Folding bikes

[DJ Bill]

Here, if I have done this right, are some pics of my Sears travel bike. Can't call it a folder as it unbolts in two pieces.

It is rideable but the Shift cable is disconnected. Needs some TLC on the chrome.

Can anyone ID who actually made it?

 

[deorman]

My parents had one of those. As I recall, it weighed just shy of a quarter ton. :lol:

 

[deorman]

There was originally a U-bracket to bolt the sections side by side for transport/storage. :|

 

[DJ Bill]

There was originally a U-bracket to bolt the sections side by side for transport/storage. :|

Anyone got a picture of one?

And yup, it is heavy. Add my 225 pounds to it and I had to pump the tires up pretty hard, which made it ride like a solid tired bike. It was pretty good exercise tho.

 

[kingfish254]

Great Tote Cycle. Those always remind me of Moultons.

 

[bholio]

Old Hon convertible in stainless. Not sure of the exact year, but it must be a very early one as it predates the name change from Hon to Dahon. The non stainless stuff is a bit rusty, but I took it on a 6 mile ride today and it was OK. Currently the folding mechanism is held closed with wire, but I have a frame latch on the way. Was ridable when I got it a few weeks ago, but needed some tightening up.

 

[kingfish254]

Nice old Dahon. You may have to get the spokes cut custom. That is what I had to do when I replaced spokes on my old one.

 

[KustomYordo]

These are very cool! Between these and Chips "PackRats" builds, I am thinking I need to build a folder!

Luke.

I have got one its a Raleigh Stowaway, which is getting apple green paint smoothed welds and alloy rims

 

[Funkme]

Original 70's susanna (made in Italy)
In bits at the moment resprayed it black + red.Not happy with that so thinkin of a knew color scheme... Ridden it a few times,but I feel like a clown on it.

 

[Fahrrad]

[Did you get this at Canton in Nov. of this year?]

 

[DJ Bill]

Nope, I've had it a few years and picked it up at some random antique shop I think.

 

[SwissGuy]

Just finished mine:

It's not exactly folding, but you can take it apart for easier transport.

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[dezzie]

Just sold my restored Raleigh Stowaway, doing two old Moultons now.

 

[Danny Bui]

Old Hon convertible in stainless. Not sure of the exact year, but it must be a very early one as it predates the name change from Hon to Dahon. The non stainless stuff is a bit rusty, but I took it on a 6 mile ride today and it was OK. Currently the folding mechanism is held closed with wire, but I have a frame latch on the way. Was ridable when I got it a few weeks ago, but needed some tightening up.

Old Hon convertible in stainless. Not sure of the exact year, but it must be a very early one as it predates the name change from Hon to Dahon. The non stainless stuff is a bit rusty, but I took it on a 6 mile ride today and it was OK. Currently the folding mechanism is held closed with wire, but I have a frame latch on the way. Was ridable when I got it a few weeks ago, but needed some tightening up.

interested if you ever consider selling it let me know.

 

[crazydave58]

Saw this 2008 Dahon curve d3 in near mint condition and had to have it...what a cool little bike!...rides amazingly smooth and solid...first folder for me,,,and see more in my future...

 

[handyandy1100]

Picked this Fuji Folder out of a guy's pile of junk for free.

Maybe I'll soak it in penetrating oil until spring and work on it for next years build off!

Update:
I entered this bike in the March Madness unofficial build off (March 2020) and got it running as a gift for my oldest son. Converted it to V-brakes, and changed out the wheels, seat, shifters and handlebars. Kept the ratty faded out original red paint and decals.

 

[crazydave58]

Put on some wider Easton bars that I picked up at a local used bike shop for $10..and another saddle...also put on some ergon grips..

 

[Klunkruiser]

They had one of these Biomega Puma folding bikes at a local pawn shop that I could have bought for ninety bucks

But I was afraid I'd break it.

 

[ratrodtrikes44]

My Raleigh Folder.....

 

[rickpaulos]

Anyone got a picture of one?

The carrying handle was not included with the Tote Cycle. it was an extra cost item. Since most bikes sold for cheap at Sears, buyers were too cheap to spend more.

Mine in action below. The stock wing bolts are a temptation to take it a part. Easy. Reassembly takes 3 people. There is no hinge. The 2 halves are top heavy so you need help to hold it in place, on person on each half, a 3rd person to put the bolts back in. I replaced the wing bolts with stainless hex head bolts to discourage that behavior. I changed to a standard Sturmey Archer trigger on the bars. The oem shift lever was mounted on the seat tube well below the seat to avoid having the cable span the unbolting action. I changed to a smaller sprocket and a larger cog as they are geared ridicuously high. Added the milk crate for cargo at a 45 degree angle for heel clearance. The bike has a ton of flex. Came in brown or gold, 1 speed or 3 speed varieties. My guess is they sold many thousands of them. Most wound up in closets and when unused. Plenty around in minty to poor shape. Best use is local grocery runner, keep it under 3 miles please.