That's high praise.

That's high praise.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,108
Posted By towndock

You're in the right on this Yan, I'm so sorry you...

You're in the right on this Yan, I'm so sorry you have to deal with such a dumb distraction. Thumbs up for you and your bikes from the NC coast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,195
Posted By towndock

Spending knowledge on either bikes or boats would...

Spending knowledge on either bikes or boats would not be good for my mental health.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-17, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,113
Posted By towndock

Even at the Swift's peak, I think scooters were...

Even at the Swift's peak, I think scooters were 90% or more of XOOTR revenue.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,240
Posted By towndock

I continue to be impressed how much Yan looks out...

I continue to be impressed how much Yan looks out for other folding bike manufacturers.

Beautiful & impressive bikes Mike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,240
Posted By towndock

The web site says copyright 2015, plus "Our...

The web site says copyright 2015, plus "Our bicycles will start shipping to stores from mid-2016."

The project may have run out of gas.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 45,548
Posted By towndock

Thank you for the pic - that is a damn cool ride....

Thank you for the pic - that is a damn cool ride. Like the black swift frame.
Go ahead, spoil yourself. Add the sprung brooks... and leave the thudbuster. It will be good for your teeth.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

That is the magic here.... it really is the rare...

That is the magic here.... it really is the rare new design that is different, functional.... and beautiful. That magic makes for a long & active thread.


Agreed.


Daycare for this...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 45,548
Posted By towndock

I'd like to see a photo of a xootr swift as a...

I'd like to see a photo of a xootr swift as a dutch bike (having a hard time imagining this - but I like it).
Forum: Commuting
01-04-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,339
Posted By towndock

Zero flats since switching to Schwalbe Big Apples...

Zero flats since switching to Schwalbe Big Apples on my village bashing around bike (a bastardized Giant Simple Single). They are a magic blend of relatively low rolling resistance & durability. ...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 45,548
Posted By towndock

You do realize this a a bicycle polygamy site?

You do realize this a a bicycle polygamy site?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-16, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

I hope you're joking.

I hope you're joking.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,020,315
Posted By towndock

November: December: I didn't...

November:

December:



I didn't order a bike, so this may be easy for me to say, but Helix has been (and appears will continue to be) great "life theater". I could imagine both no bikes or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,817
Posted By towndock

Wow - CCM had a great head badge in 1938.

Wow - CCM had a great head badge in 1938.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-30-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,842
Posted By towndock

The number may be based on how long you wish the...

The number may be based on how long you wish the sale to go. Joe's $1,000 sounds like a price it could move at. $1,500 can happen, but it may take a while. Here is a link to one sold earlier this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-16, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,257
Posted By towndock

Team Origami - these posts are just a tad...

Team Origami - these posts are just a tad obvious. Maybe get different people to write them, or at least change up the style.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-26-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By towndock

Folding bikes and sailboats are a great combo......

Folding bikes and sailboats are a great combo... it's how I first was exposed to folding bikes. I'll have to make it to Cyclofest one year... I'm in NC... but a 5 hour drive to that event.

OK,...
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