2 Folding bikes required

[barryd]

Well I say two. Im not fussed myself personally.

We have two rather old now folding mountain bikes. They are passed their best and are a bit bulky to store. We carry a Honda Scooter so the folding bikes are just for messing about on. Anyone got a pair gathering dust they want to sell? If not what would be the recommendation? I think smaller wheels might help than the mountain bikes have for portability and they seldom get used off road anyway. I'm ooop North. Barnard Castle Richmond area.

 

[Robmac]

Well I say two. Im not fussed myself personally.

We have two rather old now folding mountain bikes. They are passed their best and are a bit bulky to store. We carry a Honda Scooter so the folding bikes are just for messing about on. Anyone got a pair gathering dust they want to sell? If not what would be the recommendation? I think smaller wheels might help than the mountain bikes have for portability and they seldom get used off road anyway. I'm ooop North. Barnard Castle Richmond area.

You forgot to ask for the Lycra Barry?

Actually, please don't!

 

[barryd]

Yeah that ain't happening. Shorts and flip flops order of the day. Same for the scooter assuming we get a proper summer this year.

 

[maingate]

You forgot to ask for the Lycra Barry?

Actually, please don't!

Is there enough Lycra in the world to cover Barry?

Just sayin'.

 

[barryd]

Is there enough Lycra in the world to cover Barry?

Just sayin'.

Get stuffed Shorty! Im slim(er) now and my legs are fixed.

 

[maingate]

I have to admit Barry, you are slimier.

 

[oppy]

Aint A I clever eh !!
By the way, If anyone has a basic ladies bike to get rid of, y'know one without gears, can you pm me, ta
Sorry Barry

 

[barryd]

Aint A I clever eh !!
By the way, If anyone has a basic ladies bike to get rid of, y'know one without gears, can you pm me, ta
Sorry Barry

I should have done a better job really had had me kicking Maingates little gnomey head into the middle of next week!

 

[trevskoda]

Aint A I clever eh !!
By the way, If anyone has a basic ladies bike to get rid of, y'know one without gears, can you pm me, ta
Sorry Barry

Any bike without gears is like a camper with no roof, 5 min for hills etc.

 

[maingate]

I should have done a better job really had had me kicking Maingates little gnomey head into the middle of next week!

It's racist to attack an ethnic minority Barry.

I have reported you to Gnomes Lives Matter.

 

[ricc]

I've recently given my folding mountain bike to son in law ,and purchased a 20 inch electric folder,. The 20 inch folder is a lot easier to manhandle and rides ok on sensible terrain.

Also got a folding tricycle for the other half, trike and my bike both fit in the lwb vivaro camper along with the camping fridge and porta potti for day trips. Would have to take an awning as a bike shed if we took them camping.

 

[trevskoda]

I found small wheel bikes are in and out of every pothole, for are roads mountain bikes are best with strong rims and big tyres to take the shock load.

 

[alcam]

Get stuffed Shorty! Im slim(er) now and my legs are fixed.

Were they detachable previously?

 

[alwaysared]

These any good for you Barry?

Folding Bike

or these?

Regards,
Del

 

[barryd]

These any good for you Barry?

Folding Bike

Regards,
Del

I was hoping to get one with proper gears really. I've actually had an offer for two for sale on an another forum and an offer for two for free but they are down in Salisbury hence the Pony Express request I posted this morning.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Wouldn't an ebike be better for your Knackered knobbly knees Barry? Then you could keep up with your imaginary wife.

 

[barryd]

Wouldn't an ebike be better for your Knackered knobbly knees Barry? Then you could keep up with your imaginary wife.

Not really. They hardly get used to be honest and we wont be taking them to France. Well we might if I get two smaller ones. Mrs D is dead against an e bike. I've not tried cycling for yonks but as I've lost bit of weight I might be up for it.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Maybe try a ride around your village before going any further into it. also might be better to drop them off a cycle shop for a refurb.

 

[barryd]

Maybe try a ride around your village before going any further into it. also might be better to drop them off a cycle shop for a refurb.

I got one working yesterday and rode it around the village. They have those awful twisty grip gear changes and they have pretty much seized up. I went over it all with a brush and some ACF50 yesterday so will dig it out tomorrow and see if its any better but I think they have had their day. There is a bike place in Darlington that services them and we have used them before. I would just like something smaller and easier to handle though.

 

[trevskoda]

I got one working yesterday and rode it around the village. They have those awful twisty grip gear changes and they have pretty much seized up. I went over it all with a brush and some ACF50 yesterday so will dig it out tomorrow and see if its any better but I think they have had their day. There is a bike place in Darlington that services them and we have used them before. I would just like something smaller and easier to handle though.

Prob shamano sh-t fittings, campacnola is the best, gearsets are over 2 grand.