Folding Bikes - Don't try this at home folks!

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Chop!
10-25-09, 05:28 AM
On my last visit to Wales, I forgot to put any of my folders into my car! :eek:
So I borrowed my daughter's Brompton, I then went for a ride up & down the Taff Trail with my sons Sion & Jac (on downhill special & MTB)
They decided to take on a jump circuit just off the trail and shouted come on Dad!
When I joined them, they said "We were only joking! Don't do it! It will fold up on you!"
I laughed and tried the first jump.................................................................
on the way up the bars came loose and pivoted forward & down, I fell in a very ingracious heap, forcing my car key (in my pocket) into the top of my thigh, OUCH! :roflmao2: Oh! How we laughed! Oh! How I limped for the next few days!
Doh!

Probably would have made it no problem on the GoBike :lol:

bhkyte
10-25-09, 06:22 AM
I have used my Curve on a Bmx track a few times. I dont tend to anymore as it think it may stain the hinge,but it handled very well. I have also done a few trials tricks on it. Now I own a full sized trial bike if I want to be silly or I use my Onza mini in the car.
jur
10-25-09, 06:12 PM
Pics or it didn't happen. :)

brakemeister
10-25-09, 08:09 PM
Pics or it didn't happen. :)

famous words on sailing anarchy .... u hang out there Jur ?
Chop!
10-26-09, 03:37 AM
Pics or it didn't happen. :)

Luckily, my son was too busy laughing to get his phone out, And my camera was in the (loaded) brommie bag on the front (double DOH!) :roflmao2:
It makes a change, these days, if you stack your bike, expect help to come after the phone pic, or u-tube video!
A sign of the times!