Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/19

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Subject: [Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike
From: abridge at gmail.com (Adam Bridge)
Date: Mon Nov 19 08:34:00 2007
References: <2A42B8D8-4FCF-49CD-9276-98A4697DDF2F@nathanfoto.com> <p06230908c363ab17053d@10.1.16.153> <20071116221624.9F2C42FBCA@donald.hostspirit.ch> <200711161733.38001.photo.forrest@earthlink.net> <20071117030112.GE15722@panix.com> <4cfa589b0711162135y455e14bbx229ad3c127fb3e9e@mail.gmail.com> <473F2DAB.3060108@axionet.com> <3e7573d40711172159r35f12392i76eb9ef5900c41bc@mail.gmail.com> <20071118141543.GR15722@panix.com> <47406BEA.6040409@axionet.com>

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.  :)
>
>
>
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In reply to: Message from nathan at nathanfoto.com (Nathan Wajsman) ([Leica] Totally OT: Prius experiences?)
Message from leica at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from photo.forrest at earthlink.net (Philip Forrest) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from shino at panix.com (Rei Shinozuka) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from abridge at gmail.com (Adam Bridge) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from jbilin at axionet.com (JBilinski) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from leowesson at gmail.com (leo wesson) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from shino at panix.com (Rei Shinozuka) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)
Message from jbilin at axionet.com (JBilinski) ([Leica] Forget Prius, buy a bike)