Folding bikes - Brompton, Dahon, Mezzo etc - recommendations and chat
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scumbalina
Scummy Mummy
My blokes just got one and he looks like a fucking clown on it. I made him leave it outside the Co-op on the way to town the other day. 
djbombscare
Plays with knives
editor said:
Aha but as were not operating a vehicle be it folding or not.
We wont mind as we will have got very very pisssed on the train
gaijingirl
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untethered
For industry & decency
I've got a Dahon folder which is fine if used on roads for moderate distances. The book says not to take it off road or to jump kerbs with it! Some folders are very pricy but this was just over £200 which is very reasonable for what it is.
One of the great but less obvious benefits is compact storage at home and your destination. If you live in a small flat or even a room, it can fold up and sit in the corner and is easy to take up stairs or in a lift if necessary. You can put it in a bag and take it on the Tube. If you work in an office, you can probably bring it inside and tuck it under your desk rather than leave it somewhere more vulnerable.
They don't suit everyone and I imagine most people with folders also have a more conventional bike for other uses. It's horses for courses, really.
One of the great but less obvious benefits is compact storage at home and your destination. If you live in a small flat or even a room, it can fold up and sit in the corner and is easy to take up stairs or in a lift if necessary. You can put it in a bag and take it on the Tube. If you work in an office, you can probably bring it inside and tuck it under your desk rather than leave it somewhere more vulnerable.
They don't suit everyone and I imagine most people with folders also have a more conventional bike for other uses. It's horses for courses, really.
ska invita
back on the other side
i have a hand me down foldable mountain bike "mountain gold".citydreams said:I think you can even get folding mountain bikes now
i dont dare fold it though... its nae easy
spliff
New Member
When I used to be in a (erm) certain business folding bikes were the beez knee's. Easily put in/taken out a car boot,carried over a footbridge or on a train,tube or bus, and when riding it you look such a prat the cops don't bother you. If you wear a helmet you're even safer, if you know what I mean.
I think I had a Bickerton, can't be sure, bit of a haze really so at least I must have been there. He He!
spliff xxx
I think I had a Bickerton, can't be sure, bit of a haze really so at least I must have been there. He He!
spliff xxx
LilMissHissyFit
Disturbed in a pink bra
citydreams said:
If I could get one of these my life would be soo much easier, Sadaly Ive just bought a standard bike so wont be shelling out. I agree though, some look ridiculous but fair play if you can get one which looks decent and peforms well why not go for it?
ICantGetNoSleep
Daydreamin'
Here's my favourite, just because it's so tiny: http://www.bikesandtrailers.com/folding-bikes/frog.html
A bit pricey though!
A bit pricey though!
Crispy
The following psytrance is baṉned: All
editor said:I spent a little more than I wanted to but the price was irresistible for a folding bike bike with full suspension!
I'm taking delivery of ths puppy on Tuesday!
(editor heads off to ebay to flog a ton of stuff to pay for his new bike)
*Rubs thighs and drools at the bike porn*
pinkychukkles
Feed Your Head
is there a picture of it in it's folded state?
actually I'm still having dreams about recumbent bikes...but I have NO money
actually I'm still having dreams about recumbent bikes...but I have NO money
parallelepipete
Aelod cysylltiol y Taliban Cymraeg
That makes me almost as sick as seeing the photos of Tony Blair wearing a Make Poverty History bracelet... We cyclists have enough of an image problem with Joe Public as it isgaijingirl said:
editor
hiraethified
editor
hiraethified
Me and Eme took our new folding bikes for a spin up and around Brockwell Park and it was a lovely ride: I'm glad I paid extra for the luxury of the suspension version though!
The bikes are pretty smooth and safe fellas to ride, but they 20" wheels aren't as stable as a 26" wheels - those little Bromptons must be way wobbly to ride!
Overall, I'm feeling well chuffed with my new bike - I can't wait to stick it on a train and then hit the country lanes!
The bikes are pretty smooth and safe fellas to ride, but they 20" wheels aren't as stable as a 26" wheels - those little Bromptons must be way wobbly to ride!
Overall, I'm feeling well chuffed with my new bike - I can't wait to stick it on a train and then hit the country lanes!
Placid Casual27
Gorau Chwarae Cyd Chwarae
Brompton fold-up bikes: great or crap?
OK here's the gig, I want to know whether I should get a Brompton foldable bike to get me from my station (Moorgate) to where my work is moving to (Southwark, the poncy new buidling opposite Southwark tube).
At the moment I happily walk 25 mins each way from Moorgate (to St Kats Dock) as it is (i) free (ii) healthy (iii) not the Circle Line and (iv) interesting (kind of)
But the new location will make it c.40 mins each way which is prob too much for liddle old me
But from the point of view of (i) to (iv) above I want to know should I investigate getting a foldable bike that poxy WAGN will let me take on their trains. Are Bromptons (which I think is the best make) cool as ten or terminally naff? Are they a good ride (vicar)? Are they too much hassle
All thoughts welcomed. Bizarrely I have never cycled in London.
OK here's the gig, I want to know whether I should get a Brompton foldable bike to get me from my station (Moorgate) to where my work is moving to (Southwark, the poncy new buidling opposite Southwark tube).
At the moment I happily walk 25 mins each way from Moorgate (to St Kats Dock) as it is (i) free (ii) healthy (iii) not the Circle Line and (iv) interesting (kind of)
But the new location will make it c.40 mins each way which is prob too much for liddle old me
But from the point of view of (i) to (iv) above I want to know should I investigate getting a foldable bike that poxy WAGN will let me take on their trains. Are Bromptons (which I think is the best make) cool as ten or terminally naff? Are they a good ride (vicar)? Are they too much hassle
All thoughts welcomed. Bizarrely I have never cycled in London.
They fold up very small very quickly, so you can imagine that they don't ride a normal bike. They are fun to ride though. Are there hills on your route? Mrs. K. had one with extra low gears. That made it even more expensive and they weren't low enough for propper hills.
Take test rides.
Take test rides.
suzee blue cheese
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Fold up bikes
I'm tempted.. Would suit my purposes down to the ground. Anyone got one, had one..?
I'll be using it primarily for getting to the train station and back either end of my daily train commute. Also for knocking around during the evenings and at weekends. Is quite hilly where we live so needs to have gears.
Any tips on what to look out for?
I'm tempted.. Would suit my purposes down to the ground. Anyone got one, had one..?
I'll be using it primarily for getting to the train station and back either end of my daily train commute. Also for knocking around during the evenings and at weekends. Is quite hilly where we live so needs to have gears.
Any tips on what to look out for?
Ty suzeeeeeeeee. 
