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Dahon Folding Bikes are Super Hip

May 24, 2010

When Steve from Dahon visited us on the new Dahon IOS XL folding bike, we could tell that Dahon was in tune with what people wanted in a commuter bike. Though it’s not available until late June, this unique Dahon folding bike rides on 24″ wheels. It’s almost the size of a full-size bike with the [...]

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Folds Up! Folding Bike Ride and Festival

May 22, 2010

Today is the Folds Up Folding bike ride and festival! You gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em. The Folds Up! folding bike ride is an annual part of the Times Up! Bike Month celebration. It’s scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22nd. Meet other folding bike enthusiasts at 23rd street [...]

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Brompton Folding Bike at the T.A. Stop

May 21, 2010

Remember what I said a few days ago about commuting to work on a folding bike? Well as Bike To Work Day kicked off this morning, I saw many more folding bikes on the road than I expected. On the Williamsburg bridge, our friends at Transportation Alternatives even had a Brompton folding bike parked behind [...]

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Bike to Work on a Folding Bike

May 19, 2010

We’re about halfway through Bike Month here in New York City, and I’ve been seeing a lot more commuters out on the streets (with the exception of the days of torrential downpours). Since this week is Bike To Work Week, I’ve been observing an increase in my normal flow of bicycle commuter traffic, including many [...]

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Al Roker Wins Commuter Challenge on a Brompton

May 14, 2010

Yet again, the bicycle beats both the subway and the car in NBC’s annual commuter challenge. Al Roker rode his Brompton folding bike, which he purchased from NYCeWheels, and easily won the race. Our friends at Transportation Alternatives helped to film the race, and there are some funny moments where Matt Lauer asks what they’re [...]

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Brompton Workshop Recap

May 12, 2010

We held our first ever Brompton folding bike workshop on Tuesday night, and it turned out to be a big success! A handful of Brompton riders (and even some prospective Brompton riders) showed up to partake in our demonstration, indulge in some refreshments, and talk about their unique Brompton experiences. The only thing that seemed [...]

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Brompton Folding Bike Workshop

May 11, 2010

Tonight is the night – The first ever Brompton folding bike roadside repair workshop! Come join us at 8 pm for a hands-on information session involving the Brompton folding bike. You don’t need to bring any tools, just you and your bike. We’ll provide the wrenches and refreshments. This is a beginner’s workshop, so we’re [...]

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Brompton: A Folding Bike With Class

May 7, 2010

How many folding bikes have enough clout to be wheeled into a board room meeting? How about the style to hang on the wall in a fancy high-rise apartment? It’s no big surprise that most Brompton folding bike riders are wearing suits and ties rather than Lycra and clip-in shoes. They’re urban commuters, not racers. [...]

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Strida Duo: Twice the Triangular Fun

May 6, 2010

Everyone’s favorite triangular folding bike has a new model for 2010: The Strida Sport Duo. With two speeds, this bike has all the things you love about the original Strida 5.0 folding bike, with the addition of a second gear. The alloy folding pedals are quite a nice touch as well. The first day we [...]

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The Fast and the Foldable

May 1, 2010

The words “fast” and “folding bike” are not often uttered in the same sentence. The small-wheeled bikes are usually more utilitarian, used for commuting and easy storage. It wasn’t until I set my sights on the Dahon Mu Ex that my perception changed. It arrived in a box that weighed in at about 20 lbs. [...]

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