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09-16-08, 12:08 PM
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Hi guys,
look at this bike: designed to roll and carry suitcases for multimodal transport and supermarkets.
Any comments? makeinu??
look at this bike: designed to roll and carry suitcases for multimodal transport and supermarkets.
Any comments? makeinu??
09-16-08, 12:16 PM
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Seems that when half folded stem goes next to seatpost but I also cant figure out how do the bars then. Look, at the smallest folding size, the bars are folded - seems like with Carryme.
But are there 2 Chainwheels one on each side??
But are there 2 Chainwheels one on each side??
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09-16-08, 12:37 PM
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09-16-08, 12:46 PM
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Looks like a 16" folder with a long wheelbase and small but tall folded footprint. For shopping, getting on subways and buses, etc this might be a good fold.
Need more spec's, like the gearing, brakes, weight, etc. Promising, though.
Need more spec's, like the gearing, brakes, weight, etc. Promising, though.
09-16-08, 12:58 PM
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Well I will have a closer look on it at the weekend on IFMA in Cologne. Where the bike first is shown to public, here the link (sorry, only german and no specs given:
https://www.frindas.de/index.php?opti...=60&Itemid=80:
Yes, 2 frame hinges, thats makes the "rack" out of the toptube when folded. Wondering how stable. (And yes a bike trade show again for me
but this on near by and for free). Also I want to see the Timor - not light, not a great fold but a super tight, elegant chain case :
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09-16-08, 01:01 PM
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I like it, but I bet it's heavy. Suspension, double hinged frame, two stage drivetrain, rear rack, high spoke count wheels; These things all add up.
Still I'd love to try one out. Looks like a mix of Strida and Carryme.
Still I'd love to try one out. Looks like a mix of Strida and Carryme.
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09-16-08, 01:17 PM
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Throw in some Brompton genes in there, with the wheeled rack and the ability to carry a pack while folded. Very interesting bike, I'd like to know more about it.
09-26-08, 11:38 AM
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I still owe you some info. (I took this info from a brochure): the bikes are called "the well-being Columbus Bicycle" by EZ-up and comes in different models. Folded size is 36x50x79. It folds 2-way ("horizontal and vertical") and when folded the bike can be used as a cart on its wheels and additional roller wheels. Weight depending on specs is between 12,8 kg and 13,8 kg. Gearing: Single speed or automatic internal 2 speed hub gear or 3Spd. Braking: V-brakes , on the 12inch model "band brake" in the rear.
look how the pedal folds and the strange curved cranks they had on one, here pics:
look how the pedal folds and the strange curved cranks they had on one, here pics:
