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01-08-14 | 08:42 PM

#301

rain13

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One nice Friday from Indonesia (I wished this were mine)...

01-09-14 | 12:03 PM

#302

Pinigis

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This is the new Origami Dragonfly 8. I hope you all like it.

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01-09-14 | 12:14 PM

#303

cpg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darukhan

What is that front suspension? Reminds me of an early Moulton or Cannondale headshok.

01-09-14 | 12:43 PM

#304

cplager

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinigis

This is the new Origami Dragonfly 8. I hope you all like it.

You need to post more details (and at least one picture of the drivetrain side).

(When ready, you should start a new thread.)

01-09-14 | 12:47 PM

#305

mconlonx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinigis

This is the new Origami Dragonfly 8. I hope you all like it.

Rear suspension but no front suspension?!?

01-09-14 | 01:22 PM

#306

Pinigis

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Bikes: Origami Gazelle, Origami Crane 8, Origami Cricket 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by mconlonx

Rear suspension but no front suspension?!?

Yes, with a more upright position the rear suspension is more valuable than a front suspension.

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01-09-14 | 01:26 PM

#307

Pinigis

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cplager

You need to post more details (and at least one picture of the drivetrain side).

(When ready, you should start a new thread.)

I will start a new thread when we have the professional photos in hand. But, for now, here a few more snapshots.

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01-09-14 | 03:33 PM

#308

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinigis

Yes, with a more upright position the rear suspension is more valuable than a front suspension.

I've found with the Birdy that front suspension for me is more about handling than comfort. That's what leaves me scratching my head with the new Origami bike.

01-09-14 | 04:26 PM

#309

ThorUSA

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does that mean i can add a bike or two here as well .... mind you i am selling them .... even after i took my link out of the bottom as it is not allowed for professionals to have one ...

just sayin
thor

good lookin bike Piniges

01-09-14 | 06:22 PM

#310

Pinigis

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Bikes: Origami Gazelle, Origami Crane 8, Origami Cricket 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThorUSA

Well, it is a bike that I like. :-)

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01-09-14 | 10:01 PM

#311

smallwheeler

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a few concept bikes with interesting features..

01-09-14 | 10:03 PM

#312

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01-09-14 | 10:04 PM

#313

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01-09-14 | 10:07 PM

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01-09-14 | 10:09 PM

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01-09-14 | 10:10 PM

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01-09-14 | 10:29 PM

#317

Ed in Toronto

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Those are some amazing concept bikes 'smallwheeler'.

01-09-14 | 10:34 PM

#318

fietsbob

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Cute, but, a CG animation is hard to test ride..

01-10-14 | 02:13 PM

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01-13-14 | 08:16 AM

#320

darukhan

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Sweet Pacific If-Reach with FSA and Color+ components!

01-14-14 | 02:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smallwheeler

in it's folded position, the front wheel and stem assembly of the picnica flops to one side and makes handling awkward. also, there is no clip or locking mechanism to hold the fold together. a possible solution would be a folding handlebar that would capture the frame tubes and hold the front wheel upright and prevent pivoting. it would have the added benefit of enabling a more narrow and compact profile. some type of clasp or strap would thread through the back wheel and hold the fold tightly together.

or something like this:

interestingly, the problem wasn't ignored by bridgestone, in fact, they did produce something similar to the above in one iteration of the picnica (the DX i think). the twiddly knob releases the handlebars and pivots on the stem: