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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,959
Posted By nekohime

Hah, I do the exact same thing Amuro Lee does...

Hah, I do the exact same thing Amuro Lee does when shopping! I have a klickfix basket fixed onto the seatpost. The local shop owners always get a kick out of it when I "transform" the bike into a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,565
Posted By nekohime

A Carryme with bullhorns? I am intrigued. ...

A Carryme with bullhorns? I am intrigued.

Also, the girl in me just has to go "SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" :love:
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By nekohime

Very cute--reminds me somewhat of my Moulton...

Very cute--reminds me somewhat of my Moulton (which is still sitting in the garage waiting to be repainted :o)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,641
Posted By nekohime

The Brommie is my everyday horse, and I've been...

The Brommie is my everyday horse, and I've been able to ride Speed TRs on my organized folding bike rides. Overall, ride quality of the TR is better, and for long rides, the TR is vastly preferable,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-11, 11:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,833
Posted By nekohime

As someone who has done exactly that...well,...

As someone who has done exactly that...well, honestly, as long as there weren't many stairs it wasn't too much of a problem. Before I had my office in the lab, I did bring the Brommie everywhere....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,584
Posted By nekohime

Ok...want. I'm gonna try my hand at welding one...

Ok...want. I'm gonna try my hand at welding one like that. It'll probably be utter fail, since I'm just starting to learn, but it might be a good learning experience.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,833
Posted By nekohime

Don't knock it until you try it! I never was told...

Don't knock it until you try it! I never was told that I couldn't bring the Brommie in class. I've done so many times, since my first class used to be one of those and I didn't have time to drop the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-22-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,214
Posted By nekohime

I cut my ergons with a hacksaw too. It pained me,...

I cut my ergons with a hacksaw too. It pained me, but that was the only way to make them fit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-22-11, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,531
Posted By nekohime

You could also do what I do with my brommie for...

You could also do what I do with my brommie for shopping, which is have a brompton bag in front, and a klickfix bag on the seatpost.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-10, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,444
Posted By nekohime

I hate carrying the brommie around too. I love my...

I hate carrying the brommie around too. I love my M6L to bits, but it is just way too heavy. What I did (as others suggested) was put scooter wheels that I took from my brother's broken Razor scooter...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,720
Posted By nekohime

Oooh, this sounds good! Might be there with the...

Oooh, this sounds good! Might be there with the brommie if I'm not working.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By nekohime

I thought....I thought he WAS from NZ, lol. :o ...

I thought....I thought he WAS from NZ, lol. :o

But you Sir, I know you are...Irish.





Don't hit me! Noooooo! :p
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By nekohime

Is Jur ok? *pokes*

Just heard about the 7.1 earthquake down in Christchurch. Was Jur living anywhere close to there? If he was, here's hoping that he, the wife, and all their foldies are ok!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,389
Posted By nekohime

Happy birthday to the owner of my internet crush...

Happy birthday to the owner of my internet crush bike!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-10, 02:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By nekohime

Oh no another victim of folderitis!

Oh no another victim of folderitis!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 43,297
Posted By nekohime

I have mine right next to the cubbyholes for...

I have mine right next to the cubbyholes for shoes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,362
Posted By nekohime

IIRC, their cruiser-type bikes sell for around...

IIRC, their cruiser-type bikes sell for around $250-500 depending on the specs. If you search on ebay for folding bikes one or two might pop up.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,266
Posted By nekohime

O hai, it's another Neko! Locks...only use...

O hai, it's another Neko!

Locks...only use them as an absolute last resort. You can fold the bike and bring it in most places. Get a good kryptonite U-lock (not the mini one; one of the the longer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,362
Posted By nekohime

You see SRS bikes on Ebay a lot...they seem like...

You see SRS bikes on Ebay a lot...they seem like a good value for the price.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-10, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,800
Posted By nekohime

Oh yes, this was one of my many annoyances as a...

Oh yes, this was one of my many annoyances as a folding bike commuter making the loooooong-ass trip from El Monte station to UCLA via bus and Red/Purple line.

To answer the OP...technically you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,740
Posted By nekohime

I know, right? They are truly things of beauty....

I know, right? They are truly things of beauty. :love:
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,740
Posted By nekohime

RL Brommie Pr0n!!!! You guys have officially made...

RL Brommie Pr0n!!!! You guys have officially made my day. :love:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,627
Posted By nekohime

Oooooh, shiny...

Oooooh, shiny...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,828
Posted By nekohime

So cute!

So cute!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-10, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By nekohime

When you get your folder, you should join my...

When you get your folder, you should join my folding bike ride! See my sig for details.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-24-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,865
Posted By nekohime

I hold a folder ride down here in the SoCal area...

I hold a folder ride down here in the SoCal area every now and then, so I have ridden a lot of different kinds of folding bikes, from el cheapo Kent to the super expensive MuSL and Bromptons, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-24-10, 06:38 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,865
Posted By nekohime

I've had the Kent for a while, bought it new for...

I've had the Kent for a while, bought it new for around $150. I liked it well enough, but once my riding style improved and I knew what I wanted from a bike, I wanted better things. So, I got a Dahon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-24-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By nekohime

Oh yeah, forgot that it already has those. ...

Oh yeah, forgot that it already has those.




It is heavier, but, if it's not gonna be used for commuting, then I say I'd rather have the TR, for the sheer number of gears! Plus, you can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-24-10, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,789
Posted By nekohime

The trick is to put the arm on the frame and not...

The trick is to put the arm on the frame and not the wheel.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By nekohime

Speed TR is a nice little bike, and if you want...

Speed TR is a nice little bike, and if you want suspension, you can always put Big Apple tires on it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By nekohime

I can also vouch for the two stores FF mentioned....

I can also vouch for the two stores FF mentioned. Both are awesome if you want Bromptons and electric bikes, but neither shop carries Dahons.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By nekohime

It is super light and rides like a dream. Plus it...

It is super light and rides like a dream. Plus it can always be painted, if you want.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,588
Posted By nekohime

Oh no I'm getting an attack of the folderitis....

Oh no I'm getting an attack of the folderitis. :eek:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By nekohime

Of the folders you have, I'd keep the MuXL and...

Of the folders you have, I'd keep the MuXL and the Brompton, as they seem to be the best all-around bikes in your stable. What are the specs on those two bikes?

I found the perfect folder that met...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-10, 12:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,381
Posted By nekohime

The 24in Glide isn't much smaller...

The 24in Glide isn't much smaller though...stability-wise it may be similar enough for her. Yeah, no crank forward geometry, but it does have the step-through frame that she wants.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,332
Posted By nekohime

Is this at the Disney Hall?

Is this at the Disney Hall?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,332
Posted By nekohime

More racing green brommie love (although it looks...

More racing green brommie love (although it looks black in this pic):

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_SdF0uuk3iUc/SeazsNnd05I/AAAAAAAAB_E/rdXal_6-SqE/s800/100_0256.JPG
07-19-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By nekohime

Oh, question: what's the best way to use the...

Oh, question: what's the best way to use the public transportation system? Clipper card? Just pay cash?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,497
Posted By nekohime

Pretty most folding bikes are "step through"...

Pretty most folding bikes are "step through" because of the geometry, so unless you really want the curvy design, any small-wheeled foldie will do. More info on what you want would be helpful, such...
07-19-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By nekohime

Ehehe, yeah, NorCal fooster meetup would be nice!...

Ehehe, yeah, NorCal fooster meetup would be nice! I don't think we have any set plans for Thurs evening, well, aside from the fact that we have to get to the greyhound station by 11pm.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,732
Posted By nekohime

Ergon grips are made of win. I do have GC-2 grips...

Ergon grips are made of win. I do have GC-2 grips on my M-type and they are absolutely lovely.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,732
Posted By nekohime

I dunno...price list says it should be the same,...

I dunno...price list says it should be the same, but I think market forces are at work here. Most of the Brompton dealers here in the US stock mostly the M-type, so if someone wants and S- or P-type...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,732
Posted By nekohime

I don't think they cost the same everywhere. I...

I don't think they cost the same everywhere. I did want a p-type but they're more expensive on all the sites I looked at.
07-19-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By nekohime

We'll be coming in by train Wed morning, staying...

We'll be coming in by train Wed morning, staying overnight at a friend's place in Oakland, and leaving a bit before midnight on Thursday evening. I think teh bf has reservations for Yoshi's in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,917
Posted By nekohime

Yeah, airlines now are utterly sucky. :(

Yeah, airlines now are utterly sucky. :(
07-18-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By nekohime

Oooh, great links, thanks. Free admission at the...

Oooh, great links, thanks. Free admission at the California Academy of Sciences, woot!
07-18-10, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By nekohime

Nah, no bikes. I wanted to bring my foldie to get...

Nah, no bikes. I wanted to bring my foldie to get around town, but my doc says don't go up too many hills, and SF is pretty much all hill. :notamused::(
07-17-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By nekohime

Neko and teh bf are going to SF!

Hey guys, my bf and I are going up to SF/Oakland next week, either Wednesday or Thursday, and we'll be staying for two days. Anyone up for a meet up?

Teh bf definitely wants to go to Yoshi's on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,431
Posted By nekohime

When I had a cheapo folder I would lock it...

When I had a cheapo folder I would lock it sometimes. It was a fold-in-half type, so I would fold it up and put a u-lock or chain through the two wheels. Now that I have a brompton I really, really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,365
Posted By nekohime

I don't have a death wish, so no, I do not clip...

I don't have a death wish, so no, I do not clip in. If ever I do wish to commit suicide though, I'll let you guys know. :lol:
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