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Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 07:11:10 No.1707525 View View Reply Original Report

I want one. I want one bad.

The thought of just throwing your bicycle in the trunk/on a plane and having it ready to explore a new destination immediately after arriving is very tempting.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 07:16:59 No.1707527 Report

Quoted By: >>1707534

Most airports in the world will take you to cities, and most cities are extremely unfriendly towards bicycles. I don't share your excitement OP.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 07:33:23 No.1707534 Report

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>>1707527
From my experience they usually take you to the outskirts/industrial area. Perfect place to start exploring.
Cities are fine on a bike, anyway.

What's not fine is how much this thing costs.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 08:20:47 No.1707539 Report

Quoted By: >>1707543

the thought of riding on a folding bike for more than half an hour is not

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 08:25:52 No.1707543 Report

Quoted By: >>1707547

>>1707539
Large distances are much easily covered on any type of bicycle than they are on foot.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 08:35:52 No.1707547 Report

Quoted By: >>1707549

>>1707543
you can carry a regular bicycle on your trunk and on a plane
yes it won't be as convenient as a folding bike, but at least you'll get the full bicycle riding experience afterwards, instead of awkwardly wobbling your way around on a folder
the tradeoff is just not worth it IMO

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 08:44:49 No.1707549 Report

Quoted By: >>1707560

>>1707547
You have a point but you're missing some very crucial aspects of having a folder:
-Ability to take it inside anywhere and not risk it getting jacked
-Ability to pack it up and go on trains/buses/taxis

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 09:17:45 No.1707560 Report

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>>1707549
I'm aware of those. Folders have a lot of advantages over regular bicycles, but for me ride quality outweighs all of them.
To be fair I've never ridden a high quality folder, though no amount of material quality would change the wonky geometry

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 10:27:33 No.1707577 Report

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I'm looking to get one in the future. I have family abroad who I visit regularly and having this thing to perfectly stow away with my luggage and then make my way when I arrive seems like such a convenience. What I wonder about though is if it's worth getting a superlight version and gradually replacing bolts and other components with titanium ones for the extra weight off? My thought is that ride quality could only improve with taking as much weight off as possible, but I've also never done that to any of my bikes before generally. Any thoughts?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 10:35:49 No.1707579 Report

Quoted By: >>1707582

>>1707525
...is someone going to tell faggot OP about Brompton's?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Sep 2021 10:42:06 No.1707582 Report

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>>1707579
do chinks make knockoff bromptons that don't cost like a motorcycle?

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