Model T Or Hyperfold Tikit? Please read if you are interested in a Tikit.
07-31-10 | 11:57 AM
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Model T Or Hyperfold Tikit? Please read if you are interested in a Tikit.
I have the choice of the Model T or the Hyperfold, the Hyperfold is $100 more. I am at a point where I need some help deciding. By the way the Model T is $700 and the Hyperfold is $800 and after I make my decision I will tell you where they are. This place will ship.
07-31-10 | 12:14 PM
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For that price, the Hyperfold. If you were talking retail price, my recommendation would be different...
I just sold my Hyperfold Tikit. Next time, I wouldn't spend the extra on the Hyperfold feature. I always had to fiddle with the handlepost hinge anyway...
I just sold my Hyperfold Tikit. Next time, I wouldn't spend the extra on the Hyperfold feature. I always had to fiddle with the handlepost hinge anyway...
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07-31-10 | 01:23 PM
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I just bought the Model T. After a talk with my wife that is all I could spend. The Hyperfold is a large. It is $800, This place was a Bike Friday dealer but quit over a year ago and had these two bikes left. I called them out of curiosity and they still had them. It is Dutch Bikes in Seattle and talk to David Schmidt. He said he can give you a shipping estimate. Their phone number is 206-789-1678
07-31-10 | 01:30 PM
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Dyno. Don't feel any regret for not getting the hyperfold. It's not that big a deal. Congrats on your purchase and the great deal you got.
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07-31-10 | 01:33 PM
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thank you, the hyperfold wasnt a big deal, I tried the Tikit out several months ago and really liked it and a fast fold would have been more of a novelty than a need.
07-31-10 | 02:31 PM
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Nice. Congrats! I have the hyperfold and for my style of usage it's perfect. For most people, I think the Model T is fine (assuming most people don't do a lot of multimodal commuting.
07-31-10 | 02:55 PM
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Thank you, I ride into town and back which is 2 miles or leave it in the car. I would like to take a train trip and take it along to ride in town.
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08-01-10 | 08:15 AM
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I have been riding the Model T for several months and have found it very easy and fast to fold and unfold. Best additions so far are a kickstand, Ergon grips, rear rack and Cateye wireless...all making for a very nice ride.
08-01-10 | 09:43 AM
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Enjoy!....
08-01-10 | 11:45 AM
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