General Cycling Discussion - Brain failing, help me with the name of this genre of bike?

Brain failing, help me with the name of this genre of bike? I can't think of the name of those full size road bikes with 20 inch wheels!!!!!!!! Anyone remember what they're called?

Mini Velo. I have to say that I really want to get one, since I'll be moving into an apartment soon. Of course, the cost of the apartment means I can't afford to get one...

I can't for the life of me figure out why I want one.. but I also do, and thank you.

well in Asia, they have small apartments too, they are made for
a market segment in Japan, ROK, etc.

sometimes I feel like you stalk me!

Picture?

And then there is the RANS mini crank forward:
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What have you done? Evil Mini-velo (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/nano.htm) pushers. It's a good thing that BD is out of stock. Must not get, must not get, do not want.... :twitchy:

I want one of these.
http://www.adgp.co.jp/ds/Portals/0/SSK_CH_Gallery_Images/001_6341548975126782111.jpg

...I want one of these!
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/10/22/strange-bike3_qM9dY_2263.jpg

Whats the point really? Yes more compact but you can achieve about the same just removing the front wheel right? Well either way if you get one enjoy it:)

Whats the point really? Yes more compact but you can achieve about the same just removing the front wheel right? Well either way if you get one enjoy it:)

Not quite...removing the wheel means two pieces to carry and a bike can only roll with the front end held up -- very cumbersome IMO.

...I want one of these!
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/10/22/strange-bike3_qM9dY_2263.jpg

:lol:

those don't look much different than the old f1 type bmx bikes.

those don't look much different than the old f1 type bmx bikes.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hTyj3OL-9CE/TVL-BnmHDMI/AAAAAAAABFI/D1F_rDzfArM/s1600/soma_minivelo_skeptical_blog.jpg Is more the style I was speaking of.

Those F1 BMXers were some pretty wild rigs:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3253/2990439532_32007395ac_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21556345@N00/2990439532/)
General Meerkat! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21556345@N00/2990439532/) by jrydevisuals (http://www.flickr.com/people/21556345@N00/), on Flickr

http://bmxmuseum.com/image/sdc15409_blowup.jpg

Those F1 BMXers were some pretty wild rigs:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3253/2990439532_32007395ac_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21556345@N00/2990439532/)
General Meerkat! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21556345@N00/2990439532/) by jrydevisuals (http://www.flickr.com/people/21556345@N00/), on Flickr

Is it wrong I want that?

The whole concept is silly unless you are a kid under 15 years old.

The whole concept is silly unless you are a kid under 15 years old.

Why? Or is that just a knee jerk reaction because you don't like them?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hTyj3OL-9CE/TVL-BnmHDMI/AAAAAAAABFI/D1F_rDzfArM/s1600/soma_minivelo_skeptical_blog.jpg Is more the style I was speaking of.

Is it wrong that I know exactly where that photo was taken?

SE corner of Grant and Vallejo in San Francisco

...I want one of these!
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/10/22/strange-bike3_qM9dY_2263.jpg


Then you'll love one of these!
http://www.bikeforest.com/cb/cb.php

http://www.bikeforest.com/cb/cruising_on_the_couchbike1.jpg

http://www.biketcba.org/TRICORR/rides/Fahrrad2003/runt2.jpg

http://bmxmuseum.com/image/sdc15409_blowup.jpg

i have this one. i guess the difference is the top tube is probaly a little short for an adult rider. i also have the hutch that had the fairing on it, but the fairing is missing. i just keep them hung on my garage wall. maybe i should play with the diamondback, just too see how rideable i can make it for me (5'11").

i have this one. i guess the difference is the top tube is probaly a little short for an adult rider. i also have the hutch that had the fairing on it, but the fairing is missing. i just keep them hung on my garage wall. maybe i should play with the diamondback, just too see how rideable i can make it for me (5'11").

How much does that thing weigh? And report back if you get it fitted in a way you like :D

i'll try to remember. give me a couple days to get to it and put it on my specially calibrated (er... bathroom) scale.

i have this one. i guess the difference is the top tube is probaly a little short for an adult rider.

Nothing a long stem can't fix. ;) I recently scored a 160mm stem but it's just a tad too long, I need about a 140mm on here:

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/lesterofpuppets/PB200005-1.jpg

well in Asia, they have small apartments too, they are made for
a market segment in Japan, ROK, etc.

I've always liked this one (http://www.tyrellbike.com/products/pk1/)

SRAM Red and titanium :thumb:

http://www.tyrellbike.com/products/pk1/img/feature1_img1.jpg

Of course it's probably very expensive. I bet it rides well though.

pulled the diamond back down yesterday. as best i could balance it on the scale it was right around 30lbs. not a lightweight, and i don't see much way of trimming it down. as weighed, mine didn't have a chain or front brake either, and it doesn't have the wheel discs.

i may still play with it, but it'll be a low priority.