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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 890
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Technique is the key with stud finders. ...

Technique is the key with stud finders.
International law dictates that you must hold it to your chest, turn on, then when it beeps, announce that it's calibrated.
Doubly so if you are a male...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

The new Swift begin shipping today!

The new Swift begin shipping today!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-23, 02:09 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By bunnyberg

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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

Well, not quite yet. The bikes are complete and...

Well, not quite yet. The bikes are complete and on their way to our warehouse, so we expect to begin delivery on September 15th.

We had a delay because I wasn't happy with one aspect and we had...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By Huggable

Happy Father's Day!

My Father’s Day gift! Will keep it in stock condition for now.


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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

I will get a photo of the grey tomorrow, but for...

I will get a photo of the grey tomorrow, but for now I have a photo of the production model in green. Note the adjustable handlebar stem, full fenders, black rims, and added bottle mounts.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

I guess our green isn’t unique after all.

I guess our green isn’t unique after all.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

The maximum seat-to-pedal length is 40". The...

The maximum seat-to-pedal length is 40".
The length from the front axle to the handlebar will depend upon the riser used (normal or tall) and the angle of the stem (this is user adjustable), but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

Yes, our new rack will fit on the old Xooter...

Yes, our new rack will fit on the old Xooter Swift.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

Yes, 451 wheels will fit in the Origami Swift.

Yes, 451 wheels will fit in the Origami Swift.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By linberl

Would be kinda cool if it folded up inside the...

Would be kinda cool if it folded up inside the cargo box, which had drop down transport wheels. Maybe one side of the box could be hinged. put a lid on for perfect storage, lol. Or an instant...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,856
Posted By tds101

A few pics. So far the bike is pretty...

A few pics. So far the bike is pretty lightweight, solid, and seems quite decently built. No handlepost flex either. A few items need swapping, but I'll figure out what to do next week, after I ride...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,942
Posted By tcs

BikeFriday tikit, vertical dropouts, Shimano...

BikeFriday tikit, vertical dropouts, Shimano Alfine 11, Surly Singleator with the push-up spring.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By bikebikebike

What I love about standards, is that there are...

What I love about standards,
is that there are so many to chose from.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

No, the Bull uses a threadless headset and the...

No, the Bull uses a threadless headset and the Swift is threaded. We could use one from the Cobra; the angle would be good but it would be rather tall.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

We finally have production underway and will be...

We finally have production underway and will be delivering bikes in May (barring any unforeseen Covid issues). I decided to do just two colors for this initial run: the green you see above, and a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

We did modify the design of the rear rack so that...

We did modify the design of the rear rack so that the bike will stand upright when in its folded position. Of course you can leave the seat post in and pop off the handlebar for a more compact...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By joey buzzard

The handlebars clip on and off with a quick...

The handlebars clip on and off with a quick release. Keeps everything simple, light and rigid without adding flex. It's also designed so that it takes any standard stem and bars, which is great...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,748
Posted By Ron Damon

Yes, thanks. Yesterday's afternoon ride was...

Yes, thanks. Yesterday's afternoon ride was uneventful. Nothing significant to report, really.

As for the tremor in the neighboring island, it was only 5.6 on the Richter scale. Not even an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-22, 02:50 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,748
Posted By Ron Damon

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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,748
Posted By Ron Damon

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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-22, 02:50 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,748
Posted By Ron Damon

A jaunt to Klungkung

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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-02-22, 04:18 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

The wheels on the production versions will all be...

The wheels on the production versions will all be black. The green on the prototype was just my own effort of having fun.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

OK, here is the final prototype. I know that...

OK, here is the final prototype. I know that some of you don't like the rack, but it is stronger than our other options, and it looks pretty good in black. We will begin production in about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By robobike316

Raleigh Twenty canoe bike

Here is my Twenty I bought to use on solo canoe outings. I load it up, go down river till I'm tired then peddle back to my car, leaving the canoe locked to a tree. It works great. The bike stows...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

Yes,. we can offer the stem and seat post sets if...

Yes,. we can offer the stem and seat post sets if the bike is for someone still growing, or if the bike changes hands.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

Keep an eye out here on the forum, I will post...

Keep an eye out here on the forum, I will post when it is available to test.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

The rack will be black, we just took the photo...

The rack will be black, we just took the photo prior to painting. Additionally, we are redesigning the rack now to make it a bit more aesthetically pleasing, and so it will function as a stand in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

A couple more photos. ...

A couple more photos.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 45,106
Posted By Pinigis

OK, we finally have the prototypes just about...

OK, we finally have the prototypes just about complete. The rear rack needs to be painted black, and we need to add a kickstand, but otherwise, we are done. We did a 58T chainring, 11-42T 10-speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,254
Posted By Ron Damon

Singaraja Old Town

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Old Dutch-period harbor building...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 29,498
Posted By Pinigis

It should work on any bike. I couldn't find a...

It should work on any bike.
I couldn't find a good photo, but you can kind of see how it was done here.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-22, 03:58 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,381
Posted By Jipe

No problem, but as can be seen, the Birdy is only...

No problem, but as can be seen, the Birdy is only slightly bigger folded than the Brompton and as consequence much smaller than Helix.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,381
Posted By Jipe

This picture is my Brompton compared to my Birdy...

This picture is my Brompton compared to my Birdy Titanium, not to Helix !
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,381
Posted By Jonesandrew

See #2186 (Brompton) and #2190 (Birdy).

See #2186 (Brompton) and #2190 (Birdy).
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,592
Posted By GTA

My Fnhon STORM

I built up my yellow Fnhon STORM recently. The frame is made of CrMo 4130 steel, so it is not very light, approx. 9.4kg w/o pedals.
It is considered to be a leisure bike for short distance riding,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,436
Posted By GTA

Fnhon GUST - new build

Guys,

Recently I build up a new folder with Fnhon GUST frame. Just share some pictures with you.
The frame is so nicely made that I have to show you its details...
Thanks to Cr-Mo 4130, the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By un.passant

The best folding bike I could get

Hi,
Just wanted to share my experience in trying to get the best folding bike I could think of.

For some context, I already had a folding bike in Paris (France), that I used to commute. It is a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-19-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By bike.gang.uk

About P40 Anniversary Birdy Questions answered....

About P40 Anniversary Birdy
Questions answered.

Questions answered
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By bike.gang.uk

More detailed photos for P40...

More detailed photos for P40 (http://www.jeslerbike.com/pro_info.php?id=891). The frame looks better with less welding marks. **********?? jesler bicycles...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-02-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By bike.gang.uk

Spec sheet ...

Spec sheet

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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-24-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By bike.gang.uk

Spy shot ... This is a more reasonable design for...

Spy shot ... This is a more reasonable design for the market. Original 3 pcs only CNC machined will cost over $200 just for production.
#BirdyXBrompton...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-20, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By bike.gang.uk

Don't think there is any info yet, will keep...

Don't think there is any info yet, will keep update if any spec out ... looks like a big wheel birdy though
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-20, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By glye

Right. So there must be some differences in frame...

Right. So there must be some differences in frame dimensions among the Birdy's: R&M, Pacific, and Bianchi, and over time. Speculation: R&M could have made the suspension hinge slightly wider, to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,913
Posted By mkatz

Thanks. That is a shame. The bike "deserves" to...

Thanks. That is a shame. The bike "deserves" to be better represented (marketed and serviced) in the US.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By glye

I added a mudguard extender, to reduce the dirt...

I added a mudguard extender, to reduce the dirt spray to the BB area. Here are the before and after shots. In both cases I had ridden on wet, paved roads, no off-road. Granted, the first one shows...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,748
Posted By grayrest

I do not have an R20 but I do have a set of 406...

I do not have an R20 but I do have a set of 406 rims on my Birdy using 28-406 Conti Contact Speeds. Since it's hard to find actual information on the mod, here are some pictures showing the front...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,046
Posted By clearcastle04

Okd style Birdy with humble mods

Hi there, I bought a Birdy on Craigslist a couple years ago and just got around to making a few humble mods.. Was going for a comfortable very upright ride so added a stem extender to the already...
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