Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hey now, let's watch what we're saying about Corvettes. I have a 2007 coupe. On trips we get 29 MPG actual measured mileage and our average for the car, which is mostly used for substantial drives, is 25. The engine is essentially at idle at 75 MPH. On the issue of folding bikes I'll observe that there are some very nice disconnects that can be built into modern metal bike frames that allow a bike frame to separate in the middle. When I bought my Seven I didn't have them built into the frame and now, of course, I'm wishing I had. They do require a special torque wrench but they markedly reduce the amount of space a bike requires. They are highly popular with those who travel a good deal and have to see their bikes through the horrors of airline luggage. Here's a link: <http://www.sandsmachine.com/> Adam On Nov 18, 2007 8:44 AM, JBilinski <jbilin@axionet.com> wrote: > > > yes what is it? i've been toying with the idea of getting a little > > folding bike to enjoy with the kids, but i want to be able to carry it > > in the trunk of a corvette. from my cursory research, brompton, a uk > > brand > > is the smallest and nicest, but $1000 USD a little pricey for the > > novelty value. > > > For quickly putting in the trunk of a car the Brompton it the way to go, > or maybe the Bike Friday Tikit (made in OR). The Tikit comes in various > sizes so night be better if you are of an un-average size. Like John > said the Moultons compete more with conventional racing and touring bikes. > > A Corvette? No wonder you don't like Priusses. :) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >