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17kg! I didn't notice that...
I guess one man's BSO is another man's bargain. I have seen these folders up close in Halfords, and would not describe them as a BSO. Occasionally I pop into SportsDirect, and just inside the door they have MTBs with 'full suspension', all for around 100 quid. These I would describe as BSOs.Cheap, certainly - but is it an actual functioning bicycle, or merely a BSO?
Interesting - but unfortunately, the staff in my nearest Halfords, both in-person and on the phone, are so very rude that I refuse to contribute in any way to their wages!I guess one man's BSO is another man's bargain. I have seen these folders up close in Halfords, and would not describe them as a BSO. Occasionally I pop into SportsDirect, and just inside the door they have MTBs with 'full suspension', all for around 100 quid. These I would describe as BSOs.
well spotted cycleops, but is the bike friday really a folder? I had the idea (maybe mistaken) that it was rather something you could dismantle to varying degrees.I’ve got a Bike Friday which I like. Made in the US and consequently you won’t find many in the U.K. but they are well built and a premium product like Brompton. They come in all sorts of configurations.
Looking on the evil bay I found one which might suit you. The seller states it was made specifically for them at 5’. Even has shorter cranks. Starting at £350. They cost £1k+ new. Missing a saddle but that would allow yo to pick your own. I rpealise you can’t try before you buy but it is a good price. If you don’t like it you can sell it on.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174773168380
Thanks for that. I've read lots of good things about Bike Friday - and to come 'ready to use' as it were with 160mm cranks is brilliant - but I think that a well-used 22 yo bike will inevitably need more maintenance and replacement parts than even a half-decent 'new' one, and - currently at least - I'm not set up for anything other than the lightest of maintenance and cleaning jobs, which is one of the reasons I've decided to look only at bikes with a fully-sealed hub gear instead of the combo the Bike Friday seems to have. I'll keep it on watch though as it'll be interesting to see what price it reaches!I’ve got a Bike Friday which I like. Made in the US and consequently you won’t find many in the U.K. but they are well built and a premium product like Brompton. They come in all sorts of configurations.
Looking on the evil bay I found one which might suit you. The seller states it was made specifically for them at 5’. Even has shorter cranks. Starting at £350. They cost £1k+ new. Missing a saddle but that would allow yo to pick your own. I rpealise you can’t try before you buy but it is a good price. If you don’t like it you can sell it on.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174773168380
Yes good point! They look like folders but I agree with you - I've jut realised that I too have a vague idea they're 'modular' rather than 'folding' and don't they come with their own suitcases which can be used as a sort of very-small-wheeled trailer?well spotted cycleops, but is the bike friday really a folder? I had the idea (maybe mistaken) that it was rather something you could dismantle to varying degrees.
I seem to remember someone on a ride showing me one on a ride and that the "fast dismantle" gave you two bits.Yes good point! They look like folders but I agree with you - I've jut realised that I too have a vague idea they're 'modular' rather than 'folding' and don't they come with their own suitcases which can be used as a sort of very-small-wheeled trailer?
Yes it’s a proper folder. Mine has a very odd cable arrangement but later ones are different with a better fold. You might be thinking of Moulton.well spotted cycleops, but is the bike friday really a folder? I had the idea (maybe mistaken) that it was rather something you could dismantle to varying degrees.
to clarify cycleops, which bike has the sachs hub? the ebay bike? Didn't sachs become sram and sram then move out of making geared hubs? My speed pro has an sram dual drive but it isn't made anymore. It's working fine but I doubt I could ever get anyone to do any work on it.Yes it’s a proper folder. Mine has a very odd cable arrangement but later ones are different with a better fold.
I can understand why you want a sealed hub gear @KnittyNorah ,mine has a Alfine 8 speed hub and its great. Also has disc brakes which is another plus. I have an idea BF offer a suitcase. Being 22 years old wouldn’t necessarily mean more maintenance, I have forty years bikes which need very little attention. There’s always the the local bike shop if you don’t want to do things yourself.
I see the bike has a Sachs 3 speed hub so you could remove the derailleur and just have that if you didn’t need the spread of gears. I know it’s a bit of a hassle but it’s a simple job and your LBS could do it for you. You would then have a mount specificity tailored to you and I think you’re really going to struggle finding something that suits off the shelf.
Interesting about old Dahon designs being sold under different brand names. Definitely something to look out for!
Dig those graphics @BoldonLad
Takes me right back to my childhood hotwheels.