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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-11, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By IslandHopper

As always great videos : and inspiration for us...

As always great videos : and inspiration for us to stop making excuses and get out touring on our bikes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By IslandHopper

Was it a deliberate choice to have rider look...

Was it a deliberate choice to have rider look just like Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean right down to the silly smug smile ?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By IslandHopper

You might get a Brompton in if you pull the seat...

You might get a Brompton in if you pull the seat post out - that brings the 22.2" dimension down to 21"

Folded dimensions : 585mm high x 565mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 22.2" x 10.6").

Though...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-11, 12:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,621
Posted By IslandHopper

Packing for transit of almost any bike to fit in...

Packing for transit of almost any bike to fit in 62 linear inches is a major pain:

Here's what it takes to get the 20" Airnimal Rhino into a case:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,716
Posted By IslandHopper

Wow !! 6 S&S couplers : that will cost a packet...

Wow !! 6 S&S couplers : that will cost a packet ; but will certainly make packing easy :-)
On a full size bike 4 couplers on the frame would be enough to make a significant difference to the ease...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,716
Posted By IslandHopper

Over the years I've been trying to refine my...

Over the years I've been trying to refine my fly-cycle package ( in order of purchase )

Ritchey Breakaway Cross : a 700c splitting frame cross/light touring bike.
Airnimal Rhino : 406/20" folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-11, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
Posted By IslandHopper

Permanent marker pen - I like Staedtler but I...

Permanent marker pen - I like Staedtler but I guess Sharpie would do just as well.
http://www.staedtler.com/Lumocolor_permanent_universal_pen_gb.Staedtler
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-22-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,554
Posted By IslandHopper

yes - but a bit expensive Interesting blog...

yes - but a bit expensive

Interesting blog entry here : using a S bag as a saddle bag - perhaps you can adapt it to S at the front and touring at the back:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-11, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,554
Posted By IslandHopper

It's possible to use the slightly less tall frame...

It's possible to use the slightly less tall frame from the S-bag in the touring bag
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 25,630
Posted By IslandHopper

Do you guys never carry any tools for your bikes ...

Do you guys never carry any tools for your bikes ( allen keys, wrench/spanner etc. ) that TSA would object to ?
I don't think I would manage to go without at least some check-in baggage.

Last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,294
Posted By IslandHopper

That looks like an expensive and painful...

That looks like an expensive and painful modification.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-10, 01:30 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,311
Posted By IslandHopper

Moultons don't fold - but many frames can be...

Moultons don't fold - but many frames can be split in two.
There's no production date for the MDev90 - and few details so far.
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 12:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,730
Posted By IslandHopper

( luxury option) Get a pair of Moulton TSR 30s. ...

( luxury option) Get a pair of Moulton TSR 30s.
Full suspension ( she will like that ) touring bikes that split in half if you want to get a train between stages.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,311
Posted By IslandHopper

In my dreams, I'm fated to be poor : I've taken...

In my dreams, I'm fated to be poor : I've taken a shine to the MDev90 Moulton, with's carbon fibre space-frame.

http://www.moultonbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/mdev-side-view-268x400.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,294
Posted By IslandHopper

cont... ...

cont...


http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/BIKE/BFSF280810_10.jpg
http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/BIKE/BFSF280810_11.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,294
Posted By IslandHopper

That was fun :) ...

That was fun :)

http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/BIKE/BFSF280810_01.jpg
http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/BIKE/BFSF280810_02.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,581
Posted By IslandHopper

There back to 531 now - I'm so jealous mine's...

There back to 531 now - I'm so jealous mine's with 525
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-10, 09:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,294
Posted By IslandHopper

My TRS30 and I will try to make it. Donald.

My TRS30 and I will try to make it.

Donald.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-10, 12:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,906
Posted By IslandHopper

Very ingenious camera mount - the video from it...

Very ingenious camera mount - the video from it would be fun to see.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-10, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By IslandHopper

Interesting - perhaps it could also work with...

Interesting - perhaps it could also work with larger rings :
e.g. 35 * 1 / 1.6 -> 35 / 56 - giving a really wide range to small wheeled bikes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,063
Posted By IslandHopper

Although Alex Moulton will vehemently insist the...

Although Alex Moulton will vehemently insist the Moulton is not a folding bike, I think separate-able bikes are considered perfectly acceptable in this forum - Moultons with kingpin, Dahon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,736
Posted By IslandHopper

More info here :http://www.moultonbuzz.com/ ...

More info here :http://www.moultonbuzz.com/

There's also one he's just finished designing : the MDev 90.
It might cost a bit less - as the spaceframe is made up of torqued together carbon fiber...
Forum: Touring
04-16-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,477
Posted By IslandHopper

I agree that a spare dry set of clothes is...

I agree that a spare dry set of clothes is essential - for me that normally means wearing the non cycling off duty gear : long trousers and a fleece jacket.
To save weight and bulk, I normally do...
Forum: Touring
04-11-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,382
Posted By IslandHopper

The bars are 3TTT Morphe : which are now...

The bars are 3TTT Morphe : which are now discontinued :(

When I was choosing parts for my Moulton, I would have again used the Morphe's as first choice.
Instead I had to select FSA-Omega Compact...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,383
Posted By IslandHopper

Superb report - I really enjoyed all the pictures...

Superb report - I really enjoyed all the pictures - they brought back many memories.
I've been to NZ with my bike three times but never made it down to the Catlins - maybe next time.
It also...
Forum: Touring
04-11-10, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,382
Posted By IslandHopper

I converted my Marin Point Reyes about 6 years...

I converted my Marin Point Reyes about 6 years ago - have been using it as a commuter ever since.
Campag Centaur pre-06 shifters, XT rear with shiftmate pull converter. Avid BB7-road disk brakes.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-09, 02:44 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,100
Posted By IslandHopper

As no one has said it yet : have you actually...

As no one has said it yet : have you actually tried borrowing a small wheeled bike such as the ubiquitous London commuter's favorite Brompton ?

You will not loose as much performance as you think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
Posted By IslandHopper

Good video The current Bromptons have...

Good video



The current Bromptons have a latch which stops the rear from folding when not desired.



They just showed the forks - I think they trying to illustrate a counter point to how...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,295
Posted By IslandHopper

It seems to Brompton - Moulton Hybrid ! ...

It seems to Brompton - Moulton Hybrid !

Found some more pictures of it here and it says Steve Parry made it
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83752362@N00/3919418856/
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By IslandHopper

Ah, I guess I did not say that they used a 88...

Ah, I guess I did not say that they used a 88 tooth chainring - not much smaller than the wheels !
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By IslandHopper

Cycling Plus (Oct '09) 7 folder test and 50mph on the flat with a Mezzo

Just a heads-up to look out for the October edition of Cycling plus (UK) Issue 228.
Lots for the small wheel/folder enthusiast:

7 bike folder test covering 12 pages:
Birdy City; Brompton S6L-X...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,226
Posted By IslandHopper

You can get an off the peg Ritchey Breakaway...

You can get an off the peg Ritchey Breakaway frame $1295 and build it up from spares ( or stealthily over time).

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=114346
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,415
Posted By IslandHopper

Bromptons are cheaper to buy in Britain than the...

Bromptons are cheaper to buy in Britain than the US ( e.g. S6-LX )
The US Importer is make a good markup !

US - CA : $2082 plus 9.25% = $2274 = £1380
UK: £1085 inc 15% VAT =...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 39,832
Posted By IslandHopper

A 18 mile each way business trip commute...

A 18 mile each way business trip commute yesterday ( furthest I've been on the Brompton S6E-X ) while trying to work off a week of hotel food.
Spokane to Liberty Lake along the very pleasant...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-12-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,386
Posted By IslandHopper

Roadies sometimes take life too seriously, but...

Roadies sometimes take life too seriously, but spending $2K+ on a good bike that's going see frequent use and last a good few years seems perfectly reasonable.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-09, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,181
Posted By IslandHopper

If your intent is to transport the bike...

If your intent is to transport the bike occasionally by car rather than everyday by train, then then a couple of options to consider would be:

http://www.airnimal.com/Chameleon.php...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,327
Posted By IslandHopper

The Brompton ( B&W ) hard case is not for you :...

The Brompton ( B&W ) hard case is not for you : it's quite large; certainly not bike-able so best used for air travel.

How about the Birdy rucksack cutely modeled here...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By IslandHopper

That's my experience with the steel framed...

That's my experience with the steel framed Ritchey Break-away Cross bike : packing and unpacking the bike for travel is more likely to cause thread damage.
A less than ideal fix is that really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,421
Posted By IslandHopper

I can see seat adjustment in the pictures:...

I can see seat adjustment in the pictures: sliding inner square tube. ...

But as has been said there are so many other things missing and they are the awkward thinks that make the fold difficult....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By IslandHopper

Sure would come in useful - and worth remembering...

Sure would come in useful - and worth remembering for those big DIY jobs !

Here's a entertaining book on all things of a collapsible nature:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 39,832
Posted By IslandHopper

gganio - great name for a bike : a Max Speed ....

gganio - great name for a bike : a Max Speed . Don't think it would have coped with this though:

A little bit of off road : The Gaick Pass last Sunday.
My Airnimal folder and I accompanied by my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-09, 12:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,354
Posted By IslandHopper

Amazing the style of that bike in no way looks...

Amazing the style of that bike in no way looks 45+ years old!
£115 an great price : I thought these bikes were snapped up for five to ten times that and shipped to Japan.

You will soon be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By IslandHopper

A Moulton ?

A Moulton ?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By IslandHopper

That's a superb link : 100's of pages of...

That's a superb link : 100's of pages of interesting bike designs: Mechanical ingenuity has no substitute.
It even includes one I wish I owned: the Lapierre Passport - folding soft-tail MTB.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-09, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By IslandHopper

Thanks to you both. John - If you find it,...

Thanks to you both.

John - If you find it, you should start a little e-bay business exporting them ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-09, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By IslandHopper

Anyone recognize this bag ?

I'm looking for a seatpost/saddle bag for my folders :
I remember downloading this picture a while ago but still can't find who makes or sells it ( nor can I remember where I downloaded it from ) ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-09, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,217
Posted By IslandHopper

It's about 15 minutes to pack or unpack. ...

It's about 15 minutes to pack or unpack.
Pulling the forks out is the worst part, but I built the bike up myself from the frame, and chose a hope headset which has sealed bearings, there are not too...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,217
Posted By IslandHopper

Will an Airnimal Rhino fit in to a Brompton hard case ?

Yes !

http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/AirnimalinCase.jpg
http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/BromptonCase.jpg
http://www.donaldingram.com/ForumImages/AirnimalinBits.jpg

The forks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,244
Posted By IslandHopper

Airnimal Rhino 20" Ritchey Breakaway cross 700c...

Airnimal Rhino 20"
Ritchey Breakaway cross 700c
Dahon Smooth hound 20"
Moulton TSR30 20"
Brompton S6E-X 16" (on order)

Too many I think, but each is good at a particular job.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-18-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By IslandHopper

How about one of these bikes ! ...

How about one of these bikes !

http://www.donaldingram.com/Video/DogBike-poster.jpg

My BikeCam video : dogbike.mov(4MB) (http://www.donaldingram.com/Video/dogbikeweb.mov) and here's a link to...
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