Folding bikes

wye
wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
edited November 2016 in Your Hobbies #1

Hi fellow campers , looking for some avice on folding bikes , we have been taking bikes away for umpteen years in 3 caravans , on the car roof , back of the car and in the caravans , now thinking of the folding type , any advice , pro's and con's would be
welcome .....

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  • Tammygirl
    Tammygirl Club Member Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #2

    We have 2 folding ebikes that we carry on the back of our motorhome. Not sure what I can say about them other than they are lighter than full bikes, smaller wheels take a bit of getting used to for some but we are ok with them. We can fold them and put them
    in the car when at home and want to go out for the day without taking the M/H.

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #3

    We are currently looking at the 24" wheel Indigo Flip 24 folding bike

  • JayEss
    JayEss Forum Participant Posts: 1,663
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    edited November 2016 #4

    We have folding shopper type bikes.  Mine's an ebike but weighs pretty much the same as the steel framed non electric one. The frames are strong and the hinges are reassuringly secure.  The only problem I've ahd is forgetting to click my pedal down securely enough

    We like them as they are easy to transport but I actually prefer a small wheeled bike as my transport as a youngster was a raleigh twenty Laughing

    If you are hoping to travel some distance on them you may be better off with a larger wheeled folder, the Indigo flip is a good one.  Dahon do a good one too

  • wye
    wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
    edited December 2016 #5

    Hi , Oneputt the 24 inch flip , have you actually looked at one ?

    Halfords only available on line , Amazon have them too.

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2016 #6

    Hey Wye, haven't tried one but actually got an intivation to go and try one in Loughbrough.  Haven't made it yet!

  • wye
    wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
    edited December 2016 #7

    Hey Wye, haven't tried one but actually got an intivation to go and try one in Loughbrough.  Haven't made it yet!

    Write your comments here...

    Ok cheers , do you know any store that stocks them ?

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2016 #8

    Wye, have a look 

    http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Flip-24,-Folding-Bike,-Unisex.html#.WECXSvmLSUl

  • wye
    wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
    edited December 2016 #9

    Wye, have a look 

    http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Flip-24,-Folding-Bike,-Unisex.html#.WECXSvmLSUl

    Write your comments here...

    Thanks Oneputt they look good , am very tempted I have been advised the 24 inc is a better folding bike , however would really like a sit on and ride , but I don't think they are available in store , my other half is 5foot tall and iam 6 foot tall I guess these bikes would be suitable for us both ?

     

  • wye
    wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
    edited December 2016 #10

    Wye, have a look 

    http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Flip-24,-Folding-Bike,-Unisex.html#.WECXSvmLSUl

    Write your comments here...

    Thanks Oneputt they look good , am very tempted I have been advised the 24 inc is a better folding bike , however would really like a sit on and ride , but I don't think they are available in store , my other half is 5foot tall and iam 6 foot tall I guess
    these bikes would be suitable for us both ?

     I can answer this myself now thanks , spoke to the supplier above they reckon the 24 flip handle bar height is not adjustable , so it will be  to high for the other half .

    Write your comments here...

  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited December 2016 #11

    The designer of Brompton bikes was on the TV recently, they are lovely but expensive. 

  • wye
    wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
    edited December 2016 #12

    Oneputt .

    I took delivery of the Flip24 from Amazon via bikesdirect there about the cheapest.

    Its alright pleased thus far , having a problem getting s storage bag for it ordered one through Amazon , suppose to fit 20 &24 inch ....but no only big enough for 20 inch !

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