I’ve been seeing a lot of those cute 20″-wheeled folding (and some not folding) bikes around NL. Surely someone has turned one of these into a singlespeed or fixie? I was thinking of building one for a UK commuter! 😀
As with all buildups, it’d be purely for stupidity-factor and totally impractical I’m sure.. except for when it rains just a bit too much and I can fold ‘er up and dive onto a (hopefully bomb-free) train! 🙂
Hmm.. I’d google for it.. but..
Okay, I’m back and googling..
It seems the SS Folder has been done.. by Argos, a UK department store!
SlingShot’s SingleShot is another example, released in 2002. Thanks again cyclingnews.com!
Here is a Folding Bike Buying Guide that looks pretty nifty:
Folding bikes are cute and I desperately want one. But they’re soooooo expensive!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Just like a woman.
Hehehe you’re shopping in the wrong part of town then.
Here’s an SS folder for you
http://www.strida.com/bike/…
speeds: single speed (56 gear inch)
Tam:
The Red Light Districts are fun to wander through, but the addage: "You get what you pay for" definately rings true in this case.
I’m just sooking because I’m poor. Don’t mind me.
"Do you have any in the new season ‘Trailer Park Bleach’ style?"
Skewer:
Um.. thanks, but ahh, no thanks. 😛 😀
Hey, you’re overseas man! Why don’t you think of a cool "moment" you wouldn’t mind having, see how much it costs, then Tripple it. Three times cool is way cool. You probably won’t get the chance to do it again, and it’ll be something you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Especially when you scratch your nuts… again…
Folders are cute. So are Tamagotchies. But, while they’re small and carryable, they’re also intensely annoying. You do realise that if you get a folder, you’ll have to go with the cliche and get the bone coloured walk socks. It’s a regulation over in the UK.
Ant:
You know I have to believe YOU about that ‘itch’! haha sucker! 😛
"Folder cred" is all in the presentation! If you wanna ride one with a helmet mirror and trouser clips, that’s your bag, baby..
True… baby…
I like folding bikes even if not for folding them. They are different, nice, something from another cyclist planet!
Which I prefer are folding bikes as Dahon 26" wheels, slingshot bikes ( weird, beautiful..).
I dream I shall buy one (so expensive). Well, I say here, in front of the world : I SHALL BUY ONE.
There is an excellent site about folding bikes :
http://www.foldsoc.co.uk
Friendly
A french cyclist in South America
I want one with the smaller 20" wheels. I reckon they just look cool! 🙂