Northern California - My next bike is ...

... so we all never have enough bikes. I am starting to browse and shop for a folder. Just took a test ride with a Dahon earlier today.

So what are you eyeing at?

Oh, BTW, if anyone has any tips or pointers on folders, let me know.

*paging MsIncredible...*

what can I say ... like my friend Mary says, I'm a bike geek.

My next bike is going to be... Oh wait, I already got it. :)

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5662/hopd4.jpg

I can't afford any more ;)

I don't have any more room to store them. Most likely it will be a nicer full-suspension mountain bike to replace my hardtail. Someday.

Coincidentally, I ordered a Curve D3 last week to replace my commuting beater before its brakes get too scary. Apparently, orders from Dahon take some time to ship. I chose it for the hub gearing and 16" wheels.

I was eyeing up a Dahon Jack. It's not a 15 second folder though.

... so we all never have enough bikes. I am starting to browse and shop for a folder. Just took a test ride with a Dahon earlier today.

So what are you eyeing at?

Oh, BTW, if anyone has any tips or pointers on folders, let me know.

The Brompton is the easiest folding folder I've seen. I had a Birdy before. While it looked cool and rode nicely, it didn't fold as easily as the Brompton.

I already have a nice roadie and track bike; I was thinking about getting a cyclocross bike or a touring bike next but realistically, I will not use them for much of anything.

I think I'd rather refresh my '93 Serotta w/ 9 or 10 speed DA and a new wheelset.

My beater fixie's been relegated to the old trainer.... I'd like to have a classic fixie.

My old MTB was converted to an urban commuter with lights and fenders, I'd like to have a real MTB again.

Never had a cyclocross bike... I want one... with a triple.

I'd also like to have a titanium suitcase bike with S&S couplers and Campy to go do Ride the Rockies.

And for a fast folding bike, you guys must go watch the Bike Friday video about their new Tikit - seriously like 10 seconds and it's done. More of a BART bike than a European touring thing but that may be what you're looking for. Looks slicker than a Dahon too.

And finally, a Penny Farthing.

probably a nice track bike

Bike Friday Tickit folds VERY FAST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQscBxx7wLE&feature=related

You need to tell us what you're looking in a folder. I liked by swift, but wanted a front derailleur, that's why I went with the Bike Friday. Dahon's are nice (my first folder was the Speed P8), but they use some proprietary bits that seem to change from model year to model year.

Are you looking for a better fold, or a better ride?

Dahon Speed P8
http://www.zaftig.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4648&g2_serialNumber=2&

Xootr Swift
http://www.zaftig.net/images/xootr-latest.jpg

BikeFriday Pocket Rocket
http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/03.29.2008_12.09.09.jpg

Alan has even more than me...

I'm just looking for a commuter bike. Nothing really fancy. I guess my priority would be a better fold. I only plan to take it commuting to and from work.

I'm just looking for a commuter bike. Nothing really fancy. I guess my priority would be a better fold. I only plan to take it commuting to and from work.

Then look at the DownTube, Dahon, or BikeFriday Tikit. That is also pretty much the pricing order as well.

Thanks. I think I've settled on Dahon.

My next bike is going to be... Oh wait, I already got it. :)

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5662/hopd4.jpg

When did you get this?

Earlier this week.

vanillabicycles.com

Of course you have to richer than God and there is a 5 year wait......

Earlier this week.

This must be folder week.

I actually ordered it a few days before Alan announced the FolderFest ride. That was pretty funny.

My next bike will probably be a Specialized Tarmac SL2 or a Cannondale Super Six. I promised myself if I manage to win a race this season, that'll be my prize. Of course, with my recent results, the chance of that is approaching zero.

My next bike will probably be a Specialized Tarmac SL2 or a Cannondale Super Six. I promised myself if I manage to win a race this season, that'll be my prize. Of course, with my recent results, the chance of that is approaching zero.

Yeah I really want to swap frames to a Super Six, with the BB30 ceramic and SI crankset. Ugghhh... money

These folders look really cool!

Bought a Specialized Expedition Elite Women's model tonight. I wanted a step through frame for an "around town" utility bike. The Globe would have been better, but Specialized is sold out of them and next year they won't be step through. I was trying to avoid the front shock. They'll swap out the 1.95 tires for 1.5 Armadillos, and I have a rack that's going on the back. Got to figure out the best bag to put on it.

I actually ordered it a few days before Alan announced the FolderFest ride. That was pretty funny.

Dude!!! Congratulations! That's my favorite folder.

I'm in Oregon this weekend and too my Mini with me. Did about 50 miles around the Ashland/Medford area. Took the Mini to Crater Lake, too, but it was snowy and didn't get to ride it. I'll be posting pics later.

Congrats again on a superb choice. :thumb::thumb:

I'm just looking for a commuter bike. Nothing really fancy. I guess my priority would be a better fold. I only plan to take it commuting to and from work.

If your commute involves mass transit, then a folder with good foldability (i.e., speed and compact) should be considered. This is also true if you want something that you can stash underneath your desk at work.

I got my Brompton originally because I didn't want to have my roadie banged up while tied to the bike rack on Caltrain, and I also wanted something I can bring in to restaurants/bars, instead of the roadie being locked up outside.

Earlier this week.

Congrats!! It's puuuurty. :)

Does anybody have a pic of the Modone folded up?

*paging MsIncredible...*

Sorry I missed this...been busy with all my rehearsals and concerts (not to mention the travel).

Congrats on the new bikes guys! :thumb:

Does anybody have a pic of the Modone folded up?

It doesn't fold, it cracks... ;)

Aluminum cracks. CF explodes. Duh.

I've been eying a Bilenky Midlands, they look absolutely stunning, and built right for loaded touring. Probably be a few years before i drop that kind of cash on a bike though. Of course, with 5 bikes currently in my studio apartment, i don't really have room for another bike!

http://www.bilenky.com/bronze_lugged_midlands_files/CafeauLait.jpg