How fast is the A-bike (6" or 8")?
10-14-11, 06:34 AM
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How fast is the A-bike (6" or 8")?
Hello
Title says it all: Has someone clocked the A-bike so that I have a rough idea of how fast it goes under normal use?
I just want to make sure it's not just a kick scooter with a seat
Please indicate if you tried the 6" or the 8" model.
Thank you.
Title says it all: Has someone clocked the A-bike so that I have a rough idea of how fast it goes under normal use?
I just want to make sure it's not just a kick scooter with a seat
Please indicate if you tried the 6" or the 8" model.
Thank you.
10-14-11, 07:39 AM
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I have not but my best guess is that it is more of a novelty than a practical bike. Aside from top speed; I would be concerned about ability to handle any potholes, bumps and road irregularities. The smallest I would go is 16" wheels. My Citizen Tokyo (with 16" wheels and modified gearing) can hit almost 23mph on flat roads and I have hit nearly 28 going down hill...
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Thanks for the info. It looks nice. Is this the one?
The single-speed CarryMe uses 8" wheels and they're OK although potholes must be avoided at all cost. Likewise, stability is OK, altough you really must keep both hands on the handle, and all such tiny folding bikes will probably have this issue due to their size.
So my real concern with the A-bike is speed, especially with the 6" model. Is it acceptable or is it just too slow even for tiny trips in the city?
The single-speed CarryMe uses 8" wheels and they're OK although potholes must be avoided at all cost. Likewise, stability is OK, altough you really must keep both hands on the handle, and all such tiny folding bikes will probably have this issue due to their size.
So my real concern with the A-bike is speed, especially with the 6" model. Is it acceptable or is it just too slow even for tiny trips in the city?
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Thanks for the info. It looks nice. Is this the one?
The single-speed CarryMe uses 8" wheels and they're OK although potholes must be avoided at all cost. Likewise, stability is OK, altough you really must keep both hands on the handle, and all such tiny folding bikes will probably have this issue due to their size.
So my real concern with the A-bike is speed, especially with the 6" model. Is it acceptable or is it just too slow even for tiny trips in the city?
The single-speed CarryMe uses 8" wheels and they're OK although potholes must be avoided at all cost. Likewise, stability is OK, altough you really must keep both hands on the handle, and all such tiny folding bikes will probably have this issue due to their size.
So my real concern with the A-bike is speed, especially with the 6" model. Is it acceptable or is it just too slow even for tiny trips in the city?
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Ahah - I just read the specs and noticed that they use a smaller sprocket chain to allow for more teeth on the chainring resulting in a "Gear inch" ratio of 48. My Tokyo with the modified sprocket has a ratio of 66", prior to Mods was 52" - with vigorous pedaling however, I could still get the bike up to almost 20 mph (almost 23mph now). Depending upon your physical condition; I am guessing that 48" could attain a max speed of perhaps 17 - 18mph and likely comfortably "Cruise" at over 10mph - seems acceptable for your intended use...
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