Folding Bikes - RANS working on new folder design

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EriktheFish
08-20-07, 09:41 PM
Rans announced they are working on new connector design to compete with S&S type couplers.
http://www.ransbikes.com/ITR56.htm

spambait11
08-21-07, 03:03 AM
I like RANS, but hex nuts and washers? Hopefully the actual take-apart design is a lot cleaner than that.
Dahon.Steve
08-21-07, 06:29 PM
Rans announced they are working on new connector design to compete with S&S type couplers.
http://www.ransbikes.com/ITR56.htm

They really need to do this with their smallest bent which is the Rocket. Releasing a folding Rocket or one that disassembles would come out less expensive than the Bike Friday Bent.

Bacciagalupe
08-21-07, 06:39 PM
IIRC the Ritchey Breakaway design (licensed by Dahon btw) uses hex.

I really don't see how a hex coupler will break down any faster than S&S or Ritchey, and it certainly won't be as fast as a Bike Friday or Dahon quick fold.

I suspect they just don't like, or don't want to use, the S&S couplers anymore....
spambait11
08-21-07, 08:49 PM
IIRC the Ritchey Breakaway design (licensed by Dahon btw) uses hex.

Cadenza too, but I think for the Cadenza, the lockjaw only requires a 1/4 - 1/2 turn which is acceptable. We'll see how complicated RANS' is.