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Old 01-21-16, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bhkyte
Never seen a airframe folding bike used on busy roads as supposed to be auwful. Chain falls off etc.
Interesting to see back to front drops fitted. Must be to avoid complicated folding bar arrangement
Now this is a "bikes we like "thread, Airframe: really. the poster should add a disclaimer....
Great photo however.


Funny to carry a bare (air) frame on an airframe. Accidental irony..


sorry, but that's not an airframe bike. it's a bridgestone picnica...

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Old 01-21-16, 06:57 PM
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Tyrell CSI
Carbon stays, Al frame
Made in Japan
A cool $3,000 for a complete bike with Ultegra 11-speed where I live.

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Old 01-21-16, 09:00 PM
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Old 01-21-16, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
Tyrell CSI
Carbon stays, Al frame
Made in Japan
A cool $3,000 for a complete bike with Ultegra 11-speed where I live.
i'm still waiting on someone to post a ride report for the hydro-formed cromo tyrell IVE.




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Originally Posted by smallwheeler
i'm still waiting on someone to post a ride report for the hydro-formed cromo tyrell IVE.
That's an interesting bike. Compact with ERTO 355 tires.

$1400 USD. But with a 85 kg weight limit.

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Old 01-22-16, 12:04 PM
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Oh sorry I miss identified the bike as an Airframe to the man in the photo.
It the bridgestone any good?
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That tyrell folded reminds me of the outline of a folded helix.
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Originally Posted by smallwheeler
i'm still waiting on someone to post a ride report for the hydro-formed cromo tyrell IVE.






Here you are
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...ns-review.html


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Old 01-24-16, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bhkyte
It the bridgestone any good?
haha. yes, it's fantastic. the first ever belt drive bicycle. still rockin after 30 years. and it takes schwalbe big apples, so what's not to like?

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great library smallwheeler...dont know how you are accumulating those pics but they are impressive. as a family man, I am just trying to take advantage of tons of your pics and mis-used them to justify another purchase...!!....just wish me luck......
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Old 01-26-16, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jogya03
great library smallwheeler...dont know how you are accumulating those pics but they are impressive. as a family man, I am just trying to take advantage of tons of your pics and mis-used them to justify another purchase...!!....just wish me luck......
thanks a lot, bro. apologies if this thread contributes to any financial difficulties you may be experiencing.
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i just remembered, for the indonesian bros here in the forum, there are some guys in malang who are selling mini velo framesets..



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Old 01-27-16, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by smallwheeler
i just remembered, for the indonesian bros here in the forum, there are some guys in malang who are selling mini velo framesets..



Babah Bikes
Babah Bikes | Handmade

They do custom builds so they will build you whatever geometry bike you want.
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Old 01-30-16, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
Babah Bikes
Babah Bikes | Handmade

They do custom builds so they will build you whatever geometry bike you want.

cool stuff. separable 29er:

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Old 01-31-16, 04:40 AM
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For those of you who like minivelos you can check out this Thai thread.
**********??------********************?? - ???? 45 - ThaiMTB.com - **********??
Lots of bikes the Western world would never see on the road.
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Old 01-31-16, 04:53 AM
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Does it come with separable brake and shifter cables? Or is it only appropriate for a single speed with coaster brake?

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cool stuff. separable 29er:

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Old 01-31-16, 04:56 AM
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Yet another reason for living in Asia-Pacific...

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For those of you who like minivelos you can check out this Thai thread.
**********??------********************?? - ???? 45 - ThaiMTB.com - **********??
Lots of bikes the Western world would never see on the road.
With that chainring, that thing's got legs...i was in touch with a Thai shop just the other day, and asking for the price of a 62T ring. They wanted about $250...i am still trying to get my paws on a 62T TA Specialites job for my custom build...

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Old 01-31-16, 06:29 AM
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What sized tyres does the chainring fit.....
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....... ETRO 305 I would guess
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
Yet another reason for living in Asia-Pacific...



With that chainring, that thing's got legs...i was in touch with a Thai shop just the other day, and asking for the price of a 62T ring. They wanted about $250...i am still trying to get my paws on a 62T TA Specialites job for my custom build...
Dear LAWD!!! Now THAT'S a CHAINRING!!! LOL!!!
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
With that chainring, that thing's got legs...
with that chainring you'll need legs like these..

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This is a unique bike, Maruishi Minic Skipper
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
Does it come with separable brake and shifter cables? Or is it only appropriate for a single speed with coaster brake?
i didn't see a completed build anywhere to confirm, but i'm going to assume it has brakes and gears...

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Sorry to post my own bike but I love the look of my BMW Q5 "folder". The rear suspension has a QR so the rear triangle pivots between the front forks with front wheel removed. Anti drive suspension front and rear. Rides really well due to suspension lay out.
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