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    Brace yourself C .....the one I 'm looking at is down from £600 to £297.....and weighs 12kgm.
    Can't get a link on my phone to go on here but it's called a Oyama ... 'rockaway '
    from a dealer called 'chainreaction'
    Cool looking thing....chou !

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    Quote Originally Posted by the engine View Post
    Brace yourself C .....the one I 'm looking at is down from £600 to £297.....and weighs 12kgm.
    Can't get a link on my phone to go on here but it's called a Oyama ... 'rockaway '
    from a dealer called 'chainreaction'
    Cool looking thing....chou !
    We used chain reactions all the time, they are set up in Ireland and befit from great tax breaks and they are huge.

    12kg is ok, it's 1kg more than my mountain bike but 2 kg less than my son's downhill bike.

    I was going to suggest you check the geometry to ensure it suits you as bikes & people vary but you won't be able to as it's mail order. Still for £297 you can't go far wrong.
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    Quote Originally Posted by the engine View Post
    Brace yourself C .....the one I 'm looking at is down from £600 to £297.....and weighs 12kgm.
    Can't get a link on my phone to go on here but it's called a Oyama ... 'rockaway '
    from a dealer called 'chainreaction'
    Cool looking thing....chou !
    Chain Reaction are good - I've ordered stuff from them at 6pm in the evening and received it a 9am the following morning.

    Your bike appears to be discontinued and not in stock though
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    Bugger !

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    I've a Ridgeback folder (same as Dahon Vitesse only cheaper) and it's fab. Very comfy over a 4 mile commute with a surprising turn of speed, thanks to a 7 speed hub (worth the extra over a 3 speed or Derailleur version IMHO). Stability is fine, if you're a competent rider and don't try hands free riding. They can feel twitchy at first but once you're used to it they're very manoeuvrable. They also accelerate well too.

    Don't expect a cheap one to be great, but the mid-ranged Dahons are good value for money IMHO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by the engine View Post
    I'm thinking of getting a couple of bikes for me and it as a hobby and also a way of us fifty year olds to keep fit. We fancy the idea of folding bikes as we are not into lycra or racing....just a fun pastime. I like the idea of a folding bike so we can bung em in the motor and set off for a weekend in the lakes or whatever. Even take them abroad. I also think they'r pretty cool looking .
    But I don't want to spend a grand each really.
    So.....are they ok and which reasonable priced ones are the best ?
    I have er, 4
    I have a generic old folder I used to take to London and pull out of the Cortina to go from Regents Park as far south as Convent Garden and around.
    Weighs a ton, but saved me hours and loads of money
    Also have 2 Bickertons which flex all over the place but are light for carrying.
    I was persuaded that a Brompton was a good bike. While better than the Bickertons it is heavier and to my mind not a nice ride. I prefer a racer.
    Check how easily and how small they fold. Test ride
    I love the Bickerton as it makes me smile it is so flexy.
    A real bike feeling folder will cost you a few bob.
    Ebay or 2nd hand somewhere could be a good move. Maybe your local bike shop has some to try
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    Thanks both...those bromptons are damned expensive from what I've seen....and they do look like little 'serious' ...We just want some fun but not something that will fall to pieces after ten miles.

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    I did a 2 mile ride on an Italian folder bike,I don't remember the name but it was a very light alloy mostly,it locked up really tight with no play and was pretty comfortable to my surprise.
    I didn't ask the price as it was used mostly for bus hopping and riding around downtown.
    some parts seemed pretty space age, I think the rims where polypropylene and some parts where carbon fiber, and titanium. It didn't look of feel cheap. The nice thing is when I got to the liquor store I just carried it in so it wouldn't get stolen,I didn't even have to fold it as it is still pretty small.
    Got back and finished drinking with a couple of my friends.
    He called it his clown cycle.
    Knowing Vince a lot of the parts where custom fabricated he was really into toys.
    I tried to find it on line but I don't see one with plastic looking mag wheels just spokes. This one looks close. http://www.foldingcyclist.com/CMK-folding-bike.html
    I like this one though,it looks well made.
    http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...ay/9018/48865/
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    That 2nd one just does Look cool...very cool....me like !

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    Quote Originally Posted by the engine View Post
    Thanks both...those bromptons are damned expensive from what I've seen....and they do look like little 'serious' ...We just want some fun but not something that will fall to pieces after ten miles.
    My ancient generic could outlast us all, but it only folds on the frame. The more folds and convenience you have the more to go wrong.
    Doubt you need a Brompton. Not cheap even 2nd hand
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