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They respond by email and when they cant find you, theyll take the initiative to look up your website and call you at your office. Dahon has some 65% of the folding market, and has the value-oriented end of the market sewn up. I am the worst-case scenario for the Medium: 5'11", and over the weight limit: so this is not exactly fair. On my FrankenTikit, where I have inserted the upper handlebar stem of the Large into the Medium, the handlebar flex difference has largely gone away. The reason is that small wheels have less rotational inertia, and so accelerate and decelerate faster than larger wheels. But Bike Friday did: they insisted on shipping me a brand-new bike straight off the assembly line, with choice of color (I picked red), and threw in an additional front rack. I do not mind it. Lighter and more compact than other bikes of its kind, its a great choice for commuters who also carry kids, groceries, or other freight! At my height, the stock Medium is 19.75" from the tip of the saddle to the front edge of the handlebar. lifetime frame warranty and 30-day guarantee, compares his Mobiky Genius with the tikit, All standard parts, more easily repaired and upgraded, Better bike riding geometry, particularly for larger people, Fewer latches to squeak and click and loosen, Made in Oregon by friendly treehuggers, rather than in China, Exceptionally impressive customer service, Somewhat harsher ride due to 16" vs 20" wheels, Slower at the top end, unless outfitted with optional Capreo hub and sprocket (as in the more expensive. The Dahon is the bike to beat here. 21 speed, light weight double disk brake We are a store located at 18 Bram Court, Unit #2 in Brampton, ON. Our hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - Ebikes Barrie- Tons of Ebikes, E scooters ,pedal assist ebikes, foldable style ebikes, motorcycle style ebikes, mobility scooters , stand up scooters, and more We sell Emmo Ebikes, Daymak Ebikes, Tao Motors Ebikes, Slane Ebikes and more Our Scooters are both stylish and sturdy! Asking $850. Go figure. The small wheels have a somewhat harsher ride than 700c or mountain bike wheels. A similar argument may be made of the Swift (which folds fairly fast but not as fast as the Tikit). Folding bikes have a history dating back over a hundred years, but only in the last thirty years has technology eliminated their primary problem: frame fragility due to the folding mechanism. Was asking $1500. The optional Tikit rear rack does not support panniers (one exception). My Tikit, outfitted nicely with a rear rack, fenders, kickstand, and a transit cover, is 26.5 pounds. The Tikit is custom sized (three frame sizes). The Tikit folds far more rapidly, and more importantly, it folds effortlessly. In the category of usable compact-folder, I believe definitely so. Bike is a very good shape Fastest 20'' bike in the world, MADE IN OREGON https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-haul-a-day-cargo-bike Could carry: 1 Adult plus two kids 2 Adult + 1 kid + Motorized bike, new tires, new brakes. 6 speed 13-in frame 25-in frame to floor 20-in tires, MOVING SALE ON NOW AT Ebikes Barrie- 290 Dunlop Street West, Barrie Ontario .705252-9391 MENTION THIS ADD AND GET $400 OFF ANY IN STOCK E-BIKE, E-SCOOTER, MOBILITY SCOOTER NOW! With the current front chainring, this would yield, I believe, 32.8"94.6", which would be really great. Two small braze-on hooks on the frame, pointing outwards, would have been most welcome. As a result the stock size-Medium Tikit measures a bit longer than the Helios (a 20" bike, mind you) between the seat and handlebars, and the stock size-Large is 3.75" longer. I didnt know what to do. The small wheels have less momentum and thus the bike is slightly less balanced at slow speeds very easy to get used to, a non-issue. Airy, College Park Bicycles, and my local favorite, Bikes@Vienna. The size-Medium Tikit. Just carry inside! Besides the fold, theres other nice things to say about this bike. The stock Model T Tikit is $1000. Brompton and Strida are the worst offenders by far. Actually, its fun: more agile feeling. are in the same ballpark, time-wise, as Dahon. For shipping services, please order at https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-category/ebike-bike-scooter/ Other items, please Visit : https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-categ. The whole point of a compact folder in the U.S. is that you can take it into the office or shops or on subways: you dont need to leave it out to be stolen. Various compact folders (such as the 16" Brompton) compensate for this by adding rear or full suspension. The red is particularly impressive looking (believe me). The 2006 Dahon Helios P8 handlebar stem flexes about 0.7 inches in any direction when I put a serious amount of stress on it. I believe it is the Tikits 16" tires but 20"-ish girth that enable it to adjust to better bike geometry and have good handling while still fitting squarely in the compact range. In so doing, the frame slackens a cable which releases a clamp, enabling you to fold the handlebar stem. Note: the Tikit folds not into a rectangle but into an odd wedge shape, and so comparing the size of its bounding box makes little sense. Seatmast Flex. Rotate handlebars so the brake levers point up, Open handlebar stem adjustment quick-release, Change stem height to be compatible with wheel axle magnets when folded. 26 inch 18 Speed Carbon Fiber bike,$1999 (was$2999), MOUNTAIN BIKE SEAT 446460686 Sports Rec Bikes Bike Components Bike Seats Seat Covers, Bicycle, Promotion! The initial (2007) version of the bike used two brake cables to hold the handlebar stem clamp tight. Nowadays folding bikes are impressive machines, inexpensive and directly competitive with real bikes. The Strida is certainly a contender. We are located at 18 Bram Court, Unit #2 in Brampton, ON. Shipping calculated at checkout. The rear end can be folded quickly with a button release,For the handle post, use the pulled out handle as the main frame.A pin for fixing is attached. If the stock Tikit were under $1000, with a kickstand, and the Model T were $700, this bike could really take off. Compact folding bikes often have nonstandard parts. They can increase the frame weight limit and various frame features to meet tall-person needs. Bike Friday chose a different parameter to distinguish the Tikit, perhaps more apropos to U.S. folding bike use: the speed and ease of folding. And yes, while I own a Tikit (courting owners fanboy bias), this review was unsolicited. 20" wheels are harsh: 16" wheels are harsher still. I like the FrankenTikit custom setup. None is a big deal, but its worthwhile to know them (and, I hope, for Bike Friday to consider them). $200, SALES ON $400 OFF MOVING SALE- EBIKES BARRIE, 290 Dunlop Street West; Barrie 705-252-9391. www.ebikesbarrie.com, Wanted: The front chainring has 53 teeth and the cassette is 11 to 28 teeth resulting in, I am told, a gear-inch range of 31.2"79.5". Yes, its a bit more expensive than it should be, and its ride is a little harsh, and the Medium (not the Large) has too much flex, and its gearing could be higher but geez, its a very impressive bike from a very impressive company which does whatever is necessary to keep its customers happy. While youre at it, a video of Alan Scholz, Bike Fridays co-founder, shows him more methodically manipulating the bike while explaining Bike Fridays Tikit philosophy. Its a reasonable comparison: the Helios is a good bike right smack in the mainstream of compact folders. If you get an older model, get a new saddle the early saddles are poor and if you get a hyperfold make sure it has been upgraded to the new one-cable mechanism. Close handlebar stem adjustment quick-release. Do not buy a 2007 Tikit unless it has been upgraded to the new cable design. The stock models should be offered in a wider range of colors than just blue and black. Open on weekends weekends by appointment. Its not unexpected. And if they used thicker wall tubing in the Medium, at least in the handlebar stem and seatmast, itd improve its flex a lot. Folding speed should not be dismissed lightly. And it fits me pretty well! Bike Friday describes its maximum extent as 25", but I believe thats for the size-Small; for my size-Large, its 28". The FrankenTikit, with the longer horizontal handlebar stem and the saddle pushed back as far as possible (0.5"), is 21.75", basically dead center between the two. But the Jacks simplistic fold is hardly compact. The Tikit is their first compact folding bike. Other than the frame, the Tikit has almost no custom parts. It is not. Are you getting what you pay for? The ultrafast fold is liberating. The Helios P8s were good bikes for the price and purpose: they are lightweight and fold adequately. Basically: the Tikit is a more fun bike to ride and show off, and its one I can ride for long distances because of its geometry and fit. As mentioned earlier, the Tikit does not have this problem, for a variety of reasons. I really enjoy riding this bike. Bike Friday offers the Capreo on their special-order Express Tikit, but for over $200 more. Designed to maximize hauling power without sacrificing convenience and agility, this bike is unique among e-cargo designs. (Note that the Helios is a discontinued model, but I have also ridden and tested its replacement, the Mu P8, as well as Dahons Speed P8 and Curve D3, and the results are essentially the same.). Please refer to pictures for condition. The stock grips are made of thin, too-easily-compressed foam and my hands quickly get tired holding them. And this year despite illness Bike Fridays Rob English did the 2008 Manayunk Wall Hill Climb in 1:35:22 on a custom Tikit, only nine seconds behind the champion 700c professional. Brompton takes most of the top end of the market: its selling feature is the size of its fold: into a tiny, elegant package good for boarding British commuter trains. Some kind of faster gearing solution ought to be stock, not special order. Handlebar Stem Play. Few other folding bikes can do this in any realistic way. This is not really a big deal in my experience, but it is clearly more than the Dahon. Take on a train or put in your closet!) Compare to (for example) Dahons more typical bike company reputation. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. A less expensive version of the Tikit (the Model-T) replaces the cable clamp with a single latch on the handlebar stem: its still very fast to fold, though not lightning fast any more. By using the traditional spacing of 100mm front hub / 130mm rear hub and standard dual pivot brake calipers. Go buy one. Mother in law moving in this weekend, need to sell asap! Below is a side-by-side of folding the Tikit and the Dahon Helios P8 (typical of many Dahons, like the Mu P8 and Speed P8). But after repeatedly folding and unfolding my Dahons, I quickly grow tired of having to do it to enter this place or that. My Tikit about three inches longer than my Helios. Post your classified or want ad in Ontario Bikes. BRAND NEW 16" Kids Aluminum Bike (Blue Color) available at a great price. Its possible that more high-end is also achievable with the SRAM DualDrive internal hub / cassette combination. An excessively stretchy two-cable folding system was replaced in 2008 with a solid, single thick cable; changes to the frame have made it stiffer and simpler; and the company has introduced the cheaper Model T Tikit with a less elegant fold. Frame: Hi-Ten TIG Welded Fork: Free Agent Heavy Duty Tapered Leg Handlebar: Free Agent Jump, 206mm x 710mm Stem: Free Agent Aluminum Top Load Crankset: Motorcycle t-shirt 2003 Friday the 13th port Dover bike rally$55, Erotic design works folding 6 speed bicycle for sale. Mechanical Engineering Magazine did an article on the, Vikram Kumar Banjerjee maintains a fan blog of the Tikit on two sites (, Bike Fridays Walter Lapchynski maintains a, Bike Fridays gonzo sales evangelist, Lynette Chiang (GalFromDownUnder), did a. Limited Quantity Available for on-site pick up at our location. There are five major kinds of folding bikes sold in the US: The Tikit is an odd fit here: it has 16" wheels but when folded it is slightly larger than 20" Dahons. And the Tikit doesnt have it. Early Bird Offer: $750 I'd sold before Saturday, July 30 - 1pm If you buy on Friday it will include the platform / spd pedals. The size-Large Tikit flexes about 1 inch. The rear end can be folded quickly with a button release. This item is available if you can see this ad, please PM. The Tikit has a fairly slow high gear. Limited Quantity Available for on-site pick up at our location. The ride also affects the hands a lot. A light, sporty electric cargo bike, The Ever-E-Day is a great choice for the commuter, parent, adventure cyclist or retiree. Selling a used Erotic design works 6 speed folding bicycle. Other major competitors (Brompton, DownTube, etc.) But if Bike Friday wants to move into the mainstream folding market and change the world with this bike (their stated mission), theyll need to reduce the price. They are also stiffer and have less drag. If you get the bike direct, its fairly easy to assemble but is shipped without any tools. * This specification is subject to change without notice. But when this brand-new (and gorgeous) bike arrived it was a size-Medium! Friday-Monday, 11am-4pm, We have lots of kids bikes. The seatmast tube (the part where it says Bike Friday) is 0.040" on the Medium vs. 0.055" on the Large. I understand that the racks height is too low for most panniers; and that in most cases pedaling would kick into them anyway. The Tikits fold is what makes it famous. They are unusually responsive. Limited Quantity Available for on-site pick up at our location. I will also often compare the size-Large Tikit to my Helios. Strida can, and Brompton and Birdy when fitted with optional small rollers. As for the detailed situation, after purchase, againWe will contact you. Instead, the primary differences you will experience with compact folders are four: The only one thats really of concern to me is the last. Hours: Monday to Friday: 11am-7pm Weekends: 12pm-5pm. Im 5'11", exactly on the border between the Medium and the Large. Limited Quantity https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-category/ebike/ Available for on-site pick up at our location. I will mostly review the Large, because its more fair to do so given my weight, but will include some Medium data as well. And of course they enable its unique fold. In Washington D.C. alone, theres three: Mt. I find 79.5" too slow when exercising on flat stretches. The New World Tourist folds quickly to fit into a small space or suitcase, making it ideal for international adventures, multi-leg tours, transit-integrated commuting, or any rider who wants a versatile bike that wont clutter the hallway. Small-wheeled bikes dominate the paced upright record too. And it can have ahead-style handlebars because they fold on the outside, unlike Dahons and DownTubes. After a considerable degree of unhealthily fixated research on the topic, I decided to buy a 2008 Bike Friday Tikit. It also had the best optional slip cover around to disguise the bike: it is permanently attached to the bike and comes with a handle embedded inside when the cover is deployed. First of all, I would like you to understand that Bike Friday is a rare manufacturer that makes handmade frames of the right size for you one by one. True, the Tikits handling is first rate compared to other 16" bikes 20" bikes, and thats a big deal. Bike Friday is a boutique manufacturer which designs and builds its bikes entirely in Oregon, and which has a famous degree of customer loyalty and an equally famously unprofessional website. are well worth the other differences. Before shipping it to me, Bike Friday found a frame crack and replaced part of the frame. The size-Large Tikit has certain minor problems other sizes dont have. As you may see from the photos. ** SAVE THE TAX SUMMER SALE **. In the far future, Bike Friday might consider designing in a rear suspension option; given how the seat latches to the frame, itd not be that hard to do. This is a hot bike right now, and Bike Friday would do well to try to get it in as many hands as possible quickly. Use Distance Search to find Ads based on where you are and how far you want to travel. Offer $100 if you can help me retrieve this bicycle. Sam 416-247-8388. Ultralight and compact, this is the bike for the city commuter who needs a quick-fold. In short: its a great bike. Even so: Bike Friday wants the Tikit to change how people use transportation. The Tikits a bit heavy when wheeled folded, and it doesnt balance all that well on one tire: but it can really do it in a useful manner, and thats more than can be said for my Helios. But the seatmast is overly bouncy under my weight than the Large, and the Medium handlebar stem flexes more. The difference is more pronounced when unfolding, because on the Dahon you need to adjust, and readjust, the handlebar stem, seatmast, and handlebars back to your desired position. This ingenious touring bike can take you on fully-loaded, months-long trips and also be your everyday commuter. This could have been fixed by changing where the handlebar stem locks to the frame. Great maneuverability and great. There are clear places where the tikit could have been folded more compactly the most obvious choice is to allow the front wheel to optionally rotate back in a manner similar to the Birdy. The size-Medium Tikit. To Travel is Better than to Arrive details experiences with the tikit and other bikes. Top of the line Strida Evo 3 Foldable bicycle for sale. In their review, AtoB Magazine said Wed go as far as to say that the ride and handling is the best weve seen with this wheel size. Well, sort of. The stock Tikit is (as of July 2008) is $1300. They sell stock and pre-owned Tikits and Model-T Tikits, as well as a number of build-to-order versions. The Dahons in particular have this problem because their handlebar stems fold between their wheels and thus cannot be moved forward in an ahead style. The small car body does not take up much space, and it is ideal for moving around the office district because it has a small turning radius. Fully Electric hours of Fun. 20 High Quality Double Batteries Long Rang(120km-150km) ebike, Electric Bike, Promotion! Please understand that without permission. Freestanding upright storage means you can keep a lot of bike in just a little space, and the adjustable frame makes it easy to share with friends and family. There are lots more companies than this of course. Schwinn Tango Folding Bike Model: Tango Frame Size: 15" $150 + Tax Item #55967 ***30-Day Money Back Guarantee On Everything Sold*** Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM to 4PM, friday to saturday night (july 16) this bike was stolen, my drivers license is written underneath the frame and my serial number starts with a 0 and ends with a 5. Designed to handle a city commute without sacrificing performance or folding capability, the Pakit is nimble and lightweight, goes from full bike to compact fold in 20 seconds, and can be stored in a backpack or travel case between seasons. Tax included Dahon also has unnecessary custom parts, notably in its handlebar stem and seatmast. Some small seatmast flex isnt an issue: in fact I think its desirable in a compact folder as it softens the bumps a bit. The stock handlebars are too short. Dahons ultralight Mu SL is 19.5 pounds. A Moulton AM7 holds the conventional-position 200m land speed record. The revised (2008) version has replaced them with a single large cable and a larger clamp, and now this issue is gone. (Detail). 50 up to 200. When Bike Friday set out to design the Tikit, no doubt they were faced with a problem. Bike Friday has dealers in many U.S. locations. The Large is 23.5". This was insufficient: the clamp easily developed a lot of play. If you buy a Tikit, definitely consider the attachable slipcover, the rear rack (which also makes the bike more stable when folded), and a kickstand. I think so. The bikes already cost the same, and the weight difference is also only one pound. But you wanted more smoothness still, you could throw on a high-grade suspension seatpost. They also man, of all things, an IRC channel (#bikefriday on irc.freenode.net), a Twitter feed, and a very active mailing list. In New York, try bfold among others. Bike Friday again has offered to ship me a new bike, or optionally have me convert the bike to a FrankenTikit consisting of the Medium frame but the handlebar stem of the original Large, plus a replacement lower seatmast with thicker size-Large style tubing. Handlebar Stem Flex. But they are. Fat Tyre 2 Colors Green n Red Oxbury Warehouse Oxbury Mall 1299 Oxford Street East London, On Canada N5y4w5 519-204-5810 Opens Daily Monday to Friday 10.00 Am till 7 Pm Saturday 10.00 Am Till 6 Pm 16'' Foldable Kids Bike Color: Pink Material: Aluminum Location: 18 Bram Court, Unit #2 in Brampton, ON. Hoping to reduce the cost, I originally bought a black pre-owned size-Large Tikit. And it would be cheaper to manufacture: fewer differences among models. All standard components can be easily replaced. First, it has 16" wheels but the size of a full 20" folder, meaning that it can afford to be roomier. Employing an internal hub gear rather than a cassette, the 16" Dahon Curve SL is 38"85", sacrificing some low-end but a bit faster up top. The slip cover is tighter than it ought to be. And no, smaller wheels dont translate into more pedaling: its just an issue of gearing. For unusual reasons, I have had the chance to review not one but two Tikits in different sizes (Medium and Large) and colors (red and black). The lower handlebar stem (the colored part) is 0.050" vs. 0.065". Limited Quantity Available for on-site pick up at our location Location: 950 Denison St.,unit 16 Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 3K5 Telephone: 416-840-5696 1-800-683-6028 Email: sales@factorydirectsale.ca Website: https://www.factorydirectsale.ca Store Hours(EST) Monday- Friday 8:30am-6:30pm, MOUNTAIN BIKE SEAT Sports & Rec Bikes Bike Components Bike Seats & Seat Covers, Bicycle 446460686 Source: www.walmart.ca SKU: 1MR-5A-89 Tags: Sports & Rec Bikes Bike Components Bike Seats & Seat Covers, Bicycle FOR MORE IMAGES, INFORMATION AND TO CHECK CURRENT INVENTORY CLICK THE "BUY FROM SELLER", https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-category/ebike/ * eBikes repairing/maintenance/Sales High Quality, Low Prices!