We all know, or at least we all should know, the “Keep It Simple Stupid,” AKA “KISS” principle. I’m a big proponent of “KISS,” which is one of the reasons I ride a folding bike. As previously posted, my folding bike doesn’t require any special shoes to ride (I often ride in flip flops), it can be ...
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How to Choose a Folding Bike
One would think that once a person has decided to purchase a folding bike that the next step, that of actually selecting a model, would be relatively easy. However, with such a large variety of makers, models, sizes, and shapes available, trying to decide which model is the most appropriate for ...
Review: Tartaruga Type Sport
The Tartaruga Type Sport (TTS), designed by Tartaruga Entertainment Works in Japan, and produced by Pacific Cycles in Taiwan is a high-quality all-round bike designed to comfortably go anywhere. And, even though the bike doesn’t necessarily stand out in any single performance category, it does take ...
The Benefits of a Folding Bike
In the last ten years I’ve owned a road bike, a mountain bike, a cyclocross bike, a carbon fiber triathlon rocket, and even a heavy-duty electric commuter bike (complete with a large wire mesh front basket and full-size rear rack!). I looked at each of these bikes as solutions to a particular set ...
135KM on a Folding Bike
You might think me wee bit loony for asking. But, what if I shared my “secret” for successful long rides with you? You might, like me, be tempted to push the distance and time envelope just a bit farther. And, you might even find, as I did, that, as long as you are having fun, it really doesn’t take ...