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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

Hey DocPickles! That's a great post and...

Hey DocPickles!

That's a great post and write up of the Revelo. You should send it to the owner!

For me, It's a pretty good ride for the little folder that it is. The fold is fast, both to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-17, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

Not sure if this has been discussed before, but...

Not sure if this has been discussed before, but is the Helix get its design from this?

http://inhabitat.com/mikulas-novotny-introduces-folder-a-folding-bike-with-full-size-wheels/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-17, 06:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 46,477
Posted By Flimbs

What is your opinion of the state of the lock...

What is your opinion of the state of the lock after its first attack? Review videos show that the teeth and cable portion of the lock absolutely mangle it to the point of the rendering the lock...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-17, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Flimbs

Thanks for the responses. I'm just wondering why...

Thanks for the responses. I'm just wondering why there are holes in the flat pieces, but they're not actually joining to create anything stronger, and why the latch side doesn't seem to be adding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-17, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Flimbs

This type of fold - Is the strength all in the hinge? (pics inside)

https://imgur.com/a/8XZg1

From what I can tell, the hinge seems to be the only thing thing holding together. The latch is plastic and doesn't do much and when there fold comes nicely together, it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,280
Posted By Flimbs

That's fantastic news. I followed them from...

That's fantastic news. I followed them from their kickstarter campaign too and to have it available locally would be great. Whereabouts are you located?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-14-17, 05:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

Whoever else that was on the fence about this...

Whoever else that was on the fence about this company, they're actually coming through with delivery! Bonus too, because of the delay, they're offering some cool upgrades and extras, as well as an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,558
Posted By Flimbs

:bike:American investors only.

:bike:American investors only.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-17, 03:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,857
Posted By Flimbs

The Allen sports ultra X is a sweet ride and a...

The Allen sports ultra X is a sweet ride and a very light folder. 18 lbs about. Carbon frame.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-17, 05:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,620
Posted By Flimbs

The elite pakit would be an amazing lightweight...

The elite pakit would be an amazing lightweight choice, but for multi-modal commuting, I want a quicker fold, as opposed to a disassembly fold. Fairly good looking though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-17, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,432
Posted By Flimbs

Birdy...... Fly out the door.... Haha!

Birdy...... Fly out the door.... Haha!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

Whoops, I completely misread. You said not to get...

Whoops, I completely misread. You said not to get the birdy. I've researched so many folders now that it'd hard not to get the n+1.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-17, 05:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

This company just launched so on top of their...

This company just launched so on top of their discounted launch price, they also offered a special discount to those who have been following them. I only found them in March at my local bike show....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-17, 04:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

Thanks for your insight. Some of things I didn't...

Thanks for your insight. Some of things I didn't think about.

The fold definitely isn't the smallest, but it would suit me for now. I probably wouldn't be travel with it. It's smaller than the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-17, 04:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

I could be right in that it is may not be...

I could be right in that it is may not be designed with touring in mind, especially with those ergonomics and body positioning. It is seems very upright. For me, I'm not looking for my first folder...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

Looks like they've launched! Very reasonable...

Looks like they've launched! Very reasonable initial offering price. It's a not one of the big names that everyone talks about, but the difference for me is that I I've met the owners, they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-17, 04:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,248
Posted By Flimbs

If I could afford, why not? Unfortunately, it's...

If I could afford, why not? Unfortunately, it's a few thousand above my budget. Like... Ever so slighty. About $5000 too much.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-17, 04:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,905
Posted By Flimbs

The very motto I live by. A lightweight package...

The very motto I live by. A lightweight package it is!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-17, 09:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,905
Posted By Flimbs

They're a touch off from their kickstarter...

They're a touch off from their kickstarter campaign proposed estimated retail price of 1550 euro. Oh well! 6.9 kgs is quite a feat though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,213
Posted By Flimbs

Bianchi Strellson folding bike - any info?

Someone posted one up for sale and my Google-fu powers are not strong with this one. I wasn't able to find a single thing on this bike. Kinda looks like an origami.

Has anyone ever heard of a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,522
Posted By Flimbs

:PIf I order two, does this mean it's 100% off? ...

:PIf I order two, does this mean it's 100% off? My math isn't so good.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-17, 02:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,248
Posted By Flimbs

So the mut yap makes it total sense. Good to...

So the mut yap makes it total sense. Good to hear.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-17, 03:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,248
Posted By Flimbs

On one of their YouTube videos, someone commented...

On one of their YouTube videos, someone commented that they went out of business two months earlier to their post on Feb 2017. But that's just a comment.

But then I tried to call Seattle Cycles...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-17, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,593
Posted By Flimbs

It was once the American dream to own a car of...

It was once the American dream to own a car of your own, as a status symbol. I now see it as a environmentally unfriendly crutch that I could certainly do without.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-17, 06:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

The frame is too small for you, or the wheels? I...

The frame is too small for you, or the wheels? I asked about the possibility of a 20" version, he said maybe.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,671
Posted By Flimbs

Revelo Lift - new folder on the market

Hey folder experts,

Hoping to get your input on what you think of this folder, I saw it at the Toronto bike show this past weekend and very intrigued by it. Doesn't fold up as small as the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-17, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

Is this via mass update from Peter?

Is this via mass update from Peter?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-17, 10:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 24,831
Posted By Flimbs

From what it reads, it looks like rider weight,...

From what it reads, it looks like rider weight, but they don't list out the total carrying capacity, so I'm gonna ask. If I'm tipping the scales at 185 lbs sans clothes, then it's already a risk...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 24,831
Posted By Flimbs

I was considering a pakit too, but the elite (?)...

I was considering a pakit too, but the elite (?) super light version has a max load of 190 lbs. I'm barely under that, bodyweight wise. Slap on anything else to carry and it's over.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,621
Posted By Flimbs

By the barrage of replies thus far on this bike,...

By the barrage of replies thus far on this bike, I would say you're right!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,621
Posted By Flimbs

Guess it would be beneficial in this forum as...

Guess it would be beneficial in this forum as well, to see what the folding experts think of the fold itself, as opposed to just scrutinizing the electric aspects of the bike. Besides, I don't go to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

The obvious difference here being that Brompton...

The obvious difference here being that Brompton is a reputable long standing company with decades under their belts.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-17, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,621
Posted By Flimbs

Stark Drive - new E-bike folder

Thoughts from you experts?


Stark Drive $399 electric folding bike - BikeRadar (http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/stark-drive-e-bike-49071/)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

That's an interesting point. CC insurance may...

That's an interesting point. CC insurance may not cover the kickstarter campaign, but it might cover a pre-order. :twitchy: It's almost Feb, and getting closer to the alleged goal line. I really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

Everyone else get the nicely worded email update?

Everyone else get the nicely worded email update?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-17, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

That's a super bold move... Quite the leap of...

That's a super bold move... Quite the leap of faith. I hope your investment helps push the Helix over the goal line! I live in Toronto so I figure that I could potentially see and try the bike, if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,248
Posted By Flimbs

That does make a lot more sense. They wouldn't...

That does make a lot more sense. They wouldn't be too smart to price themselves out of the market straight out of the gate. But I guess time will tell. Interesting though, that there hasn't been a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-17, 10:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,248
Posted By Flimbs

Umm....ya. $10k is kinda too rich for my blood. ...

Umm....ya. $10k is kinda too rich for my blood. I have my eye out for a non-electric anyways, but after seeing this, I don't have my hopes up that I'd be able to afford the Burke 20 non-electric.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-17, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

I lived in China for a year once before myself......

I lived in China for a year once before myself... How sweet would these Helixxes...ices..es be eh? Granted, I'm comparing them to the local upright beaters that everyone rides. :commute:
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

Thanks Jur for showing us his latest update. I...

Thanks Jur for showing us his latest update. I suppose that is a glimmer of hope.

They say that computer users get impatient within 2 seconds of a perceived frozen screen, which is why they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

Oh that's what he was referring to. Lol. Yes in...

Oh that's what he was referring to. Lol. Yes in that sense, he is taking orders then. My bad.

Seems like he has to go the route of 'The Coolest Cooler', to raise funds. That sucks.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

Well technically, he wasn't pre-selling anything....

Well technically, he wasn't pre-selling anything. The concept behind crowdfunding on kickstarter is about backing an idea or a concept because you believe that they can deliver something new to the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,810
Posted By Flimbs

12-24 update?

Hey Jur and other Helix backers,

I'm dying to know what the 12-24 update (#14) said...if there was one. Or did you already provide a jist if it up top? I created an account just to bump this...
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