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2018-06-05 Thread Karl
That’s what started me down the rabbit hole Edwin! Good eyes. They rent her. Wouldn’t name a price. Been enjoying the Hubba around town! Karl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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2018-06-05 Thread Edwin W
Karl, Halcyon Bikes on 12th South had one of those out front in the last few months. You might check to see if it is still there. I think it was on consignment. Edwin On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 3:53:38 PM UTC-5, Karl wrote: > > Congratulations Chris! Looks fun! Let me know if it doesn’t work

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2018-06-05 Thread Karl
Congratulations Chris! Looks fun! Let me know if it doesn’t work out. I have been pondering travel bikes lately! Karl Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

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2018-06-05 Thread Adam in Indiana
I'm joining this discussion a little late, but my wife and I have a Bike Friday Family Tandem with the SRAM DualDrive. I will agree that it doesn't ride quite the same (as well?) as a "regular" bike, but we do have a lot fun on it. Obviously, being able to pack a tandem into the trunk of a sma

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2018-05-21 Thread Steven Seelig
Compared to a $600 Bike Friday tandem, my suggestion will be in the stratospheric realm. For my young son and me, we invested in a Co-Motion tandem, the Torpedo model where the stoker seat can be raised from 4 foot something rider up to 6 feet. We also got S&S couplers so we can fit into two

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2018-05-19 Thread Abcyclehank
Kelly, Long time no talk. Feel free to call if you want more details. I had a 66cm Bike Friday briefly and was surprised at the ride for riders our size. I second that the tire size (width) makes a difference when trying to calm the steering a bit. Mine accelerated brilliantly and would have b

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2018-05-19 Thread Eric Douglas
As to the handing of small wheeled folding bikes, I find that tire width make a huge difference. I have Schwalbe Big Apple 20 x 2.15 tires on both my Bike Friday Llama and Swift Folder. No problems at all doing a week long tour or a century on the Llama. Both bikes came with more narrow tire

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2018-05-19 Thread Ron Mc
oops, make that east coast of Australia - sorry On Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 5:30:05 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > my nephew and his wife traversed both the west coast of Australia and the > continental North Sea shore on their bike Fridays hauling their toddlers in > trailers. > -- You receiv

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2018-05-19 Thread Ron Mc
my nephew and his wife traversed both the west coast of Australia and the continental North Sea shore on their bike Fridays hauling their toddlers in trailers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

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2018-05-18 Thread Surlyprof
I also have a brompton with the large touring bag that I use for my commute. I was able to set it up almost identically to my Hillborne. It can be a little twitchy but you learn that smooth steering is all in the lean. I also feel that it's about 20% more work than the Hillborne because of t

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2018-05-18 Thread Mattt
That is a great deal on the bike Friday tandem in Bismarck, ND. Since he is selling his parents, I don’t think the seller understands the value. I had a bike friday takedown tandem that went into travel cases. It rode fine, but didn’t have the complete feel like a “regular size” bike. The ta

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2018-05-18 Thread JohnS
Hello Kelly, I'm very interested in your Roadeo should you decide to sell it. I have a single speed Brompton which I would include in the deal if it helps! Thanks, JohnS On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 5:45:40 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: > > I’m looking at a bike Friday tandem and a bike Friday world

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2018-05-18 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks; very interesting photos. Funny, in the first photo, with the seatpost all the way down, the tires look as if they're at least 40-somethings. My Hon Solo has nominal 35s, actual 32s (406 X 1.35 Kojaks) and I've ridden it once or twice on the acequia roads near my house; but our soil is so s

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2018-05-18 Thread T Cal
I too have Brompton that I ride almost daily. It exceeded my expectations in pretty much every way - especially comfort and ride quality. I’m 6’3” with a pbh around 93. I’ve tricked mine out with various aftermarket bits to make it lighter and shinier. Highly recommended -- You received this

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2018-05-18 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
I know of at least one lister (Anton) over at iBob who loved his Bike Friday tandem but traded it in for a Haul-a-Day when the kids got bigger. Think I have that right. On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 8:33:57 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: > > Thanks for all the comments! Buying new they have stated that

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2018-05-17 Thread Matt
Patrick—Sure thing: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vfSWMxR4cgnUjusj2 Some pics of it folded on the train, its half folded kickstand, my sister-in-law riding it at night (dynohub + lights), and out on a fire road. It has 16" wheels, 35mm wide so as long as the road isn't an absolute mess, you can ma

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2018-05-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Matt: I'd love to see a photo. Fits in overhead bin and handles fire roads -- sounds like a winning niche product! On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 5:45 PM, Matt wrote: > I can't say enough glowing things about my Brompton if folding is your > priority (and there are myriad resources out there for tourin

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2018-05-17 Thread Kelly
Thanks for all the comments! Buying new they have stated that if I get it and don't like it I am able to send it back for the cost of freight. Which is why I'm going to go ahead with the tandem. I'm not ready to dump my fleet of Rivendel's but am / have changed my goals - in retirement I

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2018-05-17 Thread Matt
I can't say enough glowing things about my Brompton if folding is your priority (and there are myriad resources out there for touring with them if that's what you're looking to do; start with pathlesspedaled.com). It's the bike I ride the most because it's my commuter and my city bike. I thought

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2018-05-17 Thread Reed Kennedy
It depends on what you're looking to accomplish. I spent thousands of dollars on a custom Bike Friday NWT, dreaming of having a bike with me whenever I traveled. After three trips I sold it at a significant loss. A Friday is almost as much trouble to pack and carry around boxed as a traditional

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2018-05-17 Thread Garth
I've considered their bikes before, but once I realized just how long/high of a "stem" I'd need to get a similar position to my 60cm Bombadil , I cannot imagine how it feel very solid and stable compared to a regular frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog