Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Neil - good to know Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Jul 13, 2009, at 10:36 AM, Neil Beddoe wrote: > I'm, 6'1/2" with a 34" leg and I had to get an extended seat post > on the Brompton at no extra cost. I've got about an inch to play > with I think. Failing that they do a telescopic seat post which is > supposed to be OK for people up to 6'5" but that costs an extra 120 > GBP. > > -----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 George Lottermoser > Sent: 13 July 2009 16:25 > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] OT!!! Folding Bikes > > In your research, Erik, did you find many reports from 6' 2" riders > who wear a 36" inseam slacks? > > I'm truly interested in finding comfort in a folding bike yet none > around my area to to "try on" > > Potentially an expensive mistake for a tall, long legged rider? > > Regards, > George Lottermoser > george at imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > > On Jul 13, 2009, at 3:21 AM, Erik van der Meulen wrote: > >> Ha, finally one I feel qualified to answer, after all this time >> lurking and asking the occasional dub question... >> >> I have quite thoroughly researched this issue before settling for a >> British Brompton. Would buy it again instantly if I even need >> another! >> >> It serves me well in heavy Amsterdam street traffic, folds away >> nicely >> in a corner of the bar when drinking beer (never leave it outside in >> Amsterdam) or along with my coat at the opera house. >> >> It also is a brilliant companion on my holidays, using it for 40 km+ >> day trips (even off road, I have the 6 speed one) when I am traveling >> with my motor home. In fact, I am taking it along to Croatia right >> now. >> >> The thing to look for is the comfort in riding the thing. There are >> others that are lighter, fold more nifty into your shirt pocket and >> are cheaper, but you want to be comfortable on longer rides. That >> according to me the Brompton does best. >> >> And hey - to keep it at least slightly on topic - it comes with a >> genuine screw mount too! >> >> Good luck, >> >> Erik >> >> >> On 13/07/2009, photo.forrest at earthlink.net >> <photo.forrest at earthlink.net> wrote: >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> -- >> Erik van der Meulen >> <erik at avondel.com> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. 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