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#902

and that's something that could be easily remedied by incorporating a folding handlebar stem. tern makes a shorty stem. a folding handlebar like the humbert-humbert or even a shanzhai1000 dahon stem would also work
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ok, caveman. suit yourself, but it looks like the difference in folded dims (90 x 35 x 73 compared to 92 x 35 x 84) is negligible and comes mostly from the handlebar jutting out on the tern...

and that's something that could be easily remedied by incorporating a folding handlebar stem. tern makes a shorty stem. a folding handlebar like the humbert-humbert or even a shanzhai1000 dahon stem would also work
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and that's something that could be easily remedied by incorporating a folding handlebar stem. tern makes a shorty stem. a folding handlebar like the humbert-humbert or even a shanzhai1000 dahon stem would also work
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As for negligible, the height difference means no storage issues stashing it under my work table/desk. Space is limited there,...
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I found one,...I'm not limited the "Humpert" folding handlebars.
ergotec - Foldaway handlebar FHS2 25.4
ergotec - Foldaway handlebar FHS2 25.4
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#905
I found one,...I'm not limited the "Humpert" folding handlebars.
ergotec - Foldaway handlebar FHS2 25.4
ergotec - Foldaway handlebar FHS2 25.4
xtasy folding handlebar
doppelganger bicycle folding handlebar
there are others, i'm sure. there's probably a solution for you located somewhere in this pile of searches...
there's also this: looks a bit iffy....
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#908
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Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"
I like the coupler idea too but they made the links plastic.
That is bound for trouble unless you weigh 20 kg or something.
That is bound for trouble unless you weigh 20 kg or something.
#910
although it doesn't solve tds101's problem i thought this was pretty cool also. i can't remember where i found this image and reverse image search only linked back to my original post. realistically, this is probably a somewhat heavy and clunky arrangement but the air hose coupler is a better idea than the threaded aluminum one above.
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#918
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From: Greensboro, NC
Bikes: Many Downtube Folders :)
Great picture!
Thanks,
Yan
Thanks,
Yan
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Designer of Downtube Folding Bike
Ph.D. Temple University ( Math )
Biked across the USA twice
Semi-active chess player ( two time Bahamas National Champion )
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Bicycle delivery worker for Jimmy John's. Delivering is the best workout I have ever had.
#920
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So Hello to everyone
Raleigh Mv8 (ie. mini velo 8sp)

Raleigh MV8 by jenkwang, on Flickr

Raleigh, Sky and Mono by jenkwang, on Flickr
So Hello to everyone

Raleigh Mv8 (ie. mini velo 8sp)

Raleigh MV8 by jenkwang, on Flickr

Raleigh, Sky and Mono by jenkwang, on Flickr
#922
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From: York UK
Bikes: 2X dualdrive Mezzo folder,plus others
Never seen a airframe folding bike used on busy roads as supposed to be auwful. Chain falls off etc.
Interesting to see back to front drops fitted. Must be to avoid complicated folding bar arrangement
Now this is a "bikes we like "thread, Airframe: really. the poster should add a disclaimer....
Great photo however.
Funny to carry a bare (air) frame on an airframe. Accidental irony..
Interesting to see back to front drops fitted. Must be to avoid complicated folding bar arrangement
Now this is a "bikes we like "thread, Airframe: really. the poster should add a disclaimer....
Great photo however.
Funny to carry a bare (air) frame on an airframe. Accidental irony..
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#923
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From: Nottingham
Bikes: Mezzo I4, Trek 1200, Rudge (Montague) BiFrame, Bickerton
One of my friends has an airframe, he broke it the first time he sat on it due to him being too heavy for it. I am yet to see one in the flesh so dont want to be too critical of it until I have.
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I also like the Tyrells! That is the proper way to triangulate a lowered top tube design, as opposed to the Cannondales and others I've maligned that have the ridiculous interrupted frame tubes.
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#925
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From: York UK
Bikes: 2X dualdrive Mezzo folder,plus others
flex,riding postion, chain line , folds poorly,
i have seen one riden. possibly by owner taking it to recycling facility.
i see your point cpg, some bikes can be made ok with mods.
i think there is a limit to reenginnering silk purses from designers sows ears.
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