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04-20-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 5,905
Posted By GlennR

Sidewalks are for walkers and children on...

Sidewalks are for walkers and children on bicycles.

Adults belong on the road.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have one for riding on the beach, it's perfect...

I have one for riding on the beach, it's perfect for that purpose. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the gearing for serious climbing, and I have to push it up the steeper ascents. I have a Birdy with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By tds101

I say GO FOR IT!!! You'll never be satisfied...

I say GO FOR IT!!! You'll never be satisfied until you get that dream ride in the stable. :ride:
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By pinholecam

We all know its an itch and the bike will end up...

We all know its an itch and the bike will end up being used by you, so just buy it already :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By tcs

Ah, you're in Hong Kong. Not sure exactly what...

Ah, you're in Hong Kong. Not sure exactly what you might find in your local bike shops in the way of an Andrew Ritchie-design trifolder. As an alternative to an 'imported from London' bike, look for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-22, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By GTA

Well, it depends. If what you need is just a...

Well, it depends. If what you need is just a fast-and-easy-folding commuting bike to take you from home to subway station, then a Brompton will do that perfectly.But in your case, weight and speed...
03-30-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By Terex

No need to justify what you enjoy doing or...

No need to justify what you enjoy doing or criticize what others enjoy. Like I-Like-To-Bike said above, just ride in a manner that provides the most enjoyment to you. I've never seen a post by...
03-30-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By AlgarveCycling

My wife used to enjoy her commute in Amsterdam...

My wife used to enjoy her commute in Amsterdam and the trips to the grocery store. I bought her an e-bike that is very similar to the bike she had in Amsterdam to get around here - it is quite hilly...
03-30-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Not necessarily misinterpreting but rather...

Not necessarily misinterpreting but rather assuming that bicycle riding enjoyment requires either monitoring data or sight seeing, or both. Bicycle riding can be fun because it is fun, even without...
03-29-22, 11:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By rsbob

I have always monitored my data since the advent...

I have always monitored my data since the advent of cycle computers. Two years ago I took the plunge into a Garmin which feeds Strava.

Unless I am misinterpreting the first few posters, I don’t...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By jfouellette

Here is mine ...

Here is mine
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03-28-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By gthomson

Agree with all of the above but I do use Strava...

Agree with all of the above but I do use Strava to record my rides and then I compare my rides between Zwift vs. real time. I know that's pointless because neither Strava nor Zwift calculates any...
03-28-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By Saudadeii

I have an old Cateye wireless on my bike. No...

I have an old Cateye wireless on my bike. No GPS, no power, no cadence, just the basics. I don't run apps on my phone other than to verify calibration of the Cateye. I also have specific routes of...
03-28-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By Bald Paul

For years the only thing I cared about was...

For years the only thing I cared about was distance, just so I knew when to make the turn on my cuesheet. Of course, back then, that was about the extent of cycling computers.

Now I ride with a...
03-27-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,268
Posted By Random11

I don't Wanna Know

I'm pretty disciplined about riding almost every day, pushing pretty hard, but not exhausting myself. I know the mileage of the routes I'm riding, but outside of the miles, I'm not metering my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-22, 03:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By joey buzzard

I'd be reluctant to put flat bars on that bike...

I'd be reluctant to put flat bars on that bike too. Apart from affecting folding and increasing the bike's footprint, unless you're actually riding the in the drop position there's little difference....
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By pinholecam

There is a downside to using road bars on the...

There is a downside to using road bars on the Change.
I have one configured w/ road bars as a gravel bike using the newer MTB frame.

It does affect the fold to become not as compact, unless you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By Fentuz

yes, if you are doing ~38kph with flat bars, you...

yes, if you are doing ~38kph with flat bars, you should get a bit better with a road bike setup.
Age does not matter, your fitness does (which is obviously affected by age). A friend of mine is 15...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By pinholecam

Oh.. did not notice that they provided an...

Oh.. did not notice that they provided an aluminum fork (very uncommon ).
Carbon one will probably only save a little over it, but will be better on how it transmits road buzz.

The ChangeBike is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By pinholecam

9.06kg is a good weight for a folding full sized...

9.06kg is a good weight for a folding full sized bike.
I am sure a carbon fork will make it even lighter.
What is the material of the current fork?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By mingo

Another visit to the Netherlands with my Brompton...

Another visit to the Netherlands with my Brompton

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Encountered the town of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,666
Posted By tcs

Andrew Ritchie's first folding bike patents date...

Andrew Ritchie's first folding bike patents date from the mid-1970s, and the final form of the basic design appears in patents in the early 1980s. IIRC British and USA patents at the time ran for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,666
Posted By CEBEP

As far as I know they just expire and can't be...

As far as I know they just expire and can't be renewed unlike brand name registration. There are also different rights like copyright rights and that's a different thing as well
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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,666
Posted By CEBEP

I believe you meant patent? Patent did already...

I believe you meant patent? Patent did already expire and there are already lots of Brompton clones available.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,510
Posted By jfouellette

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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,510
Posted By jfouellette

Have you looked at Litepro brand? I just replaced...

Have you looked at Litepro brand? I just replaced my Dahon crankset to a Litepro (square bracket).
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 675
Posted By zebede

Nice Bike

Congratulations! Nice Bike!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,556
Posted By tds101

Changebike is wonderful, but way more expensive...

Changebike is wonderful, but way more expensive than the Downtube Dyan. $599 is a wonderful price point.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By striegel

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My Dahon 2007 Mu P8 on a walkway over the dunes on Hilton Head Island.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-22, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By un.passant

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At home in Paris, with a friend. An opportunity to take my two folders...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By un.passant

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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-21, 04:24 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By Jipe

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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-25-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By CEBEP

Beautiful day, Tuzla, Istanbul

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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,067
Posted By mingo

Back in the Netherlands in the wild.. ...

Back in the Netherlands in the wild..

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Near The Hague
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-12, 04:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,354
Posted By Fairview

Peugeot Folding bike- early 70's?

I'm normally a vintage roadbike kind of guy, but recently added this Peugeot folding bike. I don't know anything about this vintage or model, but it is surprising how well-thought out it is. It...
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