Strida!

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.

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...08-420x308.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.

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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

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

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.

Looks like great fun! Hope you enjoy it.

A single speed :D
Does it have brakes?

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

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

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

Congratulations!

Pictures as soon as you can, please!

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

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

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!!!

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/...2f7f9dd4a4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/...95e07c1b68.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/...1275f35f29.jpg Cool folding handlebars

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/...6aaeb0df2f.jpg The reflective strips and reflective tyres are quite good.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/...324f36b131.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/...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/...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:

I want one.....

Yay!

now go put your helmet on.

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.