Question for those who have Folderitis: How Many Folders You Got
05-20-09, 11:56 AM
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Question for those who have Folderitis: How Many Folders You Got
hi all,
maybe a repeat of a previous question - but just curious (and to justify my folderitis also), what is the norm for people who have folderitis on the number of folders they have ? to start with - within a span of 4 months 1 acquired 4 folders. tokyo (my very first folder and the reason why i got hooked on folders), A-bike, dahon boardwalk D6 and Dahon boardwalk D7 (which i am currently upgrading). now i am trying to convince my wife that i really need to buy a carryme for my multi modal commute.
thanks,
vic
maybe a repeat of a previous question - but just curious (and to justify my folderitis also), what is the norm for people who have folderitis on the number of folders they have ? to start with - within a span of 4 months 1 acquired 4 folders. tokyo (my very first folder and the reason why i got hooked on folders), A-bike, dahon boardwalk D6 and Dahon boardwalk D7 (which i am currently upgrading). now i am trying to convince my wife that i really need to buy a carryme for my multi modal commute.
thanks,
vic
05-20-09, 12:03 PM
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In order of owning:
Kent Ultralite
Dahon Piccolo
Brompton M6L
Moulton Speed 4 (well, not really a folder, but still a SWB)
I totally totally want a Dahon Mu frame to upgrade into a super roadie dropper...but that's for when I actually have the strength and stamina to drop roadies. Moar training!!!
Kent Ultralite
Dahon Piccolo
Brompton M6L
Moulton Speed 4 (well, not really a folder, but still a SWB)
I totally totally want a Dahon Mu frame to upgrade into a super roadie dropper...but that's for when I actually have the strength and stamina to drop roadies. Moar training!!!
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05-20-09, 12:16 PM
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dahon vitesse D7 ... currently in the process of becoming a super P18
raleigh twenty ... just acquired and needing some TLC.
raleigh twenty ... just acquired and needing some TLC.
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05-20-09, 12:22 PM
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[QUOTE=AEO;8953188]dahon vitesse D7 ... currently in the process of becoming a super P18
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when you say super P18 - what upgrades are you doing ?
thanks,
vic
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when you say super P18 - what upgrades are you doing ?
thanks,
vic
05-20-09, 12:29 PM
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drop bars, campy ergo shifters, 9x2 shimano drive train, etc.
shimagnolo setup.
shimagnolo setup.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
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thanks,
vic
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more hand positions.
I rarely have to fold it up all the way, and I think I figured out how to fold it with drop bars installed.
I rarely have to fold it up all the way, and I think I figured out how to fold it with drop bars installed.
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https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
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Dahon Helios and Carryme.
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1 - Birdy Silver, 2 - Scooma 16er (in pieces)... I had another two... A DT FS, and china town 16er, but no longer have them...
this is a filthy habit... I'm trying to quit...
though I keep looking for a Brompton... and that DT mini is starting to look really really good... HELP!
this is a filthy habit... I'm trying to quit...
though I keep looking for a Brompton... and that DT mini is starting to look really really good... HELP!
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1 - Birdy Silver, 2 - Scooma 16er (in pieces)... I had another two... A DT FS, and china town 16er, but no longer have them...
this is a filthy habit... I'm trying to quit...
though I keep looking for a Brompton... and that DT mini is starting to look really really good... HELP!
this is a filthy habit... I'm trying to quit...
though I keep looking for a Brompton... and that DT mini is starting to look really really good... HELP!
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just got ,a dahon curve + 2 mezzos that makes three folders.
I have owned about a dozen up to now.
I have owned about a dozen up to now.
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Just stripped all the components off the frame today (while I'm taking a "mental health holiday" from school/lab, lol). Will get pics of it once I clean off all the rust.
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Airnimal Rhino 20"
Ritchey Breakaway cross 700c
Dahon Smooth hound 20"
Moulton TSR30 20"
Brompton S6E-X 16" (on order)
Too many I think, but each is good at a particular job.
Ritchey Breakaway cross 700c
Dahon Smooth hound 20"
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Brompton S6E-X 16" (on order)
Too many I think, but each is good at a particular job.
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I bought 3 in the last 12 month.
Dahon Mu XL, Dahon Cadenza 8 and the last that cause big dent to the wallet Ritchey Breakaway Titanium/Carbon Road.
Dahon Mu XL, Dahon Cadenza 8 and the last that cause big dent to the wallet Ritchey Breakaway Titanium/Carbon Road.
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I bought all these in less than a year:
1 Dahon Speed D7
1 Kent Magnesium Folder
2 Dahon Curve D3
2 Dahon Curve SL
1 Pacific CarryMe
1 Downtube Mini
1 Downtube Mini Capreo
1 Dahon Vitesse D7HG
1 Dahon Jetstream
1 Xootr Swift
Now I only have 1 Curve D3 and 1 Xootr Swift. Trying not to get a Hammerhead.
1 Dahon Speed D7
1 Kent Magnesium Folder
2 Dahon Curve D3
2 Dahon Curve SL
1 Pacific CarryMe
1 Downtube Mini
1 Downtube Mini Capreo
1 Dahon Vitesse D7HG
1 Dahon Jetstream
1 Xootr Swift
Now I only have 1 Curve D3 and 1 Xootr Swift. Trying not to get a Hammerhead.
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Two but they barely qualify as folders: 1968 Raleigh Compact RSW and a 1971 Raleigh Twenty. I am saving and shopping for another one, looks like it most likely will be a custom Season Tikit. Having a pedal to saddle dimension in the 38" range limits my choices. Wanting IGH, dyno hub and other goodies limits it even more.
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I bought all these in less than a year:
1 Dahon Speed D7
1 Kent Magnesium Folder
2 Dahon Curve D3
2 Dahon Curve SL
1 Pacific CarryMe
1 Downtube Mini
1 Downtube Mini Capreo
1 Dahon Vitesse D7HG
1 Dahon Jetstream
1 Xootr Swift
Now I only have 1 Curve D3 and 1 Xootr Swift. Trying not to get a Hammerhead.
1 Dahon Speed D7
1 Kent Magnesium Folder
2 Dahon Curve D3
2 Dahon Curve SL
1 Pacific CarryMe
1 Downtube Mini
1 Downtube Mini Capreo
1 Dahon Vitesse D7HG
1 Dahon Jetstream
1 Xootr Swift
Now I only have 1 Curve D3 and 1 Xootr Swift. Trying not to get a Hammerhead.
R20 (thinking about selling)
Xootr Swift
Yeah (Dahon Helios-like) (SOLD)
Downtube Mini (thinking about selling)
Reach Offroad (SWMBO's)
Eska, 80s-vintage (SOLD)
Birdy Monocoque
Moulton APB
05-20-09, 11:08 PM
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OK, I'll 'fess up. Since 2007:
Downtube FS (gave away to family member)
Downtube Front Suspension (converted to Cruzbike recumbent, then sold)
Downtube 8H (sold)
Downtube NS (gave away)
Downtube Mini
Dahon SpeedPro (sold)
Dahon Helios 20th Anniversary Special Edition (sold)
Strida 3 (sold)
3 Strida clones (sold)
Strida 5
Dahon SmoothHound
Moulton MK3 (restored 1970 bike)
Moulton TSR30
Merc (Brompton clone)
Bike Friday Tikit
Whew! It's been quite a ride...
Downtube FS (gave away to family member)
Downtube Front Suspension (converted to Cruzbike recumbent, then sold)
Downtube 8H (sold)
Downtube NS (gave away)
Downtube Mini
Dahon SpeedPro (sold)
Dahon Helios 20th Anniversary Special Edition (sold)
Strida 3 (sold)
3 Strida clones (sold)
Strida 5
Dahon SmoothHound
Moulton MK3 (restored 1970 bike)
Moulton TSR30
Merc (Brompton clone)
Bike Friday Tikit
Whew! It's been quite a ride...
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