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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

Well, thanks, y'all. I bought an Origami Crane,...

Well, thanks, y'all. I bought an Origami Crane, still in the 2 wk test drive, but for the most part pretty pleased with it. Riding it I'm experiencing (and thus better understanding) much of what you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-09-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

Thank you all who have shared this info. FYI, I...

Thank you all who have shared this info. FYI, I ended up ordering a Crane 8. It seemed to come closest to what I was looking for (at least according to the descriptions!) -- and I do have 2 weeks to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-15, 03:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

I just noticed on the picture of the Crane: no...

I just noticed on the picture of the Crane: no chain guard. How endangered are my britches if I lack a chain guard (I will be riding to work)?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-15, 05:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

Back again. Just checked out the few you...

Back again. Just checked out the few you mentioned. The Tokyo is probably too slow, the Dahon too expensive. The Crane is well within my budget, and I am pretty sure I can maintain 70 rpm or better,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

Thanks for the tips on specific bikes. I'll look...

Thanks for the tips on specific bikes. I'll look them up. You all have been very helpful!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

I think the issue may be gear ratio. My friends...

I think the issue may be gear ratio. My friends with road bikes have expressed admiration for how I do on the bike I have (an aging 3-speed), and if "spin" refers to how fast I pedal, I pedal a lot...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

I travel a lot--all over the Midwest for my...

I travel a lot--all over the Midwest for my job--and my car has a spoiler which, according to my bike shop, precludes a bike rack. I think I would prefer to have the bike inside the car anyway, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

Thanks for the quick responses, but for the most...

Thanks for the quick responses, but for the most part you are speaking a foreign language. I really am a newbie, I'm afraid! Is there a quick explanation of how I do all that gear figuring? And maybe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-15, 09:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,078
Posted By Xhim

How fast can a folder go?

My very first post! Hopefully someone can help me here.

I try to bike to anything within 10 miles--work, church, doctor, library, etc--if I'm not under time compulsion. I'm about to buy my first...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,315
Posted By Xhim

I'm new here, so I hope I'm in the right place. I...

I'm new here, so I hope I'm in the right place. I try to bike to anything within 10 miles--work, church, doctor, library, etc--if I'm not under time compulsion. I'm about to buy my first folder, and...
Forum: Introductions
04-30-15, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By Xhim

Newbie

Greetings! Since this is the intro thread, allow me: I am 63, started biking to anything within 10 miles (doctor, library, bank, etc) about a year ago to get back into some semblance of shape. I ride...
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