Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have the misfortune to have to cross central London to get to work. Having endured one too many rucksacks in the face on the London underground, I decided to get a fold up bike to get from Liverpool St to St James and I tested a few before deciding to get a Brompton which hopefully should be ready today. The first part of my journey is by train and there is nowhere to stow a full-size bike so I had to get one that would fold up really small. That precluded some of the bigger bikes that simply fold in half but I didn't want to get one that didn't ride like a normal bike. I tried six others and the Brompton was the one that felt stiffest and most substantial when I rode it. It was also the bike that folded the smallest and was easily customisable (I needed a longer seat post). The disadvantage was the cost as they aren't the cheapest but nor are they the most expensive. Then again I got one for half what I paid for a 35mm Summilux ASPH a few years ago. Neil -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+neil.beddoe=mbamfunds.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+neil.beddoe=mbamfunds.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of photo.forrest at earthlink.net Sent: 13 July 2009 05:44 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] OT!!! Folding Bikes Moultons are still decent bikes but for the best folding bike with the best components for the money, you'd be better served by a Bike Friday model. They fold up amazingly small & a few people here in Philly sling them under their arm on a strap then bring them into the office instead of locking a bike up out on the street. Phil Forrest -----Original Message----- From: Jefffery Smith <jsmith342 at gmail.com> Subj: [Leica] OT!!! Folding Bikes Date: Sun Jul 12, 2009 21:13 Size: 589 bytes To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> This is the most European group of friends I have, so I have to assume that someone (more than one) owns a folding bicycle. I would like to have one in my trunk (oops, that's what we call the storage space on the back of the auto) at all times. Do I go with a cheap Citizen, or that more expensive British model that looks absolutely fab? Or that triangular Japanese model that I can fold up in 7 seconds? Jeffery _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information --- message truncated --- _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information . This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction, unless specifically agreed otherwise. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any opinions or advice contained in this Internet email are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in any applicable governing Marble Bar Asset Management LLP's terms and conditions of business or client agreement letter. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of Marble Bar Asset Management LLP. Marble Bar Asset Management LLP is regulated and authorised by the FSA.