Folding bikes

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Following Henry's post on electric bikes.
These are definitely the best value we have had for a long time.
http://folding-bikes.net/asbikes/el....html?osCsid=6617b6d50a8e020a70b11810296d8c90
We've had these for 3 seasons now
They aren't waterproof as some on these forums know!!
By waterproof - I mean they don't like being drowned in the sea! (falling off pontoons etc)
They score a fat zero for "street cred" but "boy" are they practical.
We bought panier bags for them so we do virtually all our shopping with them.
Use them all the time and the batteries aren't showing any sign of degradation.

Following Deleted User's comment on wheel size - with electric you can get away with a smaller wheel.

The bikes in the above link are fairly cheap Chinese import quality but they have lasted us well and as I say are entering their 4th season now. The supplier in the link has great after sales support.

I wouldn't buy anything else now.
Simply fantastic
 
Without doubt go for biggest wheels you can (20" I think). Much more stable to ride! We have pair of Specialised ali frame bikes which work well and no rust when stored in engine room over winter (in med)
 
Hurricane said:
Following Henry's post on electric bikes.
These are definitely the best value we have had for a long time.
http://folding-bikes.net/asbikes/el....html?osCsid=6617b6d50a8e020a70b11810296d8c90
We've had these for 3 seasons now
They aren't waterproof as some on these forums know!!
By waterproof - I mean they don't like being drowned in the sea! (falling off pontoons etc)
They score a fat zero for "street cred" but "boy" are they practical.
We bought panier bags for them so we do virtually all our shopping with them.
Use them all the time and the batteries aren't showing any sign of degradation.

Following Deleted User's comment on wheel size - with electric you can get away with a smaller wheel.

The bikes in the above link are fairly cheap Chinese import quality but they have lasted us well and as I say are entering their 4th season now. The supplier in the link has great after sales support.

I wouldn't buy anything else now.
Simply fantastic
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The Tesco electric bike is only £399 and comes from a reliable source in terms of warranty.

You do need an adult to sign for it on delivery though :)

Henry
 
Another vote for bromptons
we also have two and they take little space compared to the alternatives and they are a joy to assemble and fold.

Also took the plunge with the tesco elect one which is a blast - utterly fab. Problem with this on my boat is its very heavy and a buggar to fold and once folded takes more space than two folded Bromptons so for me its a boot of the car job.

FWIW a folded brompton fits into a 911 as HenryF will attest
 
Hurricane said:
Ahh - The Tesco electric bike.
I understand that they just assist peddling.
The great thing with the ones that we have is that you have a twist grip so you don't have to pedal at all!!
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Technically I think they are illegal in the UK. As I understand it the bikes can only assist you rather than propel you as an electric moped.

Don't quote though.

Henry
 
Many thanks

Well thanks I think!! So much more to think about.
This is a fantastic forum.regards mm1
 
Slight thread drift. I rememeber when my Brother and I were teenagers, he built a trailer that had a 12v motor and a car battery, he fixed this to his push bike and the trailer pushed him along. I rember him "driving" it from Amesbury to Salisbury, a distance of about 10 miles. Can't remember how he got back though :)
IIRRC at the time, as long as the vehicle's top speed was less than 15 mph it wasn't subject to any rulings. Don't quote me either :)
 
I am a fan of Bromptons....although they are heavier than I would like.They ride really well...no qualms about safety or comfort. I do prefer long distances on my fancy American designed "urban" bike mainly because I have 28 gears as against the 6 on the Brompton.
I see you can get a Brompton in a 911....I can get two Bromptons in the boot of a Smart!
 
colhel said:
Slight thread drift. I rememeber when my Brother and I were teenagers, he built a trailer that had a 12v motor and a car battery, he fixed this to his push bike and the trailer pushed him along. I rember him "driving" it from Amesbury to Salisbury, a distance of about 10 miles. Can't remember how he got back though :)
IIRRC at the time, as long as the vehicle's top speed was less than 15 mph it wasn't subject to any rulings. Don't quote me either :)
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I'm seeing the start of a DIY challenge here. The question is from where to where. Budget of £100 all in and Colin's on my team so hands off ;)

Henry :)
 
Oh and whilst i remember I was at Porsche Hatfield today, not folding but very light

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The price?

If you need to ask you can't afford.

H. :)
 
I have had a Strida for 20 years now and love it, Very well built, I have it black but silver looks great too, made of aluminum and rubber belt.

great bike, great design, British off course,

Tom
 
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