Anyone know anything about fold up bikes?

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    tinatyke Well-Known Member

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    Thought we might get a couple for next year's camping.
    I haven't a clue what to look for or any pitfalls with them or even if they're a good idea so any advice from anyone in the know would be great.
     
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    shop in tarn sold em

    but they folded

    :D

    al get mi coyt
     
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    RE: shop in tarn sold em

    :D :D A typical response coming from you lol :D
     
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    if u get one

    make sure u tightent the screw up reight! Really dont handle at all well all loose! :)

    U on about the briefcase sized ones (or other minature ones) or just those that fold in half?
     
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    RE: if u get one

    Those ones you can put in a bag. Cost about £100
     
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    Some here, but a bit more pricey than £100! We just take our normal bikes on a bike rack ... having said that, the amount of clobber we have on a camping trip is just ridiculous. Takes a day to pack/ unpack.

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/fold+away+bikes-sp2.html

    Oh this bike shop is on Bramall Lane by the way ... the only other place I know is Butterworths on Leppings Lane! They's have to order though.
    Decathlon might be worth a try for a cheaper option.
     
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    They get too tyred and collapse.
     
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    Bloke up the road has got one

    I have to say he looks a bit of a tool on it.
     
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    I've got a Brompton. Absolutely great.</p>

    Used itin the City and around Reading. It's the only fold up that London cabbies will allow in the cab, should you feel really lazy and that.</p>
     
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