How can I convince my parents to let me buy a folding bike?
04-26-18, 11:58 AM
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Oh, I have a job and do make a bit of money. Trying to make the argument that this is a replacement for a bus or something though. I am shelling in a bit of cash.
04-26-18, 12:23 PM
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Naw, I don't think you sound pretentious, but I'm curious what you hate so much about walking a relatively short distance? Put on some tunes or an interesting podcast, you'll be home before you know it. Otoh, have you considered learning how to ride a unicycle? Fits your desire to be different and is super easy to lock up and keep safe - because no one else can ride it, lol.
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04-26-18, 05:54 PM
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Naw, I don't think you sound pretentious, but I'm curious what you hate so much about walking a relatively short distance? Put on some tunes or an interesting podcast, you'll be home before you know it. Otoh, have you considered learning how to ride a unicycle? Fits your desire to be different and is super easy to lock up and keep safe - because no one else can ride it, lol.
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04-26-18, 06:02 PM
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Ok, my $.02,...get a kick scooter, skateboard, or let your parents test out the bike rack. I used to skateboard 14+ miles a day when I was a teenager. I'd, personally, get a nice longboard. A folding bike isn't something I'd recommend right now.
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Or, get the excellent A5 Prime.
I have the excellent A5 Air myself,...
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04-26-18, 11:09 PM
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OMG!!! I missed this,...and it's an AMAZING IDEA!!! A unicycle,...or just get a kick scooter. A Razor A6 is HELLA fast!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOT5T2dawCo
Or, get the excellent A5 Prime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLRmkid7pI&t=8s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNWHb0shLKM
I have the excellent A5 Air myself,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLRmkid7pI&t=8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOT5T2dawCo
Or, get the excellent A5 Prime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLRmkid7pI&t=8s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNWHb0shLKM
I have the excellent A5 Air myself,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLRmkid7pI&t=8s
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I own a GoPed kickped AND a knowped, and both are tough. I don't use either one,...let me know if you need one of them.
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04-27-18, 12:42 AM
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If it's a large and you give me a decent price, I'll buy. However, no one has bid on the bike other than me for the last 2 days.
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PM me and we'll talk. Doing a business transaction in the forums isn't allowed.
PS: I have 3 adult children, and 1 13 yo, no one uses the Kickped,...I'd recommend that one as a starter kickscooter.
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Just an FYI: the op and I had a possible deal, and it was cancelled. His search continues,...good luck.
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So you won't be riding home, you'd actually be coasting. 
Which without the effort of having to struggle up the hill is cheating.
On another note, yes, Mexico City has become the Class A model for all things bike!! I'm so proud of that city going from a completely non-biker friendly city to what has to be one of the best on the planet! Vive la bici!
Which without the effort of having to struggle up the hill is cheating.On another note, yes, Mexico City has become the Class A model for all things bike!! I'm so proud of that city going from a completely non-biker friendly city to what has to be one of the best on the planet! Vive la bici!
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So you won't be riding home, you'd actually be coasting. Which without the effort of having to struggle up the hill is cheating.
On another note, yes, Mexico City has become the Class A model for all things bike!! I'm so proud of that city going from a completely non-biker friendly city to what has to be one of the best on the planet! Vive la bici!
Which without the effort of having to struggle up the hill is cheating.On another note, yes, Mexico City has become the Class A model for all things bike!! I'm so proud of that city going from a completely non-biker friendly city to what has to be one of the best on the planet! Vive la bici!
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