PIZZ
08-04-09, 12:34 PM
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090804/tbs-inventor-s-bike-folds-into-its-own-w-327c223.html
Folding Bikes - Worlds Most Compact Folder
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rbrian
08-04-09, 01:02 PM
Firstly, it isn't the most compact, that would be the A Bike (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/06/worlds_smallest.php) at 26x12x6, versus this one's 26x26x9, secondly: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=569800
PIZZ
08-04-09, 01:39 PM
Firstly, it isn't the most compact, that would be the A Bike (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/06/worlds_smallest.php) at 26x12x6, versus this one's 26x26x9, secondly: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=569800
The most compact relative to it's size. I hardly call the A-bike a bike more like a toy but ok.
The most compact relative to it's size. I hardly call the A-bike a bike more like a toy but ok.
alhedges
08-04-09, 01:52 PM
There's another thread on this. Also, note that this bike has neither brakes nor a chain. So it's note really a "bike."
edwong3
08-04-09, 03:35 PM
There's another thread on this. Also, note that this bike has neither brakes nor a chain. So it's note really a "bike."
I don't see a chain either but I do see a crank set, brake levers on the handlebar, and rotors on the wheels so the intention is to be a bicycle.
Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
I don't see a chain either but I do see a crank set, brake levers on the handlebar, and rotors on the wheels so the intention is to be a bicycle.
Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
edwong3
08-04-09, 03:45 PM
Firstly, it isn't the most compact, that would be the A Bike (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/06/worlds_smallest.php) at 26x12x6, versus this one's 26x26x9, secondly: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=569800
It is still a remarkable feat that any bike can be folded to stay within it's wheels outer dimensions. I thought that if the inventor developed a 20 inch version, then in theory you can wind up with the most compact folding bike on the planet, but then I realized that this might not be possible as the frame would have to fold very small, and it might not be rideable by a grown adult when unfolded, but maybe I'm wrong.
Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
It is still a remarkable feat that any bike can be folded to stay within it's wheels outer dimensions. I thought that if the inventor developed a 20 inch version, then in theory you can wind up with the most compact folding bike on the planet, but then I realized that this might not be possible as the frame would have to fold very small, and it might not be rideable by a grown adult when unfolded, but maybe I'm wrong.
Edward Wong III
Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
Chop!
08-04-09, 09:04 PM
The inventor is saying that he has circumvented the lack of chain by using hydraulics, but every attempt to use this system has failed due to it's hopelessly bad efficiency. He also says that he has designed a chain version, that should be fun to fold / unfold :eek:
Lassy
08-05-09, 05:11 AM
or this (http://www.pacific-cycles.com/product2.asp?cat1=1&cat2=4) ?
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ZbDra3wdwgo/SmWWtipwkzI/AAAAAAAADAc/wDNTl1mG86E/iF%20Urban700C.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ZbDra3wdwgo/SmWWtipwkzI/AAAAAAAADAc/wDNTl1mG86E/iF%20Urban700C.jpg
Chop!
08-05-09, 12:05 PM
or this (http://www.pacific-cycles.com/product2.asp?cat1=1&cat2=4) ?
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ZbDra3wdwgo/SmWWtipwkzI/AAAAAAAADAc/wDNTl1mG86E/iF%20Urban700C.jpg
Yes but THIS (i.e. iF Mode) is an extremely well thought out, researched & engineered WORKING machine, which does exactly what it says in blurb!!!!!!
No comparison with this vapourware! :p
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ZbDra3wdwgo/SmWWtipwkzI/AAAAAAAADAc/wDNTl1mG86E/iF%20Urban700C.jpg
Yes but THIS (i.e. iF Mode) is an extremely well thought out, researched & engineered WORKING machine, which does exactly what it says in blurb!!!!!!
No comparison with this vapourware! :p