Talk about an unusual folding bike
08-28-14, 01:12 PM
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Talk about an unusual folding bike
I don't know if this has been seen here or not, but I was struck by how unusual and ingenuous this folder is.
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08-28-14, 01:17 PM
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That first bike looks like it belongs in Who-ville.
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Originally Posted by tk1971
That first bike looks like it belongs in Who-ville.
. No kidding it belongs in Whoville. But I wouldn't mind one. Talk about a head turner.
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Originally Posted by Still Pedaling
I don't know if this has been seen here or not, but I was struck by how unusual and ingenuous this folder is.
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08-28-14, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by smallwheeler
you might like some of these.
Edit: Ooops. I believe its CYOOO. Is that correct? I think I'm reading it right now.
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Originally Posted by Still Pedaling
Too many of these designs forget that it's a folding bicycle;they try to make the fold innovative,but ignore the fact that you're actually going to ride it.
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Originally Posted by dynaryder
I cannot see that one riding well.
Too many of these designs forget that it's a folding bicycle;they try to make the fold innovative,but ignore the fact that you're actually going to ride it.
Too many of these designs forget that it's a folding bicycle;they try to make the fold innovative,but ignore the fact that you're actually going to ride it.
