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11-24-11 | 09:26 PM

RaleighSport

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Brain failing, help me with the name of this genre of bike?

Brain failing, help me with the name of this genre of bike? I can't think of the name of those full size road bikes with 20 inch wheels!!!!!!!! Anyone remember what they're called?

11-24-11 | 10:01 PM

Arrowana

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Mini Velo. I have to say that I really want to get one, since I'll be moving into an apartment soon. Of course, the cost of the apartment means I can't afford to get one...

11-24-11 | 10:09 PM

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I can't for the life of me figure out why I want one.. but I also do, and thank you.

11-25-11 | 11:41 AM

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well in Asia, they have small apartments too, they are made for
a market segment in Japan, ROK, etc.

11-25-11 | 12:09 PM

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sometimes I feel like you stalk me!

11-25-11 | 04:44 PM

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Picture?

11-25-11 | 04:51 PM

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11-25-11 | 05:07 PM

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What have you done? Evil Mini-velo pushers. It's a good thing that BD is out of stock. Must not get, must not get, do not want....

11-25-11 | 05:11 PM

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I want one of these.

11-25-11 | 05:49 PM

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...I want one of these!

11-25-11 | 11:01 PM

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Whats the point really? Yes more compact but you can achieve about the same just removing the front wheel right? Well either way if you get one enjoy it

11-26-11 | 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pg13

Whats the point really? Yes more compact but you can achieve about the same just removing the front wheel right? Well either way if you get one enjoy it

Not quite...removing the wheel means two pieces to carry and a bike can only roll with the front end held up -- very cumbersome IMO.

11-26-11 | 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic

...I want one of these!

11-26-11 | 04:29 PM

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those don't look much different than the old f1 type bmx bikes.

11-26-11 | 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Philphine

those don't look much different than the old f1 type bmx bikes.

Is more the style I was speaking of.

11-26-11 | 04:45 PM

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Those F1 BMXers were some pretty wild rigs:

General Meerkat! by jrydevisuals, on Flickr

11-26-11 | 04:46 PM

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Those F1 BMXers were some pretty wild rigs:

General Meerkat! by jrydevisuals, on Flickr

Is it wrong I want that?

11-26-11 | 04:56 PM

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The whole concept is silly unless you are a kid under 15 years old.

11-26-11 | 04:57 PM

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The whole concept is silly unless you are a kid under 15 years old.

Why? Or is that just a knee jerk reaction because you don't like them?

11-26-11 | 06:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RaleighSport

Is more the style I was speaking of.

Is it wrong that I know exactly where that photo was taken?

SE corner of Grant and Vallejo in San Francisco

11-26-11 | 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic

...I want one of these!

Then you'll love one of these!
https://www.bikeforest.com/cb/cb.php

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11-26-11 | 08:44 PM

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11-27-11 | 03:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets

i have this one. i guess the difference is the top tube is probaly a little short for an adult rider. i also have the hutch that had the fairing on it, but the fairing is missing. i just keep them hung on my garage wall. maybe i should play with the diamondback, just too see how rideable i can make it for me (5'11").