have you given up full size bikes?
01-22-09, 02:57 PM
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There are a couple of mountain bikes in my shed... one of them a Scott was an expensive bike when new. I took it out once last year for a quick ride down the avenue. I ought to get some new tyres on it and use it on the Wirral Way (route of the old railway) it will fit in the back of my big 4x4..... but you know what, I’m far more temped to go out and buy a folding mountain bike. 
I just love the practicalities of folders, my Dahon MU SL is quick and light and I have a lightweight Brompton on order and this will be even more compact.
I just love the practicalities of folders, my Dahon MU SL is quick and light and I have a lightweight Brompton on order and this will be even more compact.
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01-22-09, 05:03 PM
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We have chosen to ride folders only, due to easier transport, storage and increased maneuverability.
HOWEVER, as you can see from my signature, I am currently following the saying: "When in Rome do as the Romans do." Here at the beach, everybody rides a Cruiser of some sort. So.......I have purchased a Matte Black Electra Cruiser (Single-Speed w/Coaster Brake) for my daily rides to the local store and to get a newspaper in the morning.
It's "cool", but a definite slug. When we sell this place in a few years, we will advertise the Cruiser for $300K+ with a Beach Condo thrown in for FREE.
For rides along the beach, and elsewhere, we use our Fridays. We did a 17 mile ride on Sunday and enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather.
HOWEVER, as you can see from my signature, I am currently following the saying: "When in Rome do as the Romans do." Here at the beach, everybody rides a Cruiser of some sort. So.......I have purchased a Matte Black Electra Cruiser (Single-Speed w/Coaster Brake) for my daily rides to the local store and to get a newspaper in the morning.
It's "cool", but a definite slug. When we sell this place in a few years, we will advertise the Cruiser for $300K+ with a Beach Condo thrown in for FREE.
For rides along the beach, and elsewhere, we use our Fridays. We did a 17 mile ride on Sunday and enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather.
01-22-09, 06:24 PM
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We have chosen to ride folders only, due to easier transport, storage and increased maneuverability.
HOWEVER, as you can see from my signature, I am currently following the saying: "When in Rome do as the Romans do." Here at the beach, everybody rides a Cruiser of some sort. So.......I have purchased a Matte Black Electra Cruiser (Single-Speed w/Coaster Brake) for my daily rides to the local store and to get a newspaper in the morning.
It's "cool", but a definite slug. When we sell this place in a few years, we will advertise the Cruiser for $300K+ with a Beach Condo thrown in for FREE.
For rides along the beach, and elsewhere, we use our Fridays. We did a 17 mile ride on Sunday and enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather.
HOWEVER, as you can see from my signature, I am currently following the saying: "When in Rome do as the Romans do." Here at the beach, everybody rides a Cruiser of some sort. So.......I have purchased a Matte Black Electra Cruiser (Single-Speed w/Coaster Brake) for my daily rides to the local store and to get a newspaper in the morning.
It's "cool", but a definite slug. When we sell this place in a few years, we will advertise the Cruiser for $300K+ with a Beach Condo thrown in for FREE.
For rides along the beach, and elsewhere, we use our Fridays. We did a 17 mile ride on Sunday and enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather.
As for me, folders only, but I think I want a mixte after I get a replacement folder for my stolen piccolo.
01-22-09, 10:21 PM
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My 06 Specialized Hardrock with XT parts and slicks gets ridden once a week on weekends. It is a nice change but I still prefer riding my folders too.
01-22-09, 10:49 PM
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Hey, I had to look up the definition of a "Mixte" - guess older folks like me can still learn!
01-23-09, 12:37 AM
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I like my Swift more than pretty much any other bike I've ridden (granted, I haven't ridden too many $5000+ bikes). It's just more fun, and it's nice to confuse the overpaid Muni drivers when I fold my bike and lug it in. The only thing, is that I still miss drop bars and suspension. Once I add those on (both doable), it'll be soooo nice.
01-23-09, 03:36 AM
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They are great looking bikes, real eye candy. I think they were designed by Singer and Herse in the 193?`s to make a light stylish bike for riding around Paris.
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01-23-09, 07:17 AM
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Part of the fun of Cycling is....................................
.......Variety. I would get bored riding just one format. Soooo I have 2 Folders Bike Friday Air Glide and NWT, Full sized Road Bike Lemond Zurich, Recumbent Catrike 700 Tadpole Trike.
01-23-09, 07:57 AM
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The foldie is exclusively for when I'm going on a train or when I'll need to toss it in the car quickly. I have a 700c road bike for touring and a Trek Pure on order. (Just got a call from the shop yesterday, it's there waiting for me!)
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01-23-09, 09:17 AM
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Did you find this one? https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ighlight=mixte
They are great looking bikes, real eye candy. I think they were designed by Singer and Herse in the 193?`s to make a light stylish bike for riding around Paris.
They are great looking bikes, real eye candy. I think they were designed by Singer and Herse in the 193?`s to make a light stylish bike for riding around Paris.
It looked a LOT like this one, but with drop bars:
But enough of this blasphemy. I'm on the hunt for my next foldie.
01-23-09, 09:23 AM
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01-23-09, 09:24 AM
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Oh! Just took a look at craigslist and look what I found!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...003990424.html
Univega mixte, my size, and in the color I was lusting over! No drops or chain, but that can easily be remedied. Hmmmm....
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...003990424.html
Univega mixte, my size, and in the color I was lusting over! No drops or chain, but that can easily be remedied. Hmmmm....
01-23-09, 09:35 AM
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of course not. I think if I could have only one bike for traveling it would probably be a 700C Cross-Check or similar style 700c bike with couplers but the 20" wheeled Fridays I have are great for packing and storing on a boat below decks. Keeping a rustable metal on deck just doesn't make sense. I've become accustomed to being able to step off on/through without swinging my leg over the saddle which feels very civilized with or without a load on the bike. The 700c wheels are better riding for high speed IMHO, but not enough to keep me from enjoying the ride. Actually the 20"x2.0 Big Apples are fantastic for cushion, low rolling resistance and quick acceleration. I haven't developed a preference for smaller tires than 1.5" on the 20" wheels. Amtrak didn't require me to box the bike so it was nice to carry it on board bagged and put it on the big luggage section at the end of each car.
01-23-09, 10:07 AM
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Oh! Just took a look at craigslist and look what I found!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...003990424.html
Univega mixte, my size, and in the color I was lusting over! No drops or chain, but that can easily be remedied. Hmmmm....
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...003990424.html
Univega mixte, my size, and in the color I was lusting over! No drops or chain, but that can easily be remedied. Hmmmm....
Soon somebody is going to tell us we are off topic again..
01-23-09, 10:39 AM
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Grab if you can! You`ll regret it later if you do not. Looks almost new (un used)! I am making plans for some changes for my Mixte for this summer. I am thinking IGH to make it more of a utility / around town bike (grab and ride).
Soon somebody is going to tell us we are off topic again..
Soon somebody is going to tell us we are off topic again..
Ok, back on topic though. Yes, if I get this mixte, I will no longer be a folder-only rider, as it will be folder for public transportation commute, mixte for long rides/pootling around local area.
01-23-09, 12:11 PM
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