Strida!

[ClockworkOrange]

I did a mad thing today, although have spent months checking the bike out, today I bought a STRIDA. Well, actually it is a birthday pressie for me from my partner.

The blame is going on Lemongrass, runningteach and NbyNW. :D On another thread of mine, they encouraged me to stick with things and also perhaps focus on something else.

I have a Mini Convertible, which means I cannot put a bike rack on it, so, the only bike I can get in the boot is a Strida which only weighs 9.6 kilos.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/321849070_o.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/321849070_o.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/291090864_o.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/LY4756805B39408-420x308.jpg Poole Quayside.

Now the bike has no gears but I just want to amble along, so I can keep it in the car and before I go off to work for lunch time, I can ride along the sea front.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/clearbeach.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/cleartoBoscombe.jpg

Now, I have not seen one apart from on the internet and no, have obviously never ridden one. I know it will take a time getting use to as the handlebars are only 20" in length but away from everybody, I can practice it non-stop.

I am hoping to collect it from London on Saturday.

Isn't lovely sometimes feeling like a 6 year old again........so long as I forget to stick the zero on the end. ;)

Clock

[TsPoet]

Can't wait for some pics and ride report(s)!
congrats!
:D

[shootingstar]

Interesting..saw a few Stridas in my search for a folding bike.

Folding bike will be most definitely a bike for touring and train/transit travel combo trips, to save cost of whole bike shipping.

We've already bike toured several times on regular bikes over the years.

[OakLeaf]

Looks like great fun! Hope you enjoy it.

[Zen]

A single speed :D
Does it have brakes?

[Biciclista]

i saw these at a show in Vancouver, BC. pretty cool. once you learn how to put it together and take it apart, it's easy. congrats on your new bike!
ps i can see a brake lever in the photo

[roadie gal]

That is one of the strangest looking beasties ever. Let us know how it rides!

[KnottedYet]

I have seen a few around, they are the sexiest bikes EVAH!!!! :D

Congratulations!

Pictures as soon as you can, please!

[DebW]

Belt drive. Disk brakes. Hubs attached to frame on one side only. Very interesting machine.

[NbyNW]

Happy to share in the blame! Can't wait to read about your adventures on the Strida!

[Tri Girl]

Wow- congrats! Those are so strange looking, and yet I would secretly like one. ;) Let us know how you like it. I can't wait to see pics of you and your new ride!!!

[ClockworkOrange]

Phew, sigh of relief, all is good and I don't need stabilisers!

So, after a round trip of almost 7 hours, thanks to my partner doing all the driving, we finally got home with my
"Jubbly"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4450787430_2f7f9dd4a4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4450787444_95e07c1b68.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4450787432_1275f35f29.jpg Cool folding handlebars

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4450787440_6aaeb0df2f.jpg The reflective strips and reflective tyres are quite good.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4450787436_324f36b131.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4450787446_02b7019234.jpg Just about to fold it


Panic, the seat did not seem to go down enough. I started "spitting my dummy out" as I was starting to worry.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4450021181_c552240b7a.jpg First thing this morning, riding Jubbly, all was good, of course it will take a while to feel really confident but for what I want to use it for it will be great.

Thanks for the comments, it is always lovely to think anybody is even remotely interested.

Clock

NB During the 1950's there was an orange ice lolly in a triangular shaped package called a "Jubbly". When the advert use to come on TV, it was to the words of "Lovely Jubbly". Fond memories, so, my bike is called Jubbly, lovely Jubbly. :rolleyes:

[snapdragen]

I want one.....

[OakLeaf]

Yay!

now go put your helmet on.

[Tri Girl]

you look so great riding on your Jubbly!!! :D:D
Love the reflective tires and accents, and I think it's too cute that it has fenders. :p

I'm so glad you like it!! Give us more updates as you ride it more and more.

[rain]

that's really cool!

[Zen]

I want one too!
Is there a way to carry packages? A basket or a hook to carry a bag?

[ClockworkOrange]

I want one too!
Is there a way to carry packages? A basket or a hook to carry a bag?

Yes, you could hang something under the saddle providing it was not too heavy I suppose.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/RearviewofJubbly.jpg

Luggage rack: holds 30 lbs (14kg).......Although I do not think I would want to put anything quite that heavy on the rack.

If I use the bike to go to the shops, I would take a back pack anyway..........and wheel my bike into the shop with me. :p

I played out on it this afternoon, Jubbly is my bestest toy in about 50 years............:D

Clock

[NbyNW]

What a lovely addition to your stable! And it's good to see a smile on your face.

Looks like a comfortable ride, too! Do let us know what adventures you and Jubbly get up to.

[Zen]

I didn't even notice the rack, I was busy looking around your house:p
It's very tidy.

You know you're going to get a lot of stares and questions but I know you'll have as much fun with that as with the bike!

[kmehrzad]

[QUOTE=Zen;498696]I didn't even notice the rack, I was busy looking around your house:p
It's very tidy.

I laughed so hard at this comment.


[QUOTE=ClockworkOrange;498670]
I played out on it this afternoon, Jubbly is my bestest toy in about 50 years............:DQUOTE]

We all love our toys at any age. Have fun with yours, it's a beauty.

[Lemongrass]

This is such cool news for so many reasons!

1) It's such a great looking bike.

2) It's so good seeing you out and about riding it.

3) And I can take some of the blame - or should that be credit? - for you getting it.

Isn't it great when our partners encourage us in our efforts to be fit and active.

I am so excited to see you on Jubbly - you are such an inspiration! Well done, Clock!

[ClockworkOrange]

This is such cool news for so many reasons!

1) It's such a great looking bike.

2) It's so good seeing you out and about riding it.

3) And I can take some of the blame - or should that be credit? - for you getting it.

Isn't it great when our partners encourage us in our efforts to be fit and active.

I am so excited to see you on Jubbly - you are such an inspiration! Well done, Clock!

Most definitely 3). Credit that is. :rolleyes:

The last few days everything has slowly eased up, especially the SOB. I actually did a couple of miles on Jubbly.

Then the icing on the cake today, was that my team hit the first £1000 or $1515, so only another £7000 or $10608 to go. You can check it all out on my link below.

Clock