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.