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Complimentary to the other one today.
What folding bike for plane transport then reasonable riding at the other end? So it should go down to suitcase-ish size and be good enough for multi-hour pleasure rides. Doesn't have to fold fast or anything.
Am thinking maybe Dahon or even a normal road bike with a split frame. Possibly a hybrid, to allow light off-road for flexibility.
Mezzo would be my pick if you don't need a really small fold. If you need the fold more, Brompton is the only way.
Mezzos ride really well for a folder, IMO. Especially the bling version!
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Mezzo still has small wheels tho.. would you really ride one for fun for three hours?
I was thinking along these lines, but folk have said bad things about Dahon.
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http://www.dahon.com/bikes/2011/cadenza-p18
Oh, you'd have to go a long way to beat this surely?
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Apparently, it folds! 22.6lbs!
Omg, surely Brompton should just pack up and go home now...
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What about that folding mtb that has tensioned wire for a downtube..it was designed for army parachutists, but i cant quite remember the name of it..sorry
Surely not this disaster? Slingshot?
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hmmm yeah...but i got it mixed up with this
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Montague-Swiss-Bike-Paratrooper-2010-Folding-Bike_34882.htm
Montague seem like a brand worth investigating though - I like their fold.
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Wow, a bike even uglier than a Klein or Maverick.
Simong - any experience with those? Tempting. I suppose it has to be something with round tubes tho eh?
Ah , but that top tube is a tool box, packed full of handy Swiss gadgets.
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That Dahon MTB is a Ritchey design I think. Airnimals pack down pretty good for shipping but ride quite well.
This is what you really need
http://img359.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img359/1126/1217114195r33.smil
It packs down fairly well as stndards baggage for flying with and rides like a normal bike (is a full sus tandem normal?). Not me in the piccys by the way but it is our bike.
Macgyver
I was simply considering what I'd do if I had to travel away for a week at a time... a decent folder or packer would be useful.
Molgrips,
See my link. If that can cope with S&S couplings, I reckon a solo will be just fine - Not had any issues with them and it is the most grin inducing bike I've ever had.
Nicolai Helius? The one where the rear triangle folds in? I believe they do a special bag for it now, too!!
No riding compromise at all then.
Rachel
[b]Macgyver[/b] - that Ventana is simply incredible. Thanks for sharing!
Following on from the link that simon_g posted
http://www.bikemagic.com/riding/the-elite-racer-who-cut-his-bike-in-half/10095.html
I was just about to ask, what about an On One? 🙂
Swift Folder - they ride nice and you can pull part to put in a case
http://tinyurl.com/6barxy3
you can also buy complete bike (Xootr) or frame only direct from Swift
run SS, gears, hub gear, narrow tyres, fat tyres (20" knobbles, has V brakes) etc