Answers questions about folding bikes
Now that our daughter is married and loves to ride her bike I started to wonder how she could share the experience with her kids in the future. So, I started looking at ways she could bring her future kids with her when she goes out for a bike ride. I did not realize there…
Even the world’s greatest tires lose air over time, so a big concern of mine was, “What Type of Pump do You Need for a Road Bike?” This is actually a two part answer. You need a good floor pump for home use and an effective portable bike pump to take with you on the…
Having had experience with bikes in the past it is good to know the availability of tires and inner tubes before you need them. So, how to choose bike tires for folding bikes becomes an important question. First and foremost, check the tire size on your existing bike. Next, determine where you will be riding…
I have got the great Brompton folding bike for driving here and there and it packs up nice and small. However, I’ve got this big, clunking helmet that I am carrying with me into this small cafe. Are there any alternatives? Yes, there is a folding bike helmet! So, I’ve got to ask “What is…
There are plenty of times that I have ridden from our apartment to the downtown area and it is all downhill. The problem is that after walking downtown for several hours I am too tired to ride my bike all the way back up the hill. So the question I have is, “How to take…
The best way for me to tour the Rhine River would be to ride the train part way and ride my folding bike part way. So the question I have is, “Can You Bring a Folding Bike on a Train?” I have done some research and here is what I have found out about taking…
Now that I’ve got a Brompton folding bike, I have to ask, “How does one bring a folding bicycle onto an airplane?” You can bring it on as a carry-on or put it into folding bike luggage and check the bag, or check it as a bike with minimal wrapping. It all depends on the…
What Modifications are Available for a Brompton Folding Bike? I recently purchased a Brompton folding bike. I was able to pick the model with the modifications that suited my height and style of riding. Now, after riding it a few weeks I wonder what other Brompton modifications are available for my Brompton folding bike? Can…
I have wanted to tour the Rhine River with my city bike, but it is way too cumbersome to get to and from the river. A folding bike would be best for the task. I have done some research to find out what is the best folding bike for touring along the Rhine River.What is…
Imagine riding around town and you decide to stop at a restaurant that will not let you bring in your folded bike. You are left with two options, either leave or lock up the bike. How do you lock up the folding bike while you are having lunch? I have done some research and have…