New to folding bikes
 

I have been hunting for folding bikes on line and through the internet. They would be used in a motorhome and carried in a car.I read a lot of reviews and looked at a lot of folders and looked at the options. I ended up purchasing 2 Origami folding bikes. It is a new company based in Richmond Virginia. The bikes are actually made in China, but Paul is the owner of the company. One of them has a full suspension, the other is a fixed suspension. They both have 7 speed Shimano gearsets. The fixed suspension bike is 25lb the full suspension bike is 30 lb. I was impressed with all the features, down to the bags, quick release wheels water bottle bike pump etc. and Paul was very accomodating. I am impressed with the quality and features for the price so far. I would reccomend anyone looking for a folding bike, take a look at one of these. The web site is www.origamibicycles.com

Enjoy the bikes. Welcome to the Fold!

your neighbor Paul ?
not that there is anything wrong with that

thor

No, he lives about 100 miles away.

man I wish I would know how many miles all my customers live away from me ... just sayin

http://maps.google.com

Merry Christmas :D

Telephone area code numbers can tell you a lot.

Welcome to the forum and the fold richardgood. It is very nice to hear that you are happy with your new purchase. From reading this forum, where Paul is a respected contributor, I have learned about the Origami bicycles. I have not yet seen one, except in images online, but generally have a positive opinion about them.

As good as they sound, however, I must say that I am surprised that you chose one for riding in your motor home. I would think that a bicycle with smaller tires and a shorter wheelbase would be better suited for maneuvering through the confines of such a restricted space. Something like the Upland Storm, as shown here, would seem to be a better choice:

http://www.kmart.com/upland-storm-12...5&blockType=G5

Granted it is made for the smaller rider but with it's 12" wheels and tight turning radius, not to mention the outrigger design for stability in a lurching recreational vehicle, the Storm seems to be the ideal bicycle for your use. Also, while it does not fold, it is such a compact design I think you could probably find room for it the RV and not need to transport it in a tow vehicle.

I don't mean to question your decision, as you are obviously pleased with the Origami, I am simply intrigued by the selection.

Enjoy your new bikes! I also recently purchased the Origami Cricket, its a great bike.

I really wish you would have warned me before I clicked on that link. Luckily I had put the coffee down first.

I guessing (but can't verify) the OP means carried in the motorhome, not actually ridden in it. :P

Glad I joined this forum, I can have a few laughs as well! I meant carried, stored UNDER the motorhome in one of the storage bays. As the toad(car to be towed behind the motorhome) is a Fiat 500, I wanted a bike which could fit in the car as well. 2 of these bikes fit easily in the car.