Panasonic Traincle
09-22-17, 05:39 AM
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Panasonic Traincle
Recently I tried out one of these bikes, a LBS has a used one for sale.
These bikes were designed to be carried by tourists and commuters on trains, and are very light weight and compact. With only a single speed and 14" wheels, they are not fast. The one I rode was a little flexy due to the long stem and seat post, but otherwise rode quite well.
The most amazing thing about his bike was the weight, under 6 kg. The Traincle has a titanium frame, and the model I tried had an aftermarket titanium fork as well, with a Dura Ace crankset. It was the lightest bike I have ever ridden.
But the Traincle is expensive, the shop was asking $2000 for theirs.
Anyone have one of these bikes?
These bikes were designed to be carried by tourists and commuters on trains, and are very light weight and compact. With only a single speed and 14" wheels, they are not fast. The one I rode was a little flexy due to the long stem and seat post, but otherwise rode quite well.
The most amazing thing about his bike was the weight, under 6 kg. The Traincle has a titanium frame, and the model I tried had an aftermarket titanium fork as well, with a Dura Ace crankset. It was the lightest bike I have ever ridden.
But the Traincle is expensive, the shop was asking $2000 for theirs.
Anyone have one of these bikes?
09-22-17, 06:39 AM
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Heard of them, seen one in pix, but never in person. Supposedly one of the only production titanium folders made.
09-22-17, 09:48 AM
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Based solely on pics, this is imo the most drool worthy bike. I like shiny, I like titanium, and I like light. 
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We get to drool a bit more with this video,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-uW...ature=youtu.be
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09-22-17, 11:07 AM
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We get to drool a bit more with this video,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-uW...ature=youtu.be
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it on your wall as a work of art. Drool, slobber......
09-22-17, 02:31 PM
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We get to drool a bit more with this video,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-uW...ature=youtu.be
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-uW...ature=youtu.be
For some reason this site is blocking youtube videos from playing.
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