what kind of folding is this?
09-15-08, 08:35 AM
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what kind of folding is this?
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any1 know what is the brand of this folding bike and is it reliable? who is selling this bike and how much can u get it for? it looks like 8" wheel bike.
any1 know what is the brand of this folding bike and is it reliable? who is selling this bike and how much can u get it for? it looks like 8" wheel bike.
09-15-08, 09:57 AM
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Yeah, it's cute, but be prepared to do a lot of spinning!
With 24 gear inches, I'm roughly calculating over 200 rpm at 15 mph!
Also...maybe OK for the 100# model, but at 200#, I'd bust the tires the first time I hit a hole in the road.
I'll keep my Dahon and its 20" wheels for now.
With 24 gear inches, I'm roughly calculating over 200 rpm at 15 mph!
Also...maybe OK for the 100# model, but at 200#, I'd bust the tires the first time I hit a hole in the road.
I'll keep my Dahon and its 20" wheels for now.
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09-15-08, 12:08 PM
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more pics here:
https://www.geocities.jp/fuyang_ty/01bike/tcp12.html
"u can get it" here:
https://www.cso.co.jp/bikeshop/bridgestone/tcp12.html
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..."u can get it" here:
https://www.cso.co.jp/bikeshop/bridgestone/tcp12.html
https://www.cso.co.jp/bikeshop/bridgestone/tcp12.html
09-15-08, 01:44 PM
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It's actually Japanese...selling for 37,590yen or about $360-ish
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wow...japanese...they do built great cars..i wonder what is the quality of that bike...any1 know where u can find any reviews on this on the web in english and what is the specs on this thing? wheelsize adn weight?
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Quick translate of the site (rusty gears in head turning to translate the Japanese, so I might have a couple of mistakes here and there):
Convenient folding bicycle that folds with one touch...blah blah (rusty gears stuck on this part)...becomes thin when folded for convenience in (something about going through entryways). Longest dimension is 1050cm when folded, which is smaller than a golf bag, so it can easily fit in the trunk of the car.
Specs:
Frame - Xtype one touch folding
Front brake - side pulling
Rear brake - band brake (I assume coaster?)
Gears - single speed
Brake lever - plastic
Rims - plastic
Tires - 12"x2.125"
Pedals - plastic
Saddle - anatomic wide saddle
Stand - side (I assume this is the kickstand)
Steering column - steel plated
Chain - stain guard
Standover Height - up to 137cm
Folded dimensions - 1050x375x540mm
Folding time - approx 10sec
Weight - 12.9 kilos
Optional parts
wheel bag - around $95
cycle cover - around $25
Model - transit compact(?)
Convenient folding bicycle that folds with one touch...blah blah (rusty gears stuck on this part)...becomes thin when folded for convenience in (something about going through entryways). Longest dimension is 1050cm when folded, which is smaller than a golf bag, so it can easily fit in the trunk of the car.
Specs:
Frame - Xtype one touch folding
Front brake - side pulling
Rear brake - band brake (I assume coaster?)
Gears - single speed
Brake lever - plastic
Rims - plastic
Tires - 12"x2.125"
Pedals - plastic
Saddle - anatomic wide saddle
Stand - side (I assume this is the kickstand)
Steering column - steel plated
Chain - stain guard
Standover Height - up to 137cm
Folded dimensions - 1050x375x540mm
Folding time - approx 10sec
Weight - 12.9 kilos
Optional parts
wheel bag - around $95
cycle cover - around $25
Model - transit compact(?)
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a band brake is a drum on the hub with a rubber band wrapped round it and then pulled tight with the cable. Hence 2 brake levers
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