Folding bike for Korea?
10-03-13, 08:47 PM
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Folding bike for Korea?
I just completed a relocation to Korea and now I think it's time for me to get a folder. I read the faq but still not sure what might be best. I live in a high rise and probably will take the bus from time to time with it. So that means small folded size and folding speed are important. I am 5'11" and 170. I plan to ride every day. Having the option for good winter tires would be nice. So far I am looking at brompton, bike Friday, and maybe birdy. There are tons of local options available, but i havent seen any as nice as the above options.
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10-03-13, 11:38 PM
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Bike Friday will Ship internationally , their Tikit is a quick fold , there is a wide variety of options
on what is a built to order bike.
nice feature seat post and handlebars are on folding masts , so they dont need re adjustments.
on what is a built to order bike.
nice feature seat post and handlebars are on folding masts , so they dont need re adjustments.
10-04-13, 01:34 AM
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Luckily I also have a USA address that will get here so international shipping isn't too much of a problem. I could also get something from japan easily.
10-04-13, 09:30 AM
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Luckily I also have a USA address that will get here so international shipping isn't too much of a problem.
there ya go afaik there are 20" studded tires, Schwalbe , for winter,
but the 349 , 16" wheels make a nicer smaller fold.. and offer a higher pressure easier rolling tire.
10-04-13, 06:15 PM
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That's one of the things I read about the birdy -- the "18 inch" tires and wheels can be swapped for 20 inch tires and wheels with a brake adapter. Just not sure if the fold is compact/carryable enough with a dust cover for semi-crowded areas/bus.
10-05-13, 10:32 AM
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My Bike Friday pocket Llama, has disc brakes , though It wont fold as easily as one made to do so rapidly .
Its my wet winter bike ... [I have an old MTB wearing the studded tires when the temperature
drops to Icy roads.]
the company since has introduced their Silk model , with a 20" wheel will take a belt drive, so chain dirt is gone.
and appears to fold some what easier..
But .. the NWT and the PL offer derailleur drivetrain options, some may prefer ..
Its my wet winter bike ... [I have an old MTB wearing the studded tires when the temperature
drops to Icy roads.]
the company since has introduced their Silk model , with a 20" wheel will take a belt drive, so chain dirt is gone.
and appears to fold some what easier..
But .. the NWT and the PL offer derailleur drivetrain options, some may prefer ..
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