My 4th bike - new
 

[Closed] My 4th bike - new

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It's surprisingly heavy. Stem's fashionably short but the bars a too narrow for MBR. Going against the trend toward 29" wheels.
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Posted : 21/03/2010 8:25 pm
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Buzz what is that? looks a bit like a Brompton but not!?
My Brompton was my most used bike, nearly everyday for years but now in the shed for years I bet the tyres are dust, might dig it out for some street action.


 
Posted : 21/03/2010 8:28 pm
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dahon?


 
Posted : 21/03/2010 8:29 pm
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very cheap on Amazon, £91
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Folding-Alloy-Wheels-Shimano/dp/B00392U9PW ]AMAZON LINKY[/url]

looks like a Dahon copy

Stupid me forgot to buy a carry bag [rolls eyes]


 
Posted : 21/03/2010 8:36 pm
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Looks good...after something similar myself.

The same or very similar looks like it can be bought here...
http://www.riverswayleisure.co.uk/acatalog/Bikes.html
(including bags)


 
Posted : 21/03/2010 8:44 pm
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Pyramid - yep that's it


 
Posted : 21/03/2010 8:47 pm
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Is this instead of the scooter?


 
Posted : 21/03/2010 8:58 pm
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yes it's instead of the scooter


 
Posted : 27/03/2010 1:21 pm
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Still, interested in getting one of these. Now you had it a week buzz, how are you finding it? Easy/quick to fold up?


 
Posted : 27/03/2010 3:30 pm
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I like this one;

http://www.my-mobiky.co.uk/

but its heavier than my my full size F/S!


 
Posted : 30/03/2010 3:38 pm
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Are they actually any use for commutes over a couple of miles?


 
Posted : 30/03/2010 3:40 pm
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I think the mobi-bike thing is only meant for shortish distance. I've heard of people doing 30 plus miles on the Brompton type ones.


 
Posted : 30/03/2010 3:48 pm
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There is a bunch of guys who do long distance tours on their bromptons. Nutters.


 
Posted : 30/03/2010 4:12 pm
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Ok so I have been using this bike this week and it's time to give some feedback.
I got a bag to put it in so I could put it on the plane out here. The bike bike survived just fine but the bag now has holes in it.
The bike is fine for about 3 to 4 miles but not comfy for much more. Had a few problems: top gear is still bloody slow; the seatpost likes to drop; the steering column flexes and creaks alarmingly at the join where it folds.
Aside from these problems everything else is good and it has saved me bags of time compared to walking and loads of £ compared to car hire.


 
Posted : 16/04/2010 8:29 pm