nlaspf

Thanks guys. I've taken my bike into subways, light rail systems and taxis, and into pubs and restaurants, and never had a problem with it not being bagged. I don't actually own a bag. That said, I am considering getting one for the very same reason that folder fanatic mentions: making it luggage and not a bike. I'll keep my eyes open for a good cheap one (I heard that the Ikea bags work wonders) but I won't stress it in the meantime.

nekohime

Hi hi, sorry I haven't been back to check here, as I've been busy with my stupid cat who got into a fight and needed stitches. Bah. The past few days have been a nightmare of being scratched when feeding him his medicine, chasing the cat when he manages to sneak out so he doesn't get even more messed up, and trying to keep him amused indoors, since he was an outdoor kitty (am discussing with the other cat-owned individuals whether we should make him a full indoor kitty).


Anyway, for those of you who are definitely gonna be riding on March 27, please chime in here so I can get a rough head count. I'm gonna put up the official sign-up form, maps, and full details of the ride on the website by this Saturday or Sunday.

nekohime

I find that my brompton never gets denied access to any bus or train, but my other folders do get denied access to buses sometimes (never get denied access to trains/subway, folded or unfolded). It really depends on the bus operator.

vincentnyc

y u have a mezzo on ur sig?

GeorgePaul

@nekohime: I'm planning to ride on March 27.

nekohime

Ah, that's just the best-looking line art for folding bikes, so I have it there. I own a brommie though.

1lesscar

@nekohime: I'm planning to ride, though it's kinda of subject to how far along I am with my final project for my masters, which is due 4/19.

boc

Add two more RSVP's for the ride!

My girlfriend and I are looking forward to it. We just got her a 2006 Dahon Speed TR to go with my 2008. Yay!

folder fanatic

I am planning to attend unless something unforeseen occurs between now and then. Your cat reminds me of the "cat clan" of mine. The females are easy to keep in (except for Trixie, who loves to sneak out). The males were allowed out up until recently. I now "train" (if that is the right word for cat behavior) everyone to stay indoors. Our ancient oldest male cat allowed outside, Chestnut, died of FIP & Feline Leukemia recently-estimated at 15 or more years old. Fighting behavior is common in even altered (neutered) males. So just by keeping in the rest of the clan probably will expand their long lives even longer just by avoiding other strange cats, not to mention Veterinarian bills. So don't be shy about keeping your adventurous kitty from roaming. There is really nothing good that comes out of being outside. Just ask Chestnut.

nlaspf

Count me in!

Nekohime, do you actually have a Mezzo in addition to the Brompton? I never seen one in person, and I'm curious

nekohime

Nope, don't have a mezzo. I have a Brompton M6L and a Kent Ultralite, and I used to have a Dahon Piccolo (got stolen ). They're very interesting-looking bikes though, and I would love to have one.

nekohime

Ok everyone, the website is upated! I was supposed to do it this morning, but the cat was being a little furry ball of anger.

Full details for the ride are here, and don't forget to sign up!

Foldable Two

We are planning to come down from Ventura for the ride, and will be on our SoCA Bike Fridays (I've noted a lack of them on your previous rides).

Yesterday, we participated in Portland's "Worst Day of the Year Ride". It was wet at the start, but pretty nice the rest of the way. It was an 18 mile, essentially flat route with pretty close to the Organizer imposed limit of 3,500 riders. With donuts before the "controlled" start, lunch afterward (Vegetarian Chili or Soup) and three snack stops along the way, it was pretty much an eat-a-thon.

I've included some photos below. Costumes were optional, but plentiful. First shot is wife on her color coordinated Pocket 8. It was really the first chance we have had to ride our new Pocket 8 Fridays. The 1.75" tires seemed to make up for not having Thudbuster seat posts with the 1.35" tires on my NWT and her Crusoe. (We will bring this latter pair of bikes to the SoCA ride.

FYI: In 4th pic, wife is walking down rows of parked bikes looking for our BF's after lunch - if you look closely between the orange jackets you will see a 20" wheel - our bikes. We saw only two other folders during the ride - a Brompton and a Strida - usually see a few more, including other Fridays. Also, the cost of this ride was $30-$40 per rider, depending upon when and where you purchased your ticket.

Lou

nekohime

Yay, some bike fridays! Looking forward to seeing you guys there!

GeorgePaul

I'll be riding my Bike Friday Tikit.

nlaspf

I tried the other day, but the form only allows for US locations . And now it seems like the site is down.

Either way, just confirming that I'm in!

nekohime

down? Wait lemme check...

edit: ooops, forgot to pay for the hosting, which was due yesterday. It should be coming back up soon.

nekohime

Bumpity bump. For those who haven't signed up, the site is up and working again!

defjack

I just got a folding 20in. Cruzbike Quest. I will be there. Jack

Foldable Two

defjack: Quite a bike!


nekohime: What is the current, prospective "body count" for the ride?

nekohime

So far, around 8 or 9 people, including me, which is about usual for the ride. Hope more people can come though!

SesameCrunch

Wow! That's a nice looking bike. Is that the folding version? Cruzbike has come a long ways!

Sounds like a fun ride! Wish I were in SoCal. Would love to join in.



PS: Nekohime, whatever happened with your old Moulton Stowaway restoration? Curious minds want to know!!!

defjack

The Quest is folding and takes 451 or 26in wheels.I got the 451 and its much faster than the Downtube conversion I did. Jack

edwong3

That is a beautiful bike! I guess you can say it spans two different categories; recumbents, and folders. Have fun on your ride in So Cal.

nekohime

Ah. That. Was supposed to do it last summer, but financial aid fell through and I had to pay for my classes on my own, depleting what was supposed to be the Moulton restoration fund. So now I have the frame and original parts stripped and cleaned of most of the rust, but I am still saving up for the some parts that I wanna update and possibly for the sandblasting and repainting of the frame from white to a light gold.