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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 31,309
Posted By joey buzzard

Absolutely true. In an urban environment that...

Absolutely true. In an urban environment that sonsists of 200 meter sprints between traffic lights a 20" bike is pretty unbeatable due to its quick acceleration.

I also find my little bike climbs...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Hey Paul, when the Swift order has arrives would...

Hey Paul, when the Swift order has arrives would be lovely to see some pics of the bike and maybe the framesets too in both colour options. We've only seen the green prototype. The production bikes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,650
Posted By joey buzzard

Looks like a solid commuter. A bit boring...

Looks like a solid commuter.
A bit boring though.
$800 bucks seems a bit of a steep price, but I guess a belt drive and internal gear hub add significantly to the cost. The quality of the finish...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Hi Paul, I've started recommending the...

Hi Paul,

I've started recommending the Origami Swift to friends and acquaintances as it seems to be coming available this month. However on your site the price is listed as $440 which frankly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 155,698
Posted By joey buzzard

I contacted Titan in March 2021 and they quoted...

I contacted Titan in March 2021 and they quoted me these prices for a bespoke titanium Swift with disc brake mounts:

Ti frame & fork $1200
Ti seatpost 31.6 x 600 $95
Ti headset $80
Ti...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 155,698
Posted By joey buzzard

Wow! I think that you're officially my hero,...

Wow! I think that you're officially my hero, Paul.

​​​​​​Have you got a novel design for a titanium Swift or would it be identical to the frames on Jurs bikes? As I remember this thread they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 900
Posted By joey buzzard

The Zizzo Campo looks like a solidly average...

The Zizzo Campo looks like a solidly average middle fold bike and it will probably fit you needs. You'll be able to fit 2 (and possibly 3 at a squeeze) in the back of your car.

Something nobody...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 438,985
Posted By joey buzzard

Summer's almost gone (hurray!)

Orgiva, Granada, Andalusia.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By joey buzzard

Personally, I'd run equal width front and rear...

Personally, I'd run equal width front and rear unless I was in desperate need of something just to roll on, but a wider tire on the rear is better than the other way round. I'd also forgo the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,865
Posted By joey buzzard

Try this link: ...

Try this link:
https://m.es.aliexpress.com/i/4000843035257.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp

I googled it from Spain so the frame pictured is priced in €. I'm sure that it's priced in sterling somewhere...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,865
Posted By joey buzzard

What kind of brakes did your Speed TT have? Were...

What kind of brakes did your Speed TT have? Were they disc or rim brakes? If it ran disc brakes you might consider the new Swift frame from Origami which the company owner says he's selling for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Hey Ron, ​​​​​​My comments regarding regular...

Hey Ron,
​​​​​​My comments regarding regular Marathon tires in the context of the thread I was commenting on two or three weeks ago was spot on. My Marathons are rated 100 psi. For my purposes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

LoLz. "Kinda free publicity..." Wasn't aware...

LoLz. "Kinda free publicity..."

Wasn't aware that you're a famous celebrity, Ron. Do you have a YouTube channel or are you mostly on TikTok? Maybe I'll tune into your content. Celebrity chefs are...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By joey buzzard

Enjoy the book! I've been watching lots of urban...

Enjoy the book! I've been watching lots of urban infrastructure videos on YouTube recently, and the Strong Towns organization is often referred to. Not Just Bikes and Oh the Urbanity are worth...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Yes, good to acknowledge Peter Reich'. Also makes...

Yes, good to acknowledge Peter Reich'. Also makes the bike a bit more special with its original designer's name attached. Random people ask me about my Xootr Swift from time to time. How to pronounce...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

I love the subtle graphic of the paper origami...

I love the subtle graphic of the paper origami swift bird on that top tube. It looks very pretty. +1 style points.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,055
Posted By joey buzzard

LOoks great! Bring on the updates.

LOoks great! Bring on the updates.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

​​​​​​Lovely bottle mount on the top tube. Wide...

​​​​​​Lovely bottle mount on the top tube. Wide 1x gear range. Disc brakes and lots of mounts to attack bags and whatnots. The decals are nicer and more understated than on its Xootr predecessor. And...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-23, 10:59 AM
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,562
Posted By joey buzzard

... Interesting I just looked up Kwggle Bike...

... Interesting

I just looked up Kwggle Bike wheel replacement and came across the company's service policy. Basically they want their customers to ship the bike to their facility in Germany for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,562
Posted By joey buzzard

Maybe better to figure that out replacements now,...

Maybe better to figure that out replacements now, no? If you use the bike to commute a few kilometres a day those wheels will wear out in a relatively short time as there isn't a huge area on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,562
Posted By joey buzzard

So it uses rim brakes on those tiny wheels? What...

So it uses rim brakes on those tiny wheels? What happens when you wear the braking surface out on a rim and need to replace it? Is that type of wheel standard on anything else besides a Kwoggle...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,137
Posted By joey buzzard

The stem just clamps onto the top of the fork. If...

The stem just clamps onto the top of the fork. If by is it "adjustable" you mean does it telescope up and down, no it doesn't. I prefer my bars low and aggressive, hence my choice of a stem with zero...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,137
Posted By joey buzzard

$420 lseems like a reasonably good dealio. ...

$420 lseems like a reasonably good dealio.

I reckon that my own bike weighs around 9kg at the moment (or perhaps just under 20lbs) but it's been awhile since I weighed it with a luggage scale....
03-18-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By joey buzzard

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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Wikipedia entry on the hand of Fatima symbol. ...

Wikipedia entry on the hand of Fatima symbol.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Maybe this is a mad one, but I'll throw it out...

Maybe this is a mad one, but I'll throw it out there.

I had a funny thought today while I was sitting on a bench soaking up sunshine ('tis a cool day even though it's sunny and I've ridden out to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,055
Posted By joey buzzard

I've never heard the term "Homage" applied to...

I've never heard the term "Homage" applied to fake Rolex watches. When I lived in Hong Kong there used to be a division of the police concerned with "counterfeit" luxury goods. "Counterfeit" is the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

The handlebars clip on and off with a quick...

The handlebars clip on and off with a quick release. Keeps everything simple, light and rigid without adding flex. It's also designed so that it takes any standard stem and bars, which is great...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By joey buzzard

Do you have a picture to post?

Do you have a picture to post?
12-18-22, 03:39 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,954
Posted By joey buzzard

No offense, but your comment strikes me as being...

No offense, but your comment strikes me as being a little bit self righteous. The original poster never said how much she paid for the bike, so why would you assume the deal "was too good to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By joey buzzard

I'm fairly confident that I'd destroy that...

I'm fairly confident that I'd destroy that delicate looking front wheel pictured above in a matter of weeks if not days or hours. But yeah, ofc the front wheel doesn't need to be as strong as the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-22, 04:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By joey buzzard

Build the wheel yourself. Purchase the hub...

Build the wheel yourself.

Purchase the hub you want. Select a lightweight rim in the size you need with the appropriate number of holes and either lace it yourself or take it to a bike mechanic...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 438,985
Posted By joey buzzard

Good point. Goddard, one of these, please! ...

Good point.

Goddard, one of these, please!
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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-22-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 438,985
Posted By joey buzzard

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Rio Chico Bar, Orgiva....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-22-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By joey buzzard

Lovely looking minivelo build. The wheels do...

Lovely looking minivelo build.
The wheels do look a bit fragile to me though.
As someone who weighs between 75kg and 85kg depending on my diet and level of activity, and as someone who adores...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-22, 05:00 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Congratulations, Paul! Hope you had fun...

Congratulations, Paul! Hope you had fun developing this idea. I'm glad you did it. New Origami animal in the stable!

Have you come to any firm decisions about production colours yet?

The rack...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,717
Posted By joey buzzard

Good for you. Some.people need their bikes...

Good for you.

Some.people need their bikes for commuting and/or errands and find it necessary to leave their steeds unattended. While you're quite right that cable locks are junk, and I'd...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

I understand that the Balaeric Islands are...

I understand that the Balaeric Islands are fantastic for cycling. Maybe nice to have a base while on Mallorca and do unloaded day trips?

Sounds like you've got a great plan forming, so have fun!!
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 03:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

I get it. Personally I wouldn't call the...

I get it. Personally I wouldn't call the Mediterranean Coast "the South Coast". But a tourist might. So I think it's a forgivable error. Someone commenting thus should be told however that there's...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 01:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

​​​​​The trains in Spain run mainly on the plane....

​​​​​The trains in Spain run mainly on the plane. LOL.

Seriously though, while Spain has a great high speed train network, it doesn't go everywhere. It's great for zipping quickly between...
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

Depends on how you look at it. I interpreted...

Depends on how you look at it. I interpreted "South Coast" as Mediterranean Coast. And while I'm inclined to agree with you that sticking religiously to this coastal route wouldn't necessarily be the...
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

Tarifa has a reputation for being windy as it's...

Tarifa has a reputation for being windy as it's where the Atlantic instead of the Mediterranean starts to influence the weather. While like anywhere windy weather does occur, in general most days are...
Forum: Touring
10-19-22, 03:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

A bit circuitous route from Granada as the desert...

A bit circuitous route from Granada as the desert is in the next province in the other direction, Almeria, but doable. I'd definitely only go this way in the spring, autumn or winter. The summer here...
Forum: Touring
10-18-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By joey buzzard

South is ok. Where I live in La Alpujarras...

South is ok. Where I live in La Alpujarras Granadina is nice because of the high mountains and the nearby coast. Also, despite the semi-arid landscape and intense heat during summer I never find I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

The Origami Swift will be most beautiful without...

The Origami Swift will be most beautiful without a rack. While I think that it's great that there's mounts on the frame for a rack for those who want one, aesthetically such a thing will detract from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

Looking good. How's production going?

Looking good.
How's production going?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,683
Posted By joey buzzard

I took a screenshot of this Origami logo on an...

I took a screenshot of this Origami logo on an unidentified bike currently up on the Origimi website. I like the font and the graphic.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By joey buzzard

Wheel size is definitely the first consideration....

Wheel size is definitely the first consideration.
Personally I like 20" 406 wheels because there's plenty of rims and tyre choices in that size and I also think that it keeps the bike compact. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-22, 03:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By joey buzzard

I'm a bit biased, but... ​​​​​I'd recommend...

I'm a bit biased, but...

​​​​​I'd recommend my bike. In fact, since I got my Xootr Swift my road bike has been collecting cobwebs.

Stiff. Light. Simple, uncomplicated, elegant design. Easy to...
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