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Old 03-05-21, 12:04 AM
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I see the Lotus is on your website and sold out in all three colors. Did you sell out the original offering or is that just a way to put on a placeholder? I don't even need a 16" bike, but the Lotus looks so nice.
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I see the Lotus is on your website and sold out in all three colors. Did you sell out the original offering or is that just a way to put on a placeholder? I don't even need a 16" bike, but the Lotus looks so nice.
This is a placeholder on our website. We will have them in stock in late May.
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Originally Posted by Pinigis
All we have so far is the drawing of the frame. We should have a prototype in about 6 weeks.
Any updates on the 20in wheeled prototype that you could share? 🤔
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Any updates on the 20in wheeled prototype that you could share? 🤔
It’s being built right now. I should have photos of it in a couple of weeks. It’s taking a bit longer because we are making temporary jigs to hold everything before the permanent jigs are produced
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Originally Posted by Pinigis
It’s being built right now. I should have photos of it in a couple of weeks. It’s taking a bit longer because we are making temporary jigs to hold everything before the permanent jigs are produced
That's great news that its moving forward so quickly. On the question of tire clearance (width), what did you decide for your final design?
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Originally Posted by JosephLMonti
That's great news that its moving forward so quickly. On the question of tire clearance (width), what did you decide for your final design?
We are good for a 2" tire
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We are good for a 2" tire
With a fender?
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With a fender?
we hope.
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With a fender?
we hope.
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Originally Posted by JosephLMonti
I know you don't even have a prototype yet, but do you have a mock-up of the design simliar to the one you provided in the #1 post of this thread?
The prototype is finally out for painting, so I should have photos to share in a week.
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Originally Posted by Pinigis
The prototype is finally out for painting, so I should have photos to share in a week.
OH, I was referring to the prototype of the 20" version, the 16" is ready for delivery next month.
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OH, I was referring to the prototype of the 20" version, the 16" is ready for delivery next month.
Yes, I understood what you meant
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I'm one of those people,...and I'm committed to getting this when the IGH model becomes available.
Pinigis Any word on the IGH model? I'm 100% interested,...
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Originally Posted by JosephLMonti
Any updates on the 20in wheeled prototype that you could share? 🤔
I should have some photons to share next week
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I should have some photons to share next week
What's the weight limit? And will we EVER get an IGH model?
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This is the 20” version

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This is the 20” version
Don't see brakes bosses for rim brakes.
Are the dropouts vertical? Bottom bracket?
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Originally Posted by anga
Don't see brakes bosses for rim brakes.
Are the dropouts vertical? Bottom bracket?
no bosses for rim brakes simply because they are unattractive. The dropouts are vertical, so an eccentric bottom bracket can be used with a IGH
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Very nice looking. How much will these sell for?
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Very nice looking. How much will these sell for?
I am not sure yet. Path of that depends upon the future of Trump’s China tax and part on the currently-insane shipping costs (up by over 100%)
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I guess I'll never get a response/answer,... I'm out!
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I guess I'll never get a response/answer,... I'm out!
what was your question?
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Originally Posted by tds101
What's the weight limit? And will we EVER get an IGH model?
260 pounds. Yes, there will be an IGH
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My next bike will have 20' wheels and an IGH, that much is certain. Thanks for considering that option.
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Originally Posted by Pinigis
what was your question?
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260 pounds. Yes, there will be an IGH
THANK YOU!!! My wife will KILL ME, but I'm IN!!!
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