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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,451
Posted By blovejoy53

Both of these would seem to excellent choices,...

Both of these would seem to excellent choices, though I have not read enough to know about the packing / unpacking time and options.

I would also throw in the Bike Friday Pocket Lllama. The fold...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By blovejoy53

I'll add a link though I can't attest that there...

I'll add a link though I can't attest that there are not other, more complete, collections around. The information might be a little dated as well, but still worth looking through. Anyway, when I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By blovejoy53

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BromptonTalk/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BromptonTalk/
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By blovejoy53

Zonker, I probably missed it somewhere along...

Zonker,

I probably missed it somewhere along the way. Concerning the Speeding Tikit... Do you know what the difference would be between that and the Express Tikit they have now? I too am trying...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

This may get a little philosophical, but one of...

This may get a little philosophical, but one of the reasons I got a Smooth Hound was to use on our new light rail system here in Denver. Bikes are allowed at all times but must be held at the ends...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

Sorry if I missed it... If you are in the States...

Sorry if I missed it... If you are in the States my guess is that http://www.thorusa.com/ would be your first best bet. Sorry I don't know about availability in other countries but one would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By blovejoy53

Destined for E-bay, I suspect, if I can get...

Destined for E-bay, I suspect, if I can get organized. The saddle is new but there is a small scuff. I'll probably package the two things together. I still need to measure to see if the tape taken...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-01-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By blovejoy53

I am just east of Cheesman Park, southeast of...

I am just east of Cheesman Park, southeast of downtown. This is my first Dahon but I have been interested in folders for quite awhile now. Had a Brompton that I sold to a friend, attended I think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-01-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By blovejoy53

Tubus on a Smooth Hound...

Not worth a lot of bandwidth, but I think pismocycleguy (?) had asked at one point about racks on a Smooth Hound. I just got a Tubus Vega rack for mine and it seems fine for what I need it to do. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-08, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By blovejoy53

REI / Dahon Fly-By encounter

No detailed report here, but I was in our downtown Denver REI yesterday around closing and saw the "Fly-By" sitting out.

http://www.rei.com/product/763242

I rode it around for just a minute on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By blovejoy53

PCG, I like the idea a lot! But from what I...

PCG,

I like the idea a lot! But from what I have seen in other posts (including ones on the Dahon site), getting some replacement parts for Dahon's would seem to be fairly (or unfairly)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-08, 01:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By blovejoy53

Not I, not just yet... If I don't hear anything...

Not I, not just yet... If I don't hear anything in another week or so I will probably check back with Brands to get a status.

Bob
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By blovejoy53

I search for tikit - search works. I search for...

I search for tikit - search works.
I search for tikit rack - search still works.
I search for tikit front rack - search returns blank page for results?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,402
Posted By blovejoy53

I did write Bike Friday to ask about an IG option...

I did write Bike Friday to ask about an IG option as well as some other things, and though it had been discussed, nothing was imminent, nothing was planned for the near future. I think most of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,150
Posted By blovejoy53

Meant to throw the Carry Freedom into the mix as...

Meant to throw the Carry Freedom into the mix as well... Not the one the OP was looking for but it does fold flat I think. No experience here with it but others might know more.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,150
Posted By blovejoy53

There are some good videos on youtube for this...

There are some good videos on youtube for this system...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpOVZlOwJjQ
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=extrawheel&search=Search

I suspect he does not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,959
Posted By blovejoy53

It is a little confusing, but the models page on...

It is a little confusing, but the models page on the Bike Friday site is worth study if considering ordering.

http://www.bikefriday.com/ModelsList

From what I see, the "tikit 2 ride" is the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,704
Posted By blovejoy53

Alex and all... Does anyone have any insight into...

Alex and all... Does anyone have any insight into when Bike Friday might offer an IG hub on the Tikit? When "new '08 models" were mentioned, I thought an IG hub would be offered, but not quite yet I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-03-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,704
Posted By blovejoy53

Vik, The link mentioned in another post does...

Vik,

The link mentioned in another post does work, but I think it is pretty new as I did not see anything last night. If you look at the different Tikit models on the Bike Friday site, some of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-03-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,704
Posted By blovejoy53

I am guessing the "Model T" has a manual clamp on...

I am guessing the "Model T" has a manual clamp on the stem hinge, ala Brompton, but I could be wrong. That may (or may not!) eliminate the need for cables but I could be way off on that. Just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-07, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,378
Posted By blovejoy53

I e-mailed Brands Cycles last night regarding the...

I e-mailed Brands Cycles last night regarding the news of the bolt problem and I got an almost immediate response. Wow, this was around 8:30pm last night! They really have been great to work with. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By blovejoy53

Folder_fanatic, Sincere thanks for the help...

Folder_fanatic,

Sincere thanks for the help and the info. It does indeed look like making something is the way to go at this point. I guess I will start taking some measurements and look around...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-07, 06:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

I don't know that I can answer that, as there is...

I don't know that I can answer that, as there is certainly a difference in feel between 700c's (or whatever) and 20" (or 16") wheels. That said, I have been fairly amazed at how the bike smooths out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-07, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By blovejoy53

Dahon "Global Accessories" availability in the US?

Sorry if this has been asked or covered before...

I would like to find one of the "Mini Bike Sling Sacks" for the Smooth Hound but it is listed only under the "Global Accessories" on the Dahon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-07, 08:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

Seat tube is about 51.5 cm (center of crank to...

Seat tube is about 51.5 cm (center of crank to top of the frame seat tube) and effective top tube, and I am guessing here, is about 57-58cm. In almost all the pics the seat height is set at 78cm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-07, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

No, you're exactly right. The bike came with MKS...

No, you're exactly right. The bike came with MKS MT-E (?) removable pedals, but they are really designed for toe clips and single sided use so I used the MKS folding pair I had. When I received the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

Not that it is critical info, but... The rear...

Not that it is critical info, but... The rear cluster on my '07 Smooth Hound is:

11-12-14-16-18-21-24-29

...and not the 11-32 that is spec'ed. Certainly no big deal, but additional info for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-07, 01:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

Well, here is an attempt at posting pictures of...

Well, here is an attempt at posting pictures of an '07 Smooth Hound. I apologize up front for the quality but let me know if you need more specific pictures and I will do my best to take and post...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-07, 08:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,511
Posted By blovejoy53

+1 on REI as a seller. I bought a bike there a...

+1 on REI as a seller. I bought a bike there a few years ago and they were very helpful, changed some things out as requested, and were great to deal with. They also normally have an excellent...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

I agree with pismocycleguy about the sizing,...

I agree with pismocycleguy about the sizing, though I can only speak for the larger size. I am just a bit over 6' tall and the large fits fine, though I must look a little funny riding it. A...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-07, 09:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,308
Posted By blovejoy53

I too took advantage of the Brands' price on the...

I too took advantage of the Brands' price on the Smooth Hound. The bike came quickly but is just now on the road because of some missing parts. That said, the people at Brands' have been great to...
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