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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,504
Posted By somnatash

Hi Jonas very welcome, I am on your waiting...

Hi Jonas very welcome,

I am on your waiting list (as long as its cute and/or a technical gem). A 4-6kg, sub 5 seconds fold, ultra compact folder, clean and fast... sounds like a dream almost too...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,258
Posted By somnatash

Hi, thx. The gearing is fine (and you can...

Hi,
thx. The gearing is fine (and you can choose how you like it with Ben). Yes I find it very convenient to have only one grip shifter. But there are drawbacks to the hub: The hubs can be very...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By somnatash

What a beauty, will you give it a new live?

What a beauty, will you give it a new live?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-09, 03:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,525
Posted By somnatash

Hi, welcome and good luck. I dont know about the...

Hi, welcome and good luck. I dont know about the prices, but here is an ebay-auction as a reference. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-09, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By somnatash

Hi Hugo, congrats to your bikes, it would be nice...

Hi Hugo, congrats to your bikes, it would be nice to see some pics of them someday :-)
I think its normal...at least I have never heard or read (like for example in the yahoo group brompton talk) of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-03-09, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,212
Posted By somnatash

Hm, lighter is better and I rather want to...

Hm, lighter is better and I rather want to improve in this respect than go worse. I obviously accepted the weights of the folders, I already own, so I guess their weights are my personal limit. At...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,326
Posted By somnatash

Hi - welcome, some here have chopped the stem...

Hi - welcome,
some here have chopped the stem to have it lower, I do not recall the thread at the moment but I am sure I have seen pics.

If you want your lbs to change the stem, good luck, tt...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,973
Posted By somnatash

Thanks for letting us know! Yeah, CarryMe is a...

Thanks for letting us know!
Yeah, CarryMe is a surprising machine - better than expected from the looks :-)
Forum: Commuting
12-23-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,055
Posted By somnatash

Again very welcome entertainment, thx for...

Again very welcome entertainment, thx for posting.
http://www.smilies.4-user.de/include/Optimismus/smilie_op_015.gif (http://www.smilies.4-user.de)
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,434
Posted By somnatash

No, you have been misinformed. The M and P-typ...

No, you have been misinformed. The M and P-typ bar can be tilted for- and backwards slightly, secured in this position and the bike still will fold fine. However this is only true for some small...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-08, 03:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Posted By somnatash

Have you considered the xootr swift? The swift...

Have you considered the xootr swift? The swift will cover most of your requirements:

- ETRO 406 wheels :thumb:
- speedy (belongs to the fastest folders) :thumb:
- $ 699 :thumb:
- fits in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-08, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,969
Posted By somnatash

You probably made up your mind anyway but did you...

You probably made up your mind anyway but did you know that there are two different elastomers for different weights? I have read that, if using the too soft, the hub gets damaged, resulting in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-20-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,945
Posted By somnatash

Wow, you really did it you got determination -...

Wow, you really did it you got determination - and it looks good too :thumb:
I keep my fingers cross that is does not break down under you.
(only time I did something similar, I ended up on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-20-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By somnatash

Try Birdy with Big Apples

Try Birdy with Big Apples
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-20-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,240
Posted By somnatash

+1 on folder fanatics explanations. And...

+1 on folder fanatics explanations.

And Makeinu is right too, the brommie is a surprisingly "large bike" when it comes to fitting. A brompton owning, (5'10" tall) woman here so biased advice, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-17-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 98,836
Posted By somnatash

Here an internet find on a cheap one, I cant...

Here an internet find on a cheap one, I cant comment on the quality so I have no idea if the bag is a good solutions but looks interesting:...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,640
Posted By somnatash

Can you also use your "40% off option" only for...

Can you also use your "40% off option" only for accessories like decent lights, new tires or a new saddle? If yes, and if you are willing to learn/do your own maintenance, with your budget, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,989
Posted By somnatash

what is the top tube length of a size small...

what is the top tube length of a size small Tikit? (and from where to where it is taken?) THX
Somna
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By somnatash

Design 21: Bikerella on swift and folding handlebar

Hi, I stumbled on this pic, a finalist design of a raincoat on a swift:
http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee323/Tarmacblossom/dsc00910.jpg

Also interesting is a folding handlebar, it is the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-08, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,470
Posted By somnatash

Hi, the Utopia and the Bernds had the same...

Hi,

the Utopia and the Bernds had the same engineer. So they are similar but not the same. Its not a belt drive bike though, its a normal chain drive that is equipped with a very nice full chain...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-15-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,242
Posted By somnatash

Hm, for changing/sanding the blocks, I find it...

Hm, for changing/sanding the blocks, I find it more convenient to leave the wheels where they are and just push the refills out of their holders by unscrewing the little brake block screw.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-15-08, 09:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By somnatash

Ah okay, good to know, it was not so obvious to...

Ah okay, good to know, it was not so obvious to me and I think extra luggage charges can be of concern. BTW: The delsey axiom costs about $138,- and the turtle $142,-.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-15-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By somnatash

Hi John, I don't know what is a "standard...

Hi John,
I don't know what is a "standard suitcase", - perhaps somebody can post a link to the regulations? What I have found for checked baggage is this (IATA):
In general, checked baggage is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-15-08, 03:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,201
Posted By somnatash

Riding a SA 8 on my modified Brompton and an...

Riding a SA 8 on my modified Brompton and an Alfine hub on my bigwheel nonfolder, I like to say the above is very much in line with my experience.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-14-08, 05:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By somnatash

Yes, I too think the brompton is not the best for...

Yes, I too think the brompton is not the best for off-road. Still its a very strong and sturdy bike and occasionally riding on gravel roads should be no problem. Since pics can tell more than words:...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 04:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,397
Posted By somnatash

Like that? ...

Like that?
http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee323/Tarmacblossom/savebikeriding.jpg
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 04:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,531
Posted By somnatash

Yes, saddles are very individualistic. Some...

Yes, saddles are very individualistic. Some hints: the more upright you sit, the wider the saddle. Racing saddles are comfortable in a more racing like position. The longer the commute, the less...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-08, 04:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By somnatash

@alpa: Yes, for riding long distances fitting is...

@alpa: Yes, for riding long distances fitting is crucial. If you have the chance to try a brompton in comparisson, please post your impression. I would love to try a ticket. I am 5'10 too and find my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By somnatash

Hi - welcome! Yes, a brompton will be very fine...

Hi - welcome!
Yes, a brompton will be very fine for your purposes. So probably will the ticket (no personal experience on that bike). A test ride is sure the best idea.
If you like to read more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,201
Posted By somnatash

Yep, and that, in the long run, means that bigger...

Yep, and that, in the long run, means that bigger tires are cheaper since there is faster wear in smaller diameters.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,768
Posted By somnatash

Test ridden once. I thought is has a weird...

Test ridden once. I thought is has a weird feeling, didn't like it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,724
Posted By somnatash

Ahrg, no do not rubbish your mini, solution is...

Ahrg, no do not rubbish your mini, solution is near: Velocity has those, not cheap but super nice Aeroheat 305 rims with 28 Drilling. I think they have them in stock - if not, they should take a back...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,541
Posted By somnatash

Who EvilV you got so exited, did you see the post...

Who EvilV you got so exited, did you see the post was 6 month ago?
I miss her too
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,541
Posted By somnatash

Hi, great link thanks! I did a similar...

Hi, great link thanks!
I did a similar modification myself with grind-wheels. One has to be careful not to take to large skate wheels as the CarryMe then lends away from the wheels and looses...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By somnatash

Well, I agree. Maybe not compared to a private...

Well, I agree.
Maybe not compared to a private car (China was the topic, how many have cars there compared to the west?) but compared to walking and compared to a cheap second hand "normal" bike....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,264
Posted By somnatash

The CarryMe it different to the Strida: it stands...

The CarryMe it different to the Strida: it stands alone very nicely and even with smaller roller wheels (which I swapped for skatewheels) it is rolled very easily. What is true though is that, to...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,673
Posted By somnatash

Don't know about Walmart bikes. Just like to post...

Don't know about Walmart bikes. Just like to post what a guy from a german bike forum did. He commutes 15 miles (round trip) to work, sometimes with his child in a trailer on a supermarket bike for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By somnatash

I do the hip method and it gets quicker in time...

I do the hip method and it gets quicker in time but I can still see the convenience of a "clackclack, no brainer" adjusting style.

Nah, I dont think some tape will do the groove/channel job,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,264
Posted By somnatash

Hi, yeah - so I roll my brommi on EZ-Wheels...

Hi,
yeah - so I roll my brommi on EZ-Wheels with the upper part of the telescopic-seatpost very much up (that's how it is set anyway) and the lower part down, to secure the fold. (Hmhm, I just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By somnatash

Yeah, a combination of Dahons groove/channel to...

Yeah, a combination of Dahons groove/channel to solve rotation issues and Bromptons kind of collar-widening of the end of the seatpost to make it stop at the shim inside the seatstem (which then...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-08, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,159
Posted By somnatash

Hi, how long is the wheelbase of the biggest...

Hi,
how long is the wheelbase of the biggest tikit?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
Posted By somnatash

Yeha, thx for the compliment for being...

Yeha, thx for the compliment for being perceptive...well, actually it is quite easily to be detected from your air...but now I want to see some pic of "The Real alien Evil on Strida"

@Henry:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
Posted By somnatash

Does Evil love them cause he´s not the real...

Does Evil love them cause he´s not the real thing, also???
Uops running for cover...


@HenryLuis: You really never want to ride a longer distance than 300 meters? I guess most here would not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-08, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,008
Posted By somnatash

Hi, wish you a lot of fun with it. Please...

Hi,
wish you a lot of fun with it. Please share your experience with us and if time and mood give us some pics!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
Posted By somnatash

+1 on the CarryMe. I have one myself and for...

+1 on the CarryMe.

I have one myself and for me its perfect for anything up to 3km on flat surface (it can handle more of course) - I use it mainly as an alternative to walking eg. to the bakery...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-08, 05:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,781
Posted By somnatash

My Dad rides bike lanes (some of them are...

My Dad rides bike lanes (some of them are obligatory here and some are not too bad). He sticks explicit icon decals to the right rear mirrors of cars while riding along. Its a quick action since a...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-08, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,302
Posted By somnatash

Normal, I guess. I tried just now the same to our...

Normal, I guess. I tried just now the same to our two brand new brooks (a Finesse and a Flyer) and they behave like yours.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,981
Posted By somnatash

Yes, "they, who want some fun" see you early with...

Yes, "they, who want some fun" see you early with your warning vest so that they CAN harass.
But also because you send a message - not necessarily to be **** but something like:"Here I am, take...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,981
Posted By somnatash

Yes, that was the thought, certainly only rare...

Yes, that was the thought, certainly only rare "sometimes", not the regular commuting situation.
Forum: Commuting
12-03-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,981
Posted By somnatash

For a woman it sometimes can mean less danger to...

For a woman it sometimes can mean less danger to not be seen by certain drivers of cars and trucks.
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