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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 49,645
Posted By Bill Wilby

Will this help, Milano Folding Bikers: VELLO...

Will this help, Milano Folding Bikers: VELLO Bike+ (http://milanofoldingbikers.blogspot.com/2018/09/vello-bike.html#more)
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-10-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 49,645
Posted By Bill Wilby

Interesting comments

Thanks Snazpizaz, I could update some of your concerns, first the power on the hills. Did you have the Vello Plus operating from a phone and were you able to change and view the power settings?

I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 49,645
Posted By Bill Wilby

For anyone interested in the Vello Plus I have...

For anyone interested in the Vello Plus I have published this user report and I will try and answer questions people may have, https://cycleforfun.ca/the-vello-plus-is-here-testing-and-review/ :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,279
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi, the Vello Bike manual reads, 100 kg for the...

Hi, the Vello Bike manual reads, 100 kg for the rider, 12 kg for extra weight.

Cheers, Bill
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-17, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Bill Wilby

Discovery of Two mint Strida Mark 1 folders

I need help finding a home for these two mint condition Mark 1 Stridas, here is a link to the story of their discovery. I think they belong in a museum. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,279
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi I am located in the interior of British...

Hi I am located in the interior of British Columbia, Western Canada. Grand Forks is located on the border north west of Spokane WA.

Bill
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-17, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,279
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi, yes the version 3 Vello as shown in the...

Hi, yes the version 3 Vello as shown in the second video in my review at about 1:24 shows it rolling when completely folded. I didn't have foldable fenders on my demo but Valentin did show me the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,279
Posted By Bill Wilby

Vello Folding Bike from Austria

I recently had the opportunity to use a Vello bike and to visit the Vello studio in Vienna. Here is my blog post with my impressions and Vello information. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,667
Posted By Bill Wilby

The magnet on a Strida is on the front wheel,...

The magnet on a Strida is on the front wheel, open side, the magnet keeper which is a flexible receiver is on the rear wheel open side. The magnet keeper has a adjustment screw that controls the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-16, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,538
Posted By Bill Wilby

TreeHugger Magazine posted info about the Vello,...

TreeHugger Magazine posted info about the Vello, the discussion has been quite heated. The designer of the Vello, Valentin has posted replies with explanations regarding the design and capabilities...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,538
Posted By Bill Wilby

The Vello Plus Kickstarter is now over, they...

The Vello Plus Kickstarter is now over, they raised just over 470,000 euros! Did anyone here order one?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-02-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,304
Posted By Bill Wilby

I recently had the opportunity to try the Half...

I recently had the opportunity to try the Half Bike. I like the videos and the idea and it certainly looks like fun. What I learned with my few min. test, if I wanted to ride the Half Bike I would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,148
Posted By Bill Wilby

Yes the Strida rolls very easily and because of...

Yes the Strida rolls very easily and because of it's shape gripping it under the seat mount a carrying it next to your body up stairs is also easy.

I think it is to bad that most people on this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-16, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,631
Posted By Bill Wilby

This Spring I flew to Toronto with my Strida and...

This Spring I flew to Toronto with my Strida and a Burley Travoy Trailer, this post explains the trip (https://stridacanada.ca/?p=4123). The Strida and the trailer in a bag is over sized luggage but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,789
Posted By Bill Wilby

Great job on the Strida Bob, thank you for...

Great job on the Strida Bob, thank you for sharing. I have those parts in stock too and also most every other Strida part available for Stridas 5.0 and newer.

cheers, Bill

Disclaimer, I am...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,451
Posted By Bill Wilby

The Strida rolls very easily but if you need to...

The Strida rolls very easily but if you need to carry it that is easy and comfortable too. Because of the upright design you can pick up the Strida under the seat mount and carry it upright against...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,974
Posted By Bill Wilby

Federico, I have sold Strida bikes to parents for...

Federico, I have sold Strida bikes to parents for their kids. The kids love the choice of colours and the shape, the parents love the low maintenance, clean belt and how easy it is to adjust the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi Blakcloud, interesting, I have two customers...

Hi Blakcloud, interesting, I have two customers who flew AC to South America last winter business class with no bike fees. They are on their way to Paris this week with AC and flying economy so we...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-15, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By Bill Wilby

Flying with a Folder in Canada

Last weekend I took my Strida with me on an excursion to Edmonton Alberta. West Jet in Canada now accepts a folding bike as regular luggage with a size less than 80 combined inches. Reading Air...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-15, 08:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,454
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi, I have a Strida EVO demo in Toronto if you...

Hi, I have a Strida EVO demo in Toronto if you would like to check it out sometime. Also Andi in Toronto could fix your Strida so the belt won't skip, the skipping is from wear and adjustment and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-15, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Bill Wilby

Junksupposed, thank you for the kind words...

Junksupposed, thank you for the kind words regarding myself and my passion for Strida.

I think the readers of this thread would like to know how much use your latest Strida bike had before you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi, Would you be able to give the readers more...

Hi, Would you be able to give the readers more information as to how many miles you have ridden your Strida between March and November 2014? What kind of roads or trails do you ride, are they paved...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-15, 08:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,114
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi Steely Dan, one thing for others to consider...

Hi Steely Dan, one thing for others to consider when reading this thread is that a new Strida with 18 inch wheels and either of the two new wider handle bar options, rides considerable different than...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-15, 08:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,114
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi Steely Dan, Me again with my Stridas,...

Hi Steely Dan,

Me again with my Stridas, have you considered a Strida SX? 18 inch not 20 inch wheels but a quality SS bike that is fun to ride.

Cheers, Bill

[disclaimer, I am the Canadian...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-15, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,361
Posted By Bill Wilby

Depending on the height of your daughter the...

Depending on the height of your daughter the Strida is a bike to consider for young people. The seat height on a Strida adjusts to fit someone 4' 9" to 6' 4" but I have seen children ride it who are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By Bill Wilby

Strida EVO at the Smithsonian NYC

The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in NYC opened this Dec 12th after 3 years of renovation. One of the first exhibits is titled Beautiful User , included in the exhibit is a Red Strida EVO...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,362
Posted By Bill Wilby

A person 4'9" to 6'2" can ride a Strida...

A person 4'9" to 6'2" can ride a Strida comfortably. I have witnessed young people less than 4'9" being able to ride the Strida. The standard seat mount found on the Lt model adjusts by removing the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-14, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By Bill Wilby

I think you may also consider a Strida bike,...

I think you may also consider a Strida bike, quick to fold, will roll when folded, clean with a belt drive, low maintenance, very good disk brakes and your teenage boys might think it is a cool bike!...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-14, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,448
Posted By Bill Wilby

I am surprised I have not seen mentioned the...

I am surprised I have not seen mentioned the Strida EVO with 18 inch wheels. With a comfortable saddle and either the bent handle bars or the new M-style handle bars 10 miles would be easy. For...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,245
Posted By Bill Wilby

I would like to join with my Strida business...

I would like to join with my Strida business page, is this possible? I have several Strida customers in your area. When I use my page to try and join there is no option.
Thanks, Bill Strida...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,908
Posted By Bill Wilby

You may consider a Strida, I know Stridas are not...

You may consider a Strida, I know Stridas are not too popular here on this forum but I have had the experience of helping hundreds of people try the Strida for the first time. The vast majority of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,617
Posted By Bill Wilby

I have sold a Strida to a young person not much...

I have sold a Strida to a young person not much taller than your daughter, there is the advantage that once a young person is tall enough to ride a Strida they may never out grow it. The Frame is the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By Bill Wilby

Just watched the third episode of Almost Human, I...

Just watched the third episode of Almost Human, I am a little disappointed I haven't seen my Strida bikes yet but not disappointed in the show and I am enjoying it. They have shot 12 episodes of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By Bill Wilby

Thank you for the correction, I knew that but as...

Thank you for the correction, I knew that but as all of you know sometimes it is hard to type what you are thinking, there should be some kind of software like a spell checker that asks you as you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By Bill Wilby

Hi, if you haven't found the Strida forum then...

Hi, if you haven't found the Strida forum then you may consider posting there. There are many helpful and knowledgeable Strida owners in the Strida forum, http://www.stridaforum.com/forum/

Bill
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By Bill Wilby

Almost Human and Strida

Some of you may have noticed the promotion of the new Fox T.V. series Almost Human. It premiers Monday night, I am going to be watching for the Strida bikes included in the show. The main character...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,454
Posted By Bill Wilby

Have you considered a Strida? Comfortable...

Have you considered a Strida? Comfortable upright riding position with little weight on your wrist, quick fold that you can roll, clean with a belt, single or three speed, and light 10kg.
Bill...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,992
Posted By Bill Wilby

yes that is me

Yes I still have the Quest and the suitcase and there is still a cycle for fun, but I have been having a lot of fun with Strida as of late. 305116305114305116
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,992
Posted By Bill Wilby

Big Foot and Strida SX

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Here is a photo of my friend big foot stealing my Strida in the wild. I have just become the Strida distributor for Western Canada, I have posted here before as Bill from www.cycleforfun.ca...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,546
Posted By Bill Wilby

Nearest Strida to test ride

I have been following your thread with interest, I may also be your nearest Strida dealer, we are located on the border North of Spokane. We do have demo bikes, the LT and the 3 speed EVO. I also...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,001
Posted By Bill Wilby

Have you considered a Strida, folds fast, clean...

Have you considered a Strida, folds fast, clean with no chain, rolls easily when folded. There have been some who say it is not comfortable for longer rides but for me this is not true. Because of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,668
Posted By Bill Wilby

Thank you for the welcome, I have not heard back...

Thank you for the welcome, I have not heard back yet from the new EVO owner but I expect to. We have winter now and it snowed a little last night so not much riding here until the spring. I like the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,668
Posted By Bill Wilby

Guy in Canada

Hi all, I am the guy in Canada with the Strida EVOs, as far as I know the first one I sold was the first in North America. I am a Strida fan and have been the only Canadian dealer since July of this...
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