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Old 05-27-16 | 01:27 PM
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ttakata73
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From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(

Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"

The carbon Strida looks cool but is a letdown.
A Strida 5 comes in at 10kg and it has a rear rack.
So this carbon frame and wheels only saves 1.5kg; I expected more.
Since it uses a non standard crankset it would be hard to take off any more weight.
STRiDA C1 | STRiDA

I watched some videos on the Caracle and it is impressive.
It seems to roll easily assuming the magnet is strong enough over rough terrain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQ6zMtmBOY
This 16" version seems even better for travel although more cumbersome to transform.
CARACLE cary [under development] | CARACLE -the innovative folding bike-
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