Originally Posted by
mulleady
What are peoples views on the Pacific Carryme? I know makeinu is a keen supporter and Somnatash desires one
I just found this new Carryme blog:
http://carrymeadventures.wordpress.com/
Originally Posted by
datako
I was underwhelmed, it is only fit for very short distances at low speed and it is less hassle to walk short distances briskly rather than have to carry and unfold the A-bike.
Yeah, there comes a point of compromise where you can't beat a good pair of running/walking shoes. I haven't tried the A-bike, but I'm currently not interested because I have no need for a smaller fold than the CM and since the CM rides and fits me so well I don't mind throwing money at it to make it lighter.
Looks like the CM has a very low BB, way too low for my liking...?
It is very low. I would like to fit shorter cranks on mine to reduce pedal strikes (in addition to saving weight and improving spinning).
Originally Posted by
Amuro Lee
The speed and convenience of folding of A-bike are much better than the CarryMe. The A-bike takes less than 10 seconds in folding or unfolding. My neighbor takes 30 seconds to 1 minute to unfold and secure all the locks of his CarryMe DS each time.
Last time you posted this I didn't know, but I just found out that the 08 Carrymes have a fiddly Brompton-like latch in the front as opposed to a quick "quick release" lever. So now I understand why it takes your neighbor so long.
Originally Posted by
Amuro Lee
A-bike weights about 5.5kg and CarryMe DS weights 8.8kg including the
speed-drive.
...also including front/rear rack, mudguards, average "stock" seat (ie heavy), kickstand, etc. Easy to lose a kilogram just tossing extras and another kilogram with simple upgrades (carbon seatpost, carbon stem, ultegra brakes, etc).
Originally Posted by
Amuro Lee
Folded Size:
The folded size of A-bike is 67cm x 30cm x 16cm;
The folded size of CarryMe is 89cm x 30cm x 27cm.
Side by side comparison:
Just a note: the Carryme is not completely folded in the picture and it looks like it's about 30cm taller than it would be if completely folded.