There's a great blog post from Bike Friday on the Independance Fly-In and fitting a Bike Friday in an RV-4:
http://www.bikefriday.com/blog/?p=1292
http://www.bikefriday.com/blog/?p=1292
A unicycle fits too, is lighter, doesn't require folding, and gets more looks than the RV when you ride away on it.![]()
A unicycle fits too, is lighter, doesn't require folding, and gets more looks than the RV when you ride away on it.![]()
The visual of someone coasting down a hill on a unicycle...... I know they don't have clutches...... Does this involve a wig and a red foam nose? QUOTE]
Brian,
No wig or red nose involved, but there are a small number of guys riding unicycles on serious mountain trails around here. Takes big lungs, legs and cajones.
Jim Berry
RV-10
The visual of someone coasting down a hill on a unicycle...... I know they don't have clutches...... Does this involve a wig and a red foam nose? QUOTE]
Brian,
No wig or red nose involved, but there are a small number of guys riding unicycles on serious mountain trails around here. Takes big lungs, legs and cajones.
Jim Berry
RV-10
Jim, that is interesting because after doing much bike riding, you might as well have them removed!
Back on topic, I have ridden the Citizen Gotham 2. It is really not a bad bike considering it's size and the ability to stuff it in about anywhere. I know there are more expensive bikes that fold, but for the money, the Citizen is a pretty good choice.
How well does it coast down a hill?![]()
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?
if anyone is interested, newegg.com has a sale on folding bikes right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...5-_-EMC-020115-Index-_-index-_-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.
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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.
Has anyone tried to fit a Xootr Swift model in the back of a -6, -7 or -9?
Has anyone tried to fit a Xootr Swift model in the back of a -6, -7 or -9?
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1scP9uZP9Y
Even though i have some folding dahons, i have found myself carrying my skateboard around a lot. It is just so much more portable light and convenient. For the less than a mile walk from airport to hamburger, it works great. However, lately, i have been seeing these electric skateboards more frequently. They are expensive but i sure am tempted!![]()
You can keep all your weight limit and rent a lot of cars for that kind of cash....
LOL - you go for it man. I still have my old board in the basement - haven't ridden it since I was 13 and I'd probably kill myself if I tried now really.
Given that my missions will take me to mostly rural places, I think an e-bike is more likely for me. Now a hover-board - that would worthy of offroading!
How well does it coast down a hill?![]()
You can keep all your weight limit and rent a lot of cars for that kind of cash....
Yes, but by that line of reasoning, none of us should build airplanes. Just buy tickets on the aluminum tube.![]()
Exactly Jim. That is why they make different bikes. People spend their money on what they want to. I have an $1200 toilet seat and think I got a bargain. I also have some bike shorts and shoes I have had since the 80's. I guess you can tell where my priorities are! Ha!
We need to get together again next time I am in Denver.
Exactly Jim. That is why they make different bikes. People spend their money on what they want to. I have an $1200 toilet seat and think I got a bargain. I also have some bike shorts and shoes I have had since the 80's. I guess you can tell where my priorities are! Ha!
We need to get together again next time I am in Denver.