Do these actually exist ?

[funkylyn]

I am busy doing my folding bike research and before going to try 20'' wheel models,(tomorrow), I was just wondering is there any 26'' wheel folders with shimano hub gears ?
Can anyone point me in the right direction or give any advice about the pros and cons of 26'' wheel folders.....

Lynda

 

[jerrysimon]

Not sure if there are any with hub gears, but easy to retro fit to these I suspect

Swiss Bike Paratrooper 2010 - Folding Bike

Dahon Matrix MTB Folding Bike

PS or if you want something really cheap to play with here

Regards

Jerry

 

[funkylyn]

Thanks for the links Jerry, but I am looking for an electric 26'' folder and a step thru model too.....
Wouldnt want to getinto the complications of retro fitting a kit.
I have found a couple but so far none with hub gears.

Lynda

 

[jerrysimon]

Ah sorry Lynda I didn't realise you wanted a ready made one.

Retro fitting a rear hub gear should not be too hard assuming it was a front hub motor model.

Regards

Jerry

 

[vhfman]

There are 26" folders out there the Dahon Cadenza XL is one.
The pros of 26" wheel feel better over rough roads compared to smaller wheeled folders.
Cons: not as compact when folded compared to smaller wheeled folders.
There are 24" wheeled folders out there as well, like the Airnimal Joey Commute with hub gears.

I'm sure if you do a Google search you will find others.

Chris

 

[vhfman]

Like Jerry, I did not realise you were after electric versions. Sorry not sure of any ready made ones.

Chris

 

[funkylyn]

Ah sorry Lynda I didn't realise you wanted a ready made one.

Retro fitting a rear hub gear should not be too hard assuming it was a front hub motor model.

Regards

Jerry

I am ashamed to admit Jerry that I dont even know how to fix a puncture although I fully intend learning very soon.....in fact if there were bike maintenance courses in south somerset i would be first in the queue......I like to learn as much as I can about anything I am interested in but the actual mechanics of bikes, and indeed cars, just seem to pass straight over my head........

Some of the technical posts on this forum have me nervously laughing out loud as it seems like the posters are from the planet Zarg for all that I understand of their 'language' ......

Lynda

 

[flecc]

Some of the technical posts on this forum have me nervously laughing out loud as it seems like the posters are from the planet Zarg for all that I understand of their 'language' ......

All mumbo-jumbo Lynda, every interest has it's special language to make participants feel superior to ordinary mortals.

Even such a simple thing as getting a ball into a hole in the ground (golf) has it's eagles, birdies, slices and pars, with even their golf bats called clubs.

 

[jerrysimon]

Damn I did it again flecc, long reply and hit reply to thread instead of post quick reply

Anyway Lynda you are right many of of us go way of into techy talk too quickly. I am building an EBike with my daughter at the moment to get her more mobile as she has M.E.

I had her take off the front wheel, remove tyre and tube and dismantle the spokes and front hub so we can then build up a new wheel with an electric motor in it. Its the only way to learn and hopefully she will pick up enough to be able to mend a puncture.

Regards

Jerry

 

[Oiseaux]

Some of the technical posts on this forum have me nervously laughing out loud as it seems like the posters are from the planet Zarg for all that I understand of their 'language' ......

Lynda

et moi aussi !!

 

[bjumoja]

You could try the Dahon Jack, Dahon Matrix or the Montague Paratrooper ( available in different colours ). I have a Paratroop bike and its pefect.

 

[flecc]

Damn I did it again flecc, long reply and hit reply to thread instead of post quick reply

Sympathies Jerry. I've found going into the advanced reply option now makes it less likely for that to happen, more space to work as long as you remember to work on the second quote showing if using a quote.

 

[PennyFarthing]

I am ashamed to admit Jerry that I dont even know how to fix a puncture although I fully intend learning very soon.....in fact if there were bike maintenance courses in south somerset i would be first in the queue......I like to learn as much as I can about anything I am interested in but the actual mechanics of bikes, and indeed cars, just seem to pass straight over my head........

Some of the technical posts on this forum have me nervously laughing out loud as it seems like the posters are from the planet Zarg for all that I understand of their 'language' ......
Lynda

Hey, don't put yourself down - I sometimes stare open eyed and mouthed in awe of your technical knowledge, so that puts me in the 'techno-no-hoper' category.