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Old 09-12-2013, 03:37 AM
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I saw a post a while back about a Citizens Tokyo folding bike, we were told you could put two in the back of an RV7 and still have room for 42 lbs of baggage.

I bought one and it fits beautiful in the RV7. It has 16 inch wheels and sets up in about 15 seconds, comes with 7 speed derailer. We will buy another one this fall after we get our 1 st phase done.

Nice thing is with the deluxe seat it only cost 199.00 and is a blast to ride

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Old 09-12-2013, 07:39 AM
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How well does it coast down a hill?
Do a YouTube video search for Kris Holm or Mountain Unicycle. You would be amazed.
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Old 09-12-2013, 10:01 AM
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Can you confirm what you have is the "Tokyo"? The website says the Tokyo is 6 speed and $169. I ask because if two "Miami's" fit in an RV7 that would be great as I prefer the larger wheels.

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Old 09-12-2013, 10:16 AM
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I tried a while back to convince Citizen to do a 16" alloy "RV" model. Or, a very flat folding 20". I don't think I could get a second 20" in the back of the 6 slider. They indicated they were considering it (a 16" alloy), but nothing so far. I teased them with the number or RV's flying.
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Old 09-12-2013, 12:29 PM
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I will add my 2 cents to this thread. I purchased (2) Xootr Swifts a year ago and I believe they are manufactured in Scranton, PA. Here are some details and I would recommend a visit to the xootr website as I am not able to post a pic of them. I fly an RV9A wtih a slider canopy. Each bike weighs 25 pounds and the bikes will hold up to 260lbs of people. They cost about $750 each and come with 8 gears and 20 inch tires. When I fly with them I remove the front tire and handle bar stem and have plenty of wiggle room in the baggage area. Some of the reasons I purchased them are: I weigh 230lbs and needed a bike that would not break under my weight The geometry of the bike is unique in that it is set up like a road bike for angles and tire distance from front wheel to back. I wanted 20 inch tires too. I tried out a bike friday Ticket and did not like the 16 inch wheel, the way it folded up and the cost at nearly 2K for each bike was absurd. I don't know how it will fit with a tip up canopy, but with the sider it is cake. PS When Cindy and I ride these bikes people just think they look cool. Always fun! Good luck and hope this helps a bit.
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Old 09-12-2013, 01:31 PM
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What about a folding bike in the back or right seat of an RV-12?
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Old 09-12-2013, 01:45 PM
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Looked at Citizen bikes, all said height range of 5'0"-6'0", I am a long legged 6'2", and every bike I have tried was to small. Does anyone know of any other than custom Bike Friday that are good for tall folks?
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Old 09-12-2013, 04:09 PM
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I think that the Xootr Swift is worth looking into. I stand 6'1" and weigh 230lb. I may not be as long legged as you, but the bike is real comfortable.
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Old 09-12-2013, 04:51 PM
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Looked at Citizen bikes, all said height range of 5'0"-6'0", I am a long legged 6'2", and every bike I have tried was to small. Does anyone know of any other than custom Bike Friday that are good for tall folks?
My wife and I ride tikits, and we're 5;10" and 5'9", respectively. There is definitely range left in both the stem and seat post, so you could try it and see.

The Dahon bikes also have some rather long seat tubes available, so you could try those as well.
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Old 09-15-2013, 02:37 AM
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I bought a Brompton for my -9A. I could place four of them in the baggage area.
Not sure if it enters in the baggage area of the -4 I am building. Maybe it will go in the pax seat.
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