BruceMetras

I'd like a dark blue! to SLC, if you haven't ridden a Mini you should hunt one up to try... might be surprised comparing its ride quality to the Brommies, extremely nice, stable little bike to ride .. I've had one for a few years, no issues, and even the older Sturmey 8 has always worked well ..

downtube

FYI I love the mint green color. It's worked well for us over the years. I'm open to other colors and other suggestions.

Thanks,
Yan

bhkyte

sorry a quick release does not count as dis asembly. it the same action as losening the seat post to insert it into the frame ,expect it is moved even less to remove it.

disamesambly in my book requires tools i don't count wheels either if their qr
you could agure that by adding a lever to the bolts on a brompton thsts disamebly ?
news flash brompton now not classified as folding bike...........lol......

ShortLegCyclist

I would say dark blue but I already have two bikes in dark blue, so let me say silver or chrome finish would be a good classy but neutral color that would be a departure from the very prevalent black bikes every company seems to be putting out nowadays.

ShortLegCyclist

It's not the action or the difficulty I object to, it's the opportunity for bike on bike trauma during baggage handling and in flight that I want my folding bike to stay in one folded unit and not have to pad or pack any components to protect them from one another. Especially because you can depend on TSA opening and partially removing your bike once they X ray it and see all the cranks and cogs.

I am able to pack my Bike Friday and my Dahon Mu into a standard suitcase and all of my Terns fit into a slightly oversized Samsonite F'light 31 (but I've never been charged for the fact that it is like 2 linear inches too large), but all of them require disassembly and therefore internal padding of each component. One of my Terns had its headset shaken apart during flight, I've since learned to just remove all the bearings and seals when packing to avoid this.

But my Bromptons can go folded into their own square case (I use the Clapton) and the only thing I do is remove both joint screws to prevent them being scratched or bent, otherwise I just pack my clothes in between the folded frame, no special padding required.

I have an S and S coupled bike too (I fly at least 15 times a year, though not always with a bike since many of those trips are to places where I have a bike there already, like when I visit family) and that is a royal pain to pad and protect from itself, I would never use that for a weekend trip, it would have to be at least a week away to justify the effort!

smallwheeler

bike friday speeding tikit:



tyrell IVE:



ox peco (12"):



ox pucci 14":


OX buccho (12"x3"):

shrooms

Many things can happen in this life. Even a large asteroid can wipe us all out at anytime. If one day I get my bike stolen there will be a good reason to buy something new and different.

Shahmatt

I love my Oyama East Village bike to death. It fits my purpose perfectly as the ultimate commute companion.

Some features I like are as follows:

1. It rolls on the two main driving wheels and can be balanced and maneuvered in its folded state very easily. Surface imperfections are a non issue. Rolling it along in front of me takes very little effort and I can do it for miles on end.

2. The 3 speed IGH is enough for me.

3. The rack, fenders and chain guard are very useful.

4. The powder black coating masks dirt and muck so cleaning regularly is not necessary.

5. Plenty of clearance to install big fat tires.

My hypothetical perfect bike could be as follows:

1. A lighter frame. At 15kg it's a pretty heavy bike.

2. A slightly wider range hub. Ideally with few, maybe 4 or 5, steps.

3. Stock 1.75 inch tires for those who need a workhorse.

4. A smaller wheel variant for those air travelers out there.

5. A slightly higher/pushed back rack - since most panniers in the market will cause heel strike.

6. Folding clasps that lock the frame tight every time - the clasps are always secure but the frame bits can have some wiggle room after locking - this requires an allen key to adjust.

7. Some sort of seat post suspension.

I got lucky with a bike that's easy to manage when folded. Can't say the same for many others out there. Sadly the Brompton's tiddly rack wheels are really pretty useless except on the most perfect surfaces - more for easy storage than for handling whilst folded.

dezzie

I have decided against the APB, looks ok but the components are very dated and cheap looking which means more expense modernising it to my tastes, better off paying more for something more bling!

Nightdiver

Do you happen to have any pics of your Tern Node inside the Flite? I didn't know it was possible to get their 24" bikes into an airline legal(ish) suitcase. I'd be curious to see the amount of disassembly you had to do to get it to fit.

ShortLegCyclist

I apologize, my Node is on long term loan to a friend in Vancouver and I wasn't even thinking of it when I typed that post.

No, I've never even tried to get the Node into a suitcase.

Abu Mahendra

Yeap. Helix, PC Reach T20 and Tyrell FSX...

...maybe a New Birdy too.

tds101 

I'd luv a Dahon Mu Uno, dual caliper brakes, and a Flykly wheel for the rear wheel. Too bad a Mu Uno can't have a handbrake for the rear.

leoho5

This guy mounted a rear caliper on his Mu Uno with a aluminum adapter:
Hands On Bike: Elosix Rear Caliper Brake Adaptor (For kickstand mounting plate)

tds101 

Thank you for your suggestion. The adapter adds a level of complexity I'm not willing to deal with. I personally need simplicity, and this is not something I'd probably do.

dezzie

Making a start on my old F frames, the bling list has started and lots of parts ordered this last couple of days already, My speed will have newer alloy parts, new cables etc, modern seat, the major (in green) is getting the works done, powdercoated, 8 speed sturmey hub, alloy everything, it will be lovely when done.

linberl

I love my Bike Friday, but someone posted a pic of a Panasonic folder and it was utterly magnificent! I'd love one of those. And there's a guy who rides a Moulton on the greenway that I've chatted with - it is a very interesting bike so I'd definitely take one of those, too.

Winfried

The Folding Society - Panasonic Traincle test report

linberl

Not a great review, but I'm short so it would likely be fine for me - most bikes have too much reach unless I swap the bars out. And the folding process is no big deal, since I have a BF instead of a Brompton; I'm not in any rush when I fold it into my car trunk. At 15 pounds I can just strap it on my back, anyway. And it is just flat out adorable =). As long as we're dreaming, the cute factor should not be underestimated, lol.

tudorowen1

Would love to own another Bike Friday Tikit....I owned one for a couple of years but foolishly sold it to buy a new Brompton with a BWR hub.
I owned a Brompton before the Tikit but was never thrilled with the gear range of the SRAM hub..I know the Tikit folded up like a sackful of spanners (wrenches in American speak) compared to the Brompton but it was so lovely to ride..

Anyone in the UK want to swap for my Brompton S6L ?

bhkyte

There are some cheap ex demo ones at Avon cycling. Very tempted my self but I havent sold my back up Mezzo to fund it. N-1 needed before n+1.

BassNotBass

There's only one more I'd consider buying:

desastar

I have both. Can't beat riding the Tikit, but you can't beat folding the Brompton...

Ive got 27 gears in the Tikit and widely spaced 6 gears in the Brompton, say no more.

downtube

It's non-folding but I'm getting a Morpheus. Talk about cool!



Thanks,
Yan

invisiblehand

Sweet!

Why this instead of a Bilenky or alternative?