Folding Bikes in Planes

[Smilin' Jack]

Yes, I have the Toyko model, i might have been wrong on the number of gears, but i did order the optional seat, the entire invoice including shipping was 212.00
The only issue was that when we first rode the bike the habdle bar was not in alignment with the front tire it was off a couple of degrees. I called customer service and the tech told how to fix it in about 5 seconds. Nice folks..
A lot less expensive than the Dahon bikes and the reviews on the citizen bikes are good.
Smilin' Jack

[rv8or]

See my comments on the Brompton in the bikes for RV10 thread.
As an aside on many occasions I have exceeded 30+ mph down hill and they handle well.
They are just fantastic bikes.

Like flying RV's you don't want to go back to anything else, same with a Brompton no other folding bike matches them.

Just my2p worth.
Rob

[zav6a]

If you like a full size wheels, take a look at sandsmachine.com.

Takes only a few minutes to reassemble but then you have a "real" bike.

[NASA515]

Why not strap a full size to the outside, like the canoes they strap to floatplanes up north......

Bob Bogash
RV-12
N737G

[rv8or]

That's just it Bromptons ride like a full size or quote "Real Bike" with the added convenience of a folder, the wheel spacing is the same as a full size bike.

Happy flying and cycling.
Rob

[Greenley]

I have been looking at the motopod, with that you could just lay in your regular bicycle. Not sure if I will do it, but I have installed the hard points during construction.

[kaceyd9plus]

if anyone is interested, newegg.com has a sale on folding bikes right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1M10HC2384

[flightlogic]

At 6 ft. 2 you will need to change out the seat post on whatever bike you ride.
Not hard to do and they are available. I use two Citizen 20 inch wheel folders in the back of the 9A.
After having to walk miles and miles back to the airport at Ramona... I bring a bike now.

[rvbuilder2002]

Originally Posted by kaceyd9plus

if anyone is interested, newegg.com has a sale on folding bikes right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1M10HC2384

These bikes are about 35-36 lbs (a bit heavy by folding bike standards) Though you can strip off the fenders and other necessary parts to get a bit of weight reduction .
If you are willing to spend about twice as much you can get one in the 27 lb weight range. If you are willing to spend a lot more you cen get teh weight down to the low 20's.

BTW, numerous other sellers (amazon being one) sell the same bike for the same price, not on sale.

[N15JB]

Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002

These bikes are about 35-36 lbs (a bit heavy by folding bike standards) Though you can strip off the fenders and other necessary parts to get a bit of weight reduction .
If you are willing to spend about twice as much you can get one in the 27 lb weight range. If you are willing to spend a lot more you cen get teh weight down to the low 20's.

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If you are willing to spend even more, I can get you on a full size folding bike that weighs 14 lbs. $7-9000 fully tricked out.