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Anonymous Tue 15 Aug 2023 19:13:43 No.1940440 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>1940444 >>1940639 >>1940741 >>1940973 >>1945174 >>1945220

I'm about to waste 2k EUR on this gimmicky bike.
I'll have 14 days to send it back if I don't like it, so maybe I won't even waste my money.
Tell me why wouldn't (You) ride this bike and whether 6 speed version worth it over 3 speed.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Aug 2023 19:45:24 No.1940444 Report

Quoted By: >>1940446

>>1940440
Just don't wear a helmet or you'll look like a dork riding it

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Aug 2023 19:47:56 No.1940446 Report

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>>1940444 (Checked)
> wearing a helmet on a bicycle
I don't understand people who do it.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 11:13:43 No.1940607 Report

Quoted By: >>1940617 >>1945160

it doesnt look that much smaller than a brompton

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Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 11:55:38 No.1940617 Report

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>>1940607
Even in that pic the size is about 30% smaller.
But I see its appeal not only in size, but in a very upright sitting position with wiggling seat. I bet moving your ass around like that is healthier and more fun than simply sitting on a fixed seat.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 13:40:40 No.1940639 Report

Quoted By: >>1940661

>>1940440
Are there any upsides compared to the Brompton aside size? The Brompton already makes travel by train super easy, so I don't see the niche for it. I wonder how it rides in comparison.

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Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 15:57:36 No.1940661 Report

Quoted By: >>1940696 >>1940740 >>1940903 >>1943504 >>1943508

>>1940639
Obvious difference #1: almost standing position, perhaps would be better for my spine than the typical cycling position you get on a Brompton.
Obvious difference #2: you're not really sitting, you're moving your butt — https://youtu.be/n2ORWovq2aE?t=738 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heUhaciOnds — letting hips do what they want in a natural way.
It's also claimed that you can take it as hand luggage on most airlines. I don't see myself doing that with a Brompton.
>I don't see the niche for it
I'm afraid the niche is weirdos with money to burn, I don't think it'll get popular at these prices.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 17:28:40 No.1940696 Report

Quoted By: >>1940700

>>1940661
>almost standing position, perhaps would be better for my spine than the typical cycling position
so all the bumps go straight up your entire spine instead of the bend of your hips which can flex and absorb the impact
sure thing, pal

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Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 17:44:10 No.1940700 Report

Quoted By: >>1940819 >>1940994

>>1940696
Wait, how's it different from a standard bike? If you go over a bump without lifting your ass the shock goes straight into your spine. If anything, a standard bike with a rigid pole below the seat is worse, as it has no room to flex unlike a Kwiggle.
I simply don't get what issue are you pointing out.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 19:28:42 No.1940740 Report

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>>1940661
>shopping cart castor front wheel
this has to be a mistake

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 19:30:59 No.1940741 Report

Quoted By: >>1940748 >>1945093

>>1940440
>Tell me why wouldn't (You) ride this bike and whether 6 speed version worth it over 3 speed.

I'm gay, nor a faggot and neither a queer.

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Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 19:53:47 No.1940748 Report

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>>1940741
>I'm gay
Ok, I can respect that.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Aug 2023 23:38:27 No.1940819 Report

Quoted By: >>1940951 >>1943250

>>1940700
I ride a bike every day.
you are speculating about shit you don't understand.
which exercise transfers shock into the body, running or squats? nobody gets shin splints from squats. the impact that greatly injures the shins keeps going upward. go ahead and buy your retard mobile but claiming the upright position is good for your back is the opposite of reality.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 17 Aug 2023 07:04:44 No.1940903 Report

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>>1940661
upright bikes are a little easier to ride since you don't need as much core strength
then again bromptons are relatively upright as well, depends on your height and model
recumbents are the best in all aspects

bromptons have several options for luggage (not sure if too big for hand luggage)
anyway, you're flying how often?
the comparison pic also shows the brompton with a seatpost extender and rack, regular seatpost+no rack makes it more compact

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 17 Aug 2023 12:48:05 No.1940951 Report

Quoted By: >>1940994

>>1940819
>claiming the upright position is good for your back is the opposite of reality.
false

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 17 Aug 2023 14:20:39 No.1940973 Report

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>>1940440
I rather walk for the rest of life if this was my bicycle.
For real, 1 pothole, crack, or god knows what and you are fucked.
High center of gravity and extremely short wheelbase.
I wouldnt drive this thing over 15kph.

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Anonymous Thu 17 Aug 2023 16:01:12 No.1940991 Report

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Anonymous Thu 17 Aug 2023 16:16:49 No.1940994 Report

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>>1940700
>>1940951
so retarded, must be a shill

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Anonymous Thu 24 Aug 2023 19:15:24 No.1943250 Report

Quoted By: >>1943258

>>1940819
>upright position is bad for your back

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 24 Aug 2023 20:15:48 No.1943258 Report

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>>1943250
Bad posture in both skeles you're retarded

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 25 Aug 2023 12:41:56 No.1943460 Report

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>>1940446
i like to mountain bike sorry

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 25 Aug 2023 16:29:15 No.1943504 Report

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>>1940661
>It's also claimed that you can take it as hand luggage on most airlines. I don't see myself doing that with a Brompton.
So you use your carry-on allowance for your bike and a laptop bag, and then end up checking a bag for your clothes?
Carry-on sized bikes sound appealing, until you actually start to think things through.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 25 Aug 2023 16:41:08 No.1943508 Report

Quoted By: >>1943958

>>1940661
upright posture will place more of the riders weight on the seat, I would insist on something with more vertical compliance

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Anonymous Sun 27 Aug 2023 12:58:24 No.1943958 Report

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>>1943508

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Anonymous Fri 01 Sep 2023 01:23:04 No.1945093 Report

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>>1940741
It's an interesting bike, but pretty weird. I'd just go with a Brompton, they're well made and have good aftermarket support. As far as being in an almost standing position I'd recommend getting gud at riding with no handlebars. As a faggot you should be good at controlling your ass muscles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA

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Anonymous Fri 01 Sep 2023 08:46:31 No.1945160 Report

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>>1940607

More points of failure too than a Brompton. German SHIT.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 01 Sep 2023 10:30:47 No.1945174 Report

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>>1940440
It's a clown bike. It looks like a joke, you'll look like a joke riding it, the ride quality is meh, and the folding process is slow and clunky. They set out to make the world's smallest folding bike (at the time) and made a lot of sacrifices to get there. Only a faggot would be deranged enough to think this bike is anything other than a show piece. Considering how faggots are desperate for attention maybe this bike is perfect for you. It'll certainly get you looks and act as a conversation starter.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 01 Sep 2023 14:17:22 No.1945220 Report

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>>1940440
Honestly it’s a cool concept
I like my Brompton but i could totally see myself getting one of these
I’m taken with the idea of a personal, portable transportation system that is completely mechanical so I can understand the way it works and make any repairs myself as needed.
This seems to fit that bill very nicely.
What color are you thinking of getting. The red is nice.

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