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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

On one hand, you never said that all frames have...

On one hand, you never said that all frames have to be triangulated, that a designer is certainly free to choose something else, that you know about single top tube designs, that their designers most...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-15, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Ooo, pretty! I'm a sucker for nickel plating...

Ooo, pretty! I'm a sucker for nickel plating...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Also interesting, the Burke 8... ...

Also interesting, the Burke 8...

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55e8d87de4b01420b0bb9f9e/t/55ec26fee4b0a5619b321c28/1441539839662/?format=750w

Underseat steering. Very innovative take...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I like it to look at, but this kills it for me...

I like it to look at, but this kills it for me right there -- nut-buster TT...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-15, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Agree with smallwheeler -- real nice upgraded...

Agree with smallwheeler -- real nice upgraded Boardwalk.

What is the steerer/stem upgrade going on here? And does it require a new fork or would the original Boardwalk fork work with this setup?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I know. This is mere facetious spillover from the...

I know. This is mere facetious spillover from the Curl/Brompton noise going on elsewhere around here...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-17-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Is he paying B&M royalties on the Birdy...

Is he paying B&M royalties on the Birdy design...?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Not a fan. I had a 2nd gen Strida and it was...

Not a fan. I had a 2nd gen Strida and it was OK-ish, but the odd riding posture and long fold just didn't do it for me. Plus, there were too many plastic pieces on it, which led to creaking a flex....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-14, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Really digging those handlebars...

Really digging those handlebars...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-24-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Don't disagree that the Curl seems more a direct...

Don't disagree that the Curl seems more a direct copy of the non- patent/design copyright Brompton. Just saying that the fold characteristics of the Tyrell (huge fan, BTW) are more than similar to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

My sig line is a test. You fail. I do...

My sig line is a test. You fail.

I do sincerely think this, but it helps if you show that picture of the folded bike, with the Birdy in the background for effect.

The fold characteristics are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-14, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Why callin' that moped a bike...?

Why callin' that moped a bike...?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I like this Tyrell prototype as well; not sure I...

I like this Tyrell prototype as well; not sure I agree with the "Looks better than a birdy" comment, especially the new monocoque designs, but also the older design as well. As a Birdy owner, I do...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

These were previous designs with 451 wheels --...

These were previous designs with 451 wheels -- the one smallwheeler is working on now is 349 wheels.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Again, totally classy looking bike, very elegant...

Again, totally classy looking bike, very elegant build.

I hear you on the shifter. Is that a 3sp out back? In that case, makes a lot of sense.

And yes, no elegant way to route the cable/housing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Love the style of this bike, super-clean, classic...

Love the style of this bike, super-clean, classic build, but...

- clever placement of shifter, but unsure why it's not further up the stem, on the bars, or at the bar end. Seems like form over...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Wouldn't talk you out of it. And if you get tired...

Wouldn't talk you out of it. And if you get tired of it, much easier to change than paint or truck bed liner...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Truck bed liner black, FTW.

Truck bed liner black, FTW.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Woah...

Woah...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Sharp elbows... I like the general design,...

Sharp elbows...

I like the general design, but there's something about the seat-stays not paralleling the downtube that just throws it off for me. Of course, if they did, I'd be complaining about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Be willing to bet he figured out that after he...

Be willing to bet he figured out that after he fulfilled a run of about a dozen to everyone in the world who would buy one, it would not be a particularly money-making venture.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I'd toss the current Moulton designs in with this...

I'd toss the current Moulton designs in with this type of frame class, too. Or, rather, the rest of the bunch are trying to make a cheaper-to-manufacture design based on Moulton design/engineering....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-14, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

What do you think of the new Silk design? Tempted...

What do you think of the new Silk design? Tempted to upgrade?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I'm totally on board with this right up until the...

I'm totally on board with this right up until the belt drive. Unless they've extended range of different cogs and belt lengths. And even then, I'd be tempted to stick with conventional chain. Plus...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-14, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

No kidding. Those are gorgeous.

No kidding. Those are gorgeous.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I almost like that Elektrokatze, but not with a...

I almost like that Elektrokatze, but not with a headtube top way below the top of the seattube.

The Wren is pretty and understated, a bit plain, but nearly a perfect urban bike for a lot of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

I've found with the Birdy that front suspension...

I've found with the Birdy that front suspension for me is more about handling than comfort. That's what leaves me scratching my head with the new Origami bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Rear suspension but no front suspension?!?

Rear suspension but no front suspension?!?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

They just dropped the dealer cost to the point...

They just dropped the dealer cost to the point where it should retail for $1600-ish.

Soma Mini-Velos are all gone.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Maybe more of a Utility Bike entry, but small...

Maybe more of a Utility Bike entry, but small wheels, so I'll post it here:

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-3773699254952/yasujiro-mini-cargo-bike-3.gif

Yasujiro mini cargo bike, from the Soma store...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-13, 10:19 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Great idea and maybe a better execution, but this...

Great idea and maybe a better execution, but this is hardly a novel folding solution -- Birdy...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 999,851
Posted By mconlonx

Hong Kong + "working bike" + other evidence like...

Hong Kong + "working bike" + other evidence like crank bolt rust and age degradation of dork disc = rusty chain.

I see stuff like that or hear someone squeaking down the road and wish I carried a...
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