Folding bikes

bloomoon · Veteran Member

Folding bikes

Keith19837 · Senior Member

G'day Bloomoon. I used to have a non motorised fold bike with the folding mechanism in a similar spot and of a similar type construction to yours. I had it attached to a bike rack in the unfolded position. After a few hours on the road, the locking clamp slowly vibrated itself open and the bike was sort of 'flapping' in the breeze if you catch my drift. This caused stress on the mechanism and put it slightly out of shape. I suggest you either have a system that will hold your bike on both sides of the 'hinge'; or a system that will clamp the bike in the closed position holding both halves of the frame. Maybe a slotted section that the wheels drop into as a closed bike, sort of like an open box and someone clever might be able to fit it with a sprung device that allows it to raise/lower to ground level to save a bit of lifting. (I just love spending other people's money).
For what it's worth.

Cloak · Guru

I like the baskets, for shopping. Being motorised even more interesting.

I'll show the great white administrator - see what she thinks.

Thanks for sharing.

Cloak · Guru

She said.... get me one...

Golddetectornomad · Senior Member

....so Cloak went and got himself a Chinese wife..........?....Lol.....We have two folding bikes which I keep in zipper bags folded as the dirt dust and grime you will pick up in your gears etc just is not worth it if you wish to ride when you arrive at a location without having to oil and clean..just my thoughts......folding bikes are fantastic and fun....I'm 110Kg and a bit like a pimple on a pumpkin..but no one ever knows who I am..part of the fun of travelling....Hoo Roo

-- Edited by Golddetectornomad on Sunday 3rd of November 2013 01:03:46 AM

bloomoon · Veteran Member

Not real keen on bike carriers Kieth. We had 2 mountain bikes and rack nearly shook them to death. Thanks for your input ...

Peter

-- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 3rd of November 2013 02:29:09 PM

Gerty Dancer · Guru

I saw a motorhome with a narrow platform across the back, on which the bloke carried a motor scooter, he folded a ramp down to load/unload it. Might be useful to carry your bikes Bloomoon?

Duh · Guru

You could try this mob bloomoon, the dealers/fitters are in every state;

http://hitchmate.com.au/index.php

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