Hi list, I'm thinking it would be nice to have some sort of a folding bicycle to take along during my adventures. Do any of you use one? There are a million different brands and I'm not sure what, if any, will fit in the baggage sack .
Thanks,
Hi list, I'm thinking it would be nice to have some sort of a folding bicycle to take along during my adventures. Do any of you use one? There are a million different brands and I'm not sure what, if any, will fit in the baggage sack .
Thanks,
this is one said to be worlds smallest and lightest folding bike
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006...s_smallest.php
Last edited by SkyPirate; 07-29-2009 at 03:36 PM.
I looked into it once, but then decided a Go-ped would be lighter and more compact -- not to mention, no pedaling involved! I never did actually buy one, though, so I can't report on how practical they actually are.
http://www.goped.com/products/sport/default.asp
I have two Dahon bikes that fit in my 7, they are 20lbs each with 20" wheels. I can fit one in just folding it, both requires removing the wheels. I am a fairly avid cyclist and find these bikes to be quite nice for just getting around. I think the model is the Mu SL.
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
Hi James, I kind of gave up looking. There is simply not enough room in my model IV for an "affordable" bike. I think the 7 has quite a bit more room in the baggage area.
Scott
This is the bike, folded normaly and with the wheels and seat removed. The extra disaselbly takes an extra minute and seems it should fit in a KFIV if the pax seat is available. I will take some pics of it in the passenger seat of my plane and post when able.
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
I'm 6'2" 185 lbs, haven't broken a spoke yet but I have less than 100 miles on the bikes. As for riding they are fine and easely adjusted for any rider (my wife is 5' even). I don't think I would want to ride a century on them but for just getting around I like them. I will know more after next seaon as I plan to use them alot more.
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
I know Arlington (WA), airshow gets upset if you ride a bike around. Don't know about others.
Rich
Kitfox Series-7 taildragger
Rotax 912ULS
SuperCub Wannabee
The Bike Fridays might be an $option$.
www.bikefriday.com
I spend a fair amount of time on bikes and borrowed a friends Bike Friday a couple of years ago. I used it for a couple of weeks while traveling and was very impressed. They are expensive, but designed to provide a more "normal" feel in a compact and reliable package.
Overall, probably a nice high end option for someone that wants the reliability and comfort to cover some miles.
I've also heard good things about the Dahon bikes.
Jeff
scott , next time your at the flying b talk to cliff about the bike . he had one there he was messing with . i dont know if he ever packed it to a flyin
chuck
kitfox IV 1050
912ul warpdrive
flying B , yelm, wa