First Official Folding Bike Thread!! :) Name Your Bike!
01-12-21, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cat0020
$20 for a life lesson in what to look for when you purchase a used bike.
01-24-21, 06:37 PM
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Just added the Xootr Swift and the Bike Friday Pocket Companion to my folding stable.
01-29-21, 04:27 AM
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I have recently added three bikes to my stable, which all just fit across my 'stable' as well 
Meet 'Danusia' (on top), 'Big R' (in the middle) and 'Zenit' (hiding at the back).
Meet 'Danusia' (on top), 'Big R' (in the middle) and 'Zenit' (hiding at the back).
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02-09-21, 05:50 AM
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Skoot?
Originally Posted by wheelguy
Oddly, I don't have any pictures of my Picnica,so I'll have to take some. In the meantime, I do have a pic of the Skoot (attached). If you're not familiar with this bike, it was actually a very clever attempt to to make a convenient and clean folder that could be "disguised" as a suitcase. The "main" wheels fold up inside the body of the case, the three piece foldable handlebars go back and down, the quick release cranks come off and are stashed in the case under the seat, and the seat sinks into the case as well. You then pull a canvas "lid" over the top of the case, and you can then pull it along like a suitcase. The idea was that with this design, nobody could deny access into a store or on a bus because it doesn't even look like a folder. It kind of has that "James Bond" appeal to it - or the "transformers" - depending on which decade you spent in your formative years. BTW, although this bike may look kind of funky, it was designed by someone from the aerospace industry, so a lot of thought went into it, the components were designed and machined with tight precision, and the case itself is made from a high density polymer material, so it's actually lighter and stronger than plastic or even a lot of fiberglass shells. For further strength, the actual frame is more like a minimalist shell. Very clever indeed. And - it's a lot of fun to ride! Ancillary benefits: there is a built-in pump that's housed inside the shell. And, when the bike is in the unfolded mode with the wheels extended, you can slip a briefcase into the center of the frame - out of view and out of the way. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
Regards, Clive.
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04-22-21, 11:16 PM
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One more Brompton
Just got this multicolored 2 speed today.
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09-24-21, 02:53 PM
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I just spotted this on the local craigslist, walked about 5 km to see it, rode it back. A Giant FD-806, that will be nice for riding with my Wife when we travel.
I'll probably do a few minor mods, have another pair of handlebars, saddle, bell & a mirror.
I did the mods a few weeks ago: wider riser handlebars, new ergo grips, WTB saddle, new Kootu pedals & removed the fenders.
I'll probably do a few minor mods, have another pair of handlebars, saddle, bell & a mirror.
I did the mods a few weeks ago: wider riser handlebars, new ergo grips, WTB saddle, new Kootu pedals & removed the fenders.
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10-15-21, 03:19 AM
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Well better late than never
Just mindful that this thread was started waaaay back....
Just bought my first folding bike - Dahon Mariner D8. Pretty excited about it, but the last time I rode a bike was a single speed almost 25 odd years back.... So while you do not forget to ride, I'm aware that technology and terminology has changed tremendously.
Looking forward to the expertise of the good folks here to come up to speed on my "bike education"
Cheers
Just bought my first folding bike - Dahon Mariner D8. Pretty excited about it, but the last time I rode a bike was a single speed almost 25 odd years back.... So while you do not forget to ride, I'm aware that technology and terminology has changed tremendously.
Looking forward to the expertise of the good folks here to come up to speed on my "bike education"
Cheers
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12-15-21, 06:07 PM
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I'm looking to buy my first folding bicycle in a few days 
Hopefully I get it. I'll post pictures when I reach 10 posts. 
Hopefully I get it. I'll post pictures when I reach 10 posts.
03-17-22, 08:20 AM
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Old Ernest (R) is definitely male. Like old Ernest, he looks so burly and stocky and manly. The Mu, on the other hand, is all sweet and feminine: willing yet genial; confident yet gentle; focused yet affable. Sounds very much worthy of the name Martha, don't you think?
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05-03-22, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by densolo
I'm looking to buy my first folding bicycle in a few days Hopefully I get it. I'll post pictures when I reach 10 posts.
Hopefully I get it. I'll post pictures when I reach 10 posts.
05-03-22, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by FFFietsen
And did you get to 10 posts or did you not post the pictures? :-)
Yes I did get my first folding bike! I travelled to Montreal to get it. Motobecanes' with Pantin badges, I thought, signified a 1960s produced bicycle. But I think I'm wrong there.
But it's in very good share for its age.
05-09-22, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by densolo
Hi FFFietsen , Thanks for asking!
Yes I did get my first folding bike! I travelled to Montreal to get it. Motobecanes' with Pantin badges, I thought, signified a 1960s produced bicycle. But I think I'm wrong there.
But it's in very good share for its age.
Yes I did get my first folding bike! I travelled to Montreal to get it. Motobecanes' with Pantin badges, I thought, signified a 1960s produced bicycle. But I think I'm wrong there.
But it's in very good share for its age.
06-03-22, 07:05 PM
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Insights for German-made vintage Bike?
Originally Posted by Guest
So now that we have a "haven" for our bikes, what kind of bike do you have?
I have the Bike Friday folding bike. Specifically, the Pocket Rocket, and I swapped out the components for the Ultegra components. I'll provide a pic later (loaded during a tour).
Koffee
I have the Bike Friday folding bike. Specifically, the Pocket Rocket, and I swapped out the components for the Ultegra components. I'll provide a pic later (loaded during a tour).
Koffee
