I know foldies are legit bikes. However, it still looks weird to me every time I see one

dont worry after a while all others look weird
at least to me they do

thor

you are correct, sir.

Maybe because more disc brake options? Both my Hooli's will take 26" front wheels.

[QUOTE=smallwheeler;17386451]more on the tyrell 18":













nice. :-) i would love to have one in black.

Word on the grapevine is they are aiming for Spring '15 release date.
probably May.

Yea but where? Ill give you a hint, not where I live.......

most likely in our part of the world :-)

not in NYC or Phils.


however...

Tyrell International is seeking to recruit Partners to become Dealers or Distributors in countries and territories where Tyrell has no existing representation.


a few months ago i suggested this to a dealer who frequently posts in this forum. i don't know if he pursued it.

Is he paying B&M royalties on the Birdy design...?

I did, got a couple emails into it. But they are looking for somebody who is lying through his teeth about the amount of bikes he can sell every year, and they want to ship container loads. Seemingly not interested to built up a business relationship which grows slowly and benefecial for both partners growing together in a controlled old fashioned way, meaning hard work ...
Pretty dissapointed ..as I like the bikes. but If I have to buy container loads I design my own :-)

for sure not in my country. most likely hong kong or singapore. :-)

Tyrell - is it necessary to shift into the largest cog (lowest gear) to keep the chain on the bike when the frame is folded?

In the real world (as opposed to the folding bikes forum) patents cover specific design elements rather than general concepts and expire in under a couple of decades rather than continue in perpetuity.

pacific reach 2015

I know. This is mere facetious spillover from the Curl/Brompton noise going on elsewhere around here...

yes. i've been looking at this too. some very nice refinements. however, i think this elastomer and mini trailing link fork design might be the most interesting development:

i hope it offers better ride and handling than their previous suspension design.

Glad you like my bike! True I did want the length of the RSW steerer but as originally built it used a stock Stowaway front end. I used the folder frame because it has to go in my car on a very regular basis:

https://flic.kr/p/hQJFnS

Its still my everyday commuter.

i still enjoy looking at it! well done.

FOUND: Ettnic Urban Bikes Empower Everyone To Move By Bike

Schindelhauer ThinBike

I quite like this its rather quirky! - Vanmoof T black

BiCi smart bike offers electronically-enhanced cycling

Not a folder, but I really like it.


more pics @ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

You can't argue, it has a cool box in it, for them drinks you legally have on a bicycle

Here's the site for the BiCi:
?Basic Conception? Smart Bike by AOAO Studio

I think the 'smart bike' stuff is BS,although if the GPS works right it would be nice to help recover a stolen bike. Having said that,I'm actually kind of interested in the idea of a full carbon/105 mini velo for just under a grand: