06-16-2016, 04:03 AM
Now my churning mind went off in another direction and said "what about a nice folding bike AND a separate ebike?" since I didn't find any combination of a folding ebike that really caught my eye, yet.
So I started really looking into this different folder, won't fold down into a tiny package but enough to carry in the back of a car:
https://www.xootr.com/folding-bike-8-speed.html
Supposed to be stiffer than the other folders since it only has one hinge that shouldn't flex. Overall layout similar to a regular hybrid bike, regular non-proprietary components like wheels (unlike some folders that use only their own wheels, etc.). Reasonably light, but most importantly you can modify it like our motorcycles!
Then the other part of the tangent took me to discover this nice ebike from Raleigh (yeah, same brand name from eons ago but not really the same UK company we remember):
http://www.raleighusa.com/misceo-ie
NOT cheap, but when you really shop these ebikes this is about mid-market prices. Has enough slick design work like an Apple product, but not as expensive as something like a Faraday. Looks simple, has a lot of hidden design features.
Will go to a local bike shop later today to try out the different sized frames on a regular Raleigh since they don't keep ebikes in stock and could order me one if I get insane enough.
Sheesh, just like shopping around for your next motorcycle, so many choices, so many designs, all cost too much money!
Aloha,
Huladog
So I started really looking into this different folder, won't fold down into a tiny package but enough to carry in the back of a car:
https://www.xootr.com/folding-bike-8-speed.html
Supposed to be stiffer than the other folders since it only has one hinge that shouldn't flex. Overall layout similar to a regular hybrid bike, regular non-proprietary components like wheels (unlike some folders that use only their own wheels, etc.). Reasonably light, but most importantly you can modify it like our motorcycles!
Then the other part of the tangent took me to discover this nice ebike from Raleigh (yeah, same brand name from eons ago but not really the same UK company we remember):
http://www.raleighusa.com/misceo-ie
NOT cheap, but when you really shop these ebikes this is about mid-market prices. Has enough slick design work like an Apple product, but not as expensive as something like a Faraday. Looks simple, has a lot of hidden design features.
Will go to a local bike shop later today to try out the different sized frames on a regular Raleigh since they don't keep ebikes in stock and could order me one if I get insane enough.
Sheesh, just like shopping around for your next motorcycle, so many choices, so many designs, all cost too much money!
Aloha,
Huladog