You buy a used US$95 bike. You sleep under a tarp. You pack yr bike in the tarp to board a plane. You are hardcore. Much respect.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You are becoming hardcore too!!

@mattinfinity1623

Жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist hi andy, what would i do with my stuff like extra clothes for times its cold and any things that wouldnt be able to fit on the folding bike pr be carried on it? where do you put this extra stuff? storage? i want to go completely minimalist and have as little as possible but it seems the best way to do this is van or car life.

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

@@mattinfinity1623 I had a storage unit for a while, its really expensive tbh its easier just to give it up and buy it second hand later when you need it. Since most of my stuff is second hand anyway including clothes etc its no point to keeping a lot. When i worked a day job i also had an office where i stored stuff deep in cupboards that were unused (mostly food, cans of beans etc that i would heat for breakfast and lunch) You could also keep a bag of valuable things at a friends house. I’m always trying to cut down, only keeping the most useful tools that can’t be easily replaced

Like your humble and non-pretentious approach.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching:)

Dude, nice one. I've done bikepacking on a hybrid type roadbike/cross bike. Loved it. But had a terrible time trying to keep it from not getting stolen - begging and pleading at hostels to let me take the bike in the room with me. Last year I finally tried touring with a folding bike - 3 day trip through the Lorraine region of France, and - I loved it :-) Recently got a Brompton, and have been doing longer day tours with it - hope to take it on a longer adventure when things return to normal...

Brotha, I admire your courage. I love it. I am a former amateur cyclist and I appreciate to the heart cyclists enthusiast like your self. I am planning to buy a folding bike my self.

I like the concept, very inspiring!

Here's how to make a 16" FB fit into a large suitcase for travel: Lose the rear brake (no more cable between frame sections) Replace frame folding bolt with a machined pin w. hole for a cotter pin. That makes the 2 frame halves separate instantly. Replace stock folding pedals with snap-off ones (eBay, etc.) to save 6-8 cm. width. Next, build a Sturmey S-2 kickshift into the rear wheel. (no cable) Now the 2 separate frame halves can be laid flat and arranged to fit flat, unlike the usual one-piece folded wedge shape. Now the bike can be stowed or reassembled in about 7 minutes. No need to disassemble the wheels, and missing rear brake has never caused me any grief. I tow the empty suitcase bungeed to a folding luggage trolley with larger 6" wheels attached on a wider added axle. (folds down a bit large, but it's the most compact bike trailer alive.) Tows stable (big wheels) and clips onto the bike's rear rack with a carabiner setup. The SA kickshift helps tow the trailer uphill with the suitcase filled. Just a thought.....

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

This is cool! i usually take the bike apart into small parts and pack into a tarp. All the airlines i flew on accept it as normal baggage allowance kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqCWyLyzk7TehKg.html

@sidmarx7276

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist You've been lucky. Last time i flew to Amsterdam with KLM, rough handlers trashed my chainring. That was outbound. KLM's rep. refused to take responsibility or compensate. Returning, i was forced to pay 199 euros "excess baggage" because they knew it was a bicycle inside the tarp. But the measurements were within spec and under the 20 kg. weight limit, but i couldn't convince them of that. Upshot: from now on, down to 16" wheels and the above stealth solutions like a suitcase. Also it protects better against damage in handling. Also bikes are forbidden on Malaysian trains, but with no warning signs. Then if you get off in time and cash your ticket in, you only get half the price back. So be a fox, use the box, AND...never fly KLM.

@Indusxstan

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidmarx7276 Thank you. Your comment was an eye-opener! thank you.

Thanks for making this video insights on folding bike traveling/touring. Nice! The convenience of bicycle traveling and it's a fun bicycle too 🚴‍♂️

Thank you Andy! I am honestly thinking of getting a folding bike to ride to work (after this situation ends) and found this video. To be honest, now I feel motivated to try touring with it, looks like a good plan for sure. Cheers, stay safe.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing your experience with the folding bike. Hope to travel with my folding bike soon. Keep it up 👍

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Basikal Pertama thanks! I hope we can all travel without restrictions soon!!

You’re awesome and inspiring. I have traveled some of Germany and Paris without and find myself stuck to a certain radius of travel and experience by foot. I’m December me and my friend are heading to Japan. Your video is very encouraging and has confirmed my thoughts that biking is the way to see more and experience a world differently. Thanks

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback! I hope you can find more interesting information here to help plan your folding bike in Japan! There are some very old videos on my channel of my Japan tour by folding bike, for more look at hobocyclist dot com :) All the best!

New subscriber here in Philippines sir.. I really loved folding bikes its so very useful.. You can go anywhere you want to go with less hassle... Hope forward to do what you are doing. Love it.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Appreciate your comment :)

Very motivated by your vlog... Got myself (and me wife) a foldie...,👍🏽Looking forward for more of your vlog 👌🏾👍🏽

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Enjoy great adventures :)

Nice vlog sir, so much info, hopefully this pandemic will end soon wanna try this soon.

Thanks for giving me an alternative to buying a touring bike, happy to find that a folding bike will do the job just fine👍. Good luck on your adventures

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

You got it Jim! its all about time , folding bike might take longer but im in no hurry ;)

Good info for my folding bike touring setup

I have one folding bike, not for touring. I think its main limitation is the low speed. It's unable to go fast... even to go not slow haha. Your video is great. I only ride a folding around my village to take some breeze.

Enjoyed the video, I have an old Dahon that I absolutely love. Great job!👍👍

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Just seen this video...well done...I have liked and subscribed...wishing you good luck on your travels, tom

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Tom anart thanks a lot for watching!

Thank you for sharing your story, very inspiring :)

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching my channel, good luck for your adventures!

Inspiring video. God bless you...

I'll be touring around Flanders in the summer. Figured a folding bike would be the best option. Looking forward to it!

@fallout4enjoyer

3 жыл бұрын

Kleine wielen zijn trager 😉

I’m learning that you can modify your bike for what suits your personal riding needs. Thanks for the insight.. I’ve been searching for the perfect all around folding bike, and if you’re not spending your life savings on a birdy or brompton then you won’t have much luck. So thanks for sharing the knowledge!

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

You'll find something great, i don't have thousands to spend on a brompton, my car doesn't even cost that much!

Thank you for sharing this!!

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

great! you inspired me sir. just got my 2ndhand folding bike 70USD

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Great deal!

I like your functional and economic approach to folding bike touring and camping. Your open, honest, experience derived insight is valuable to newcomers and is appreciated. Subscribed.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!

You're a hero. Plucky and determined. See if you can visit Saigon where I now live! I have two folding bikes, one I brought here from Hong Kong. I'm 63 British - you never age if you are a folding cyclist but I don't think could do the miles you do any more! I don't know if I could camp either. But who knows. I may start doing it and rejuvenate. Best wishes! Nice thing about Saigon is that you are never more than a hundred yards away from a bike repairer or at least someone who will give it a go. The repairers are very resourceful, cheap if not free and very cheerful. It does make a change from Hong Kong!

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Great city! i have visited many years ago. My friend did some bike touring around Cambodia a few years back too id love to visit that part of the world again

Brompton should sponsor you as you are an excellent advocate for multi modal world travel using a folding bicycle! I really like your approach to sourcing the bikes, there are good, solid bicycles to be had at very good prices (I know because I got one). First time I saw that people actually live in intetnet cafés in Japan I was quite surprised.

Thanks for this. My girlfriend and I love your videos. Very inspiring.

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! All the best for your adventures!!

Nice! Wish you the best.

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Good luck on your journey

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian, the journey is a little way off but there will be more behind the scenes vids in the meantime

I did on my BF Tikit in 2018, northern Japan. No panniers bag or racks just normal backpack on front handle, camping tent bag on long seatpost front or facing back and two bags stacked onto body tube. centre bar body. Lighter and easy boarding on train, coach... fold and carry.

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

awesome! id really like to ride in Hokkaido, but think that Japan is closed to tourists right now still..

great vids, me too I spent some good times on my folder(s). stay safe.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Aandhy. you too

very motivating! hopefully i could ride with you man!

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

One day! All the best

Kia ora Andy. Cool video. Folders are awesome for cycle touring. My favorite is bike packing in South Korea-the Seoul to Busan route. Wonder if you’ve done the NZ Ngā Haerenga trails. The Twin Coast one is where I started. Looking forward to more.

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

I havent cycled all of NZ trails, a folding bike is simply not the best option for NZ trail riding. Korean people I met in Japan first showed me cycle touring set up on dahon bikes, and I have been told about good cycling in Korea. Its a must do for the future!

Wow, what a adventure

such a smart idea! I think I would rather buy a used folding in Japan because feel they would have way better options in value/price and you can ride it around there. Then when vacation is done just pack it up with you and bring it home :)

I think about touring Iceland with my folder. Only thing is not sure if I want to use my 20 inch or 26. I'd be doing about a third of the Ring road on paved roads. Folding bikes are the best. Cheers!

nice! respect!

My goodness. Genius to disassemble a folding bike into such a compact size. Very cool, man.... Cyclist from HKG.

@hobocyclist

8 ай бұрын

Cheers mate! 👍 if you like that, you’ll like my other videos too! 🚲🌲

@user-hg2vr2rv4n

8 ай бұрын

I do like your videos and will watch one by one. In Europe, wonder how you charge up your devices. Is it in the public library? I must say I love your hobo style of cycling. Way to go, Andy 😍

@hobocyclist

8 ай бұрын

@@user-hg2vr2rv4n I used an Anker powerbank, still use it every day. its lasted me years of hard use amzn.to/45bUDCo Thanks for watching the vids

nice video!

Hmm,this is actually interesting. In my opinion,while folding bikes are kinda twitchy in terms of handling,their minute wheels mean that anyone can rely on spinning to climb hills with a degree of ease,and to also maintain speed. Keep it running,chase your interests!

Seems a good idear to get one would make going shopping easy and going on trips

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are really handy for that!

Hi! I like mtb and all the trips i've done (3-5) days, was with a backpack and a little rack, no tent... This summer i want to ride "el camino del norte", it goes from France to Galicia crossing the north of Spain, arround 1000km. Since i would like to camp, cook i had to figure out how i could fit all i need to my mtb (no eyelets, no racks...). To reach 60lts i had to buy 2 panniers, do some diy to adapt a rack to my bike and pay arround 150 euros for "good quality" Material. Then I saw this video and something in me was like, "this is the damn solution roger". So here i am, 2 days later, with my 75€ steel folding bike, 6 gears, mudguards, a rear rack.... I'm happy like a child, and don't need to buy anything more since i have a good backpacks. Im super excited! Thank you for the idea and the buying tips, has been very useful!

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

That's going to be one hell of an adventure! Glad you enjoy the videos, all the best on your travels!!

TQ I am planning to use a folding bike for my travels too.Already got a bike.

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! All the best for your advenure. Thanks for watching!!

Subscribed 👍

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Have you tried panniers? They can hold a lot of stuff and keep the weight down low so the handling is hardly affected. That bag on the front looks unsafe. Get a front rack and panniers. Much easier. I have a 1974 Dawes Kingpin, two 80s Velo Schauffs, 24 inch with 5 speed derailleurs, a Hercules compact, 1986, and a BSA folder 1984. Never been refused access on a bus or a train in 30 years. Keep it up lad!

At 1:52 I heard "not that many psychopaths along the way", not "cycle paths" 😄 Cool vid

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

i'm sure there are plenty of psychopaths in japan but i didn't encounter any

5 - 9 years ago i was a racist prick towards folding bike. I love MTB's it so happened my colleague was assembling a bike and he needs to get to a specific amount to avail a 3yr payment scheme. so he told me to get a foldie. The rest was history sold all my MTBs now i only have my foldies :)

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching Jackie, I love your movies!

Thanks for your videos, / great info and a pleasure to watch, just got a folding bike like yours & looking to do this over the summer, can you tell me where you found your front rack? I’ve been looking for one but can’t seem to find one that’ll fit like yours. Thanks.

@hobocyclist

Ай бұрын

It came with that bike. Check out my vids about folding bike modification and front rack for more info on how to modify one, www.hobocyclist.com/viewer-purchases to see what people are buying, best of luck!

I really enjoyed this video :) I'd love to hear about your experiences of buying a cheap second hand bike from Czech Republic. £80 is a great price and I'd love to take a punt on a folding bike if the price is that low.

@cameronvadnais4388

4 жыл бұрын

I wish he would've posted a link.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

@@cameronvadnais4388 website was called "bikestotown" it no longer exists

Thanks for sharing your adventure. But what do you do when there's something wrong for example tire puncture? Do you bring a pump too?

Really cool man! Thanks. I started thinking about a folding back after my last bicycle tour. I started to find it quite a hassle and expensive to take my regular touring bike with me on planes, and on public transport in large parts of the world. I also like skipping parts (by train or bus) of countries that only offer boring / dangerous roads, and combining it with hiking. A folding bike seems to better suit those needs. Question: say you'd wanna hike a week or so, do you know whether it'd be possible to ship your folding bicycle in a box to your hiking destination? I guess you'd have to find a hotel or something willing to receive your bike and keep it there until you arrive?

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Tim van Pelt I would leave it somewhere and travel to my destination and work my way back, I have left my bike at a backpackers for a week or so in their luggage storage.

@timothyvanpelt_cyclist

4 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist Yeah unless you wanna hike a long stretch and continue from the place you reach. One more question about the sizes of various folding bikes and taking them on planes: it seems to me only the Brompton bikes will fold down small enough to be allowed as regular luggage (all dimensions adding up to less than 158 cm). Do you think other folding bikes which usually add up to 180cm+ (such as Dahons: www.amazon.co.uk/Dahon-D7-Obsidian-Fenders-Folding/dp/B072WC5YNS) can come down to the limit of 158 cm size if you remove the wheels and derailleur?

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Tim van Pelt I have done this several times on intl' flights with my bike 20" wheels- here is the vid :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWZ-mqaRdNPLc84.html

@timothyvanpelt_cyclist

4 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist Thanks. I may go for a second hand Dahon Helios 20" this weekend.

For me a folding bike that you can take with you into a store or hotel is the best anti-theft lock you'll ever buy!

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

sure is useful for that!

Great video...Rode across the canadian rockies on a regular cycle but going to move on to a folder...1)What brand is your folder ? 2) What brand did your girl friend get from the CRep ? How is the quality of both machiens ....Thanks ...Best wishes..🚴...George

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Brand is “beem” (red bike) green bike is “topoint”- never heard of either brand, they are cheap second hand bikes!

Very inspirational video. This guy needs a brompton.

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!! if it folds ill ride it. thanks for watching!

Hello friend! It's so nice to hear your experiences. I am planning to buy a folding bicycle for touring. Can you please advice me which one to chose between 14" & 20" tyres. My height is 5'3". Thanks

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

best of luck on your adventures, ride a bike you like that suits your needs. this may help kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHx_1tSAcpi7lc4.html

All the Kiwis I know are nuts in the best possible way. Must be something in the water there.

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

could be something to do with living on an island at the end of the earth...

Great story, I'd like to try it one day! I like this front rack, but in of your videos you told that this rack is specifically Japanese thing. Did you mange to find any alternative in Europe? We are thinking about buying folding bikes to bring them along on the road trips and it looks like a great addition.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

yeah i really like the front luggage rack too, here is a video showing one i got from amazon and modified. it required some tools and drilling a few holes but it works ok. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqauqZKCpKTfmLw.html

@lenneavy

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist Thank you! It looks like it's mostly drilling, I think I will give it a try once I'll get a bike.

good video! can you make a video to show us the steps to pack down the folding bike into a air-travel friendly luggage?

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Rr Lizard i will make another soon, here is one from previous trip, kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWZ-mqaRdNPLc84.html

@keithdainton6043

4 жыл бұрын

You can by a bag for folding bikes will make things even easier.

@sidmarx7276

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my reply to this video.

Alright, this is an odd one. There's something to be said about someone who uses a bike as a medium of transport to get about and tell a story rather than owing it as some kind of expensive designer item. I must admit, I'm hugely jealous of the zeal and tenacity it takes to act on intercontinental travel on what is a very simple and what appears to be "low end" cycle. I've had many bikes and do a lot of commuting and have no negative thoughts towards anyone on a bicycle (mostly), but this is so admirable and I'm pretty confident in saying that the majority of cyclists wish they could have the attitude you have towards bikes. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that very often, especially when you get past the absolute lowest end of the scale, it becomes tremendously easy to get lost in the millions of details; groupsets, weight, aero, materials, brands, functions etc - to what is almost exclusively a bit of inert material with wheels to move you about. I appreciate the niche space you fit in the cycling community ❤

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Theres plenty more videos here on my channel, I've been doing this about 8 years now and still enjoy the adventures on these kind of bikes. The most fun is finding something so useful that is being thrown away or sold for next to nothing and creating value 100x what I pay for it. Bike adventures should be accessible to all & I'm glad to have put it on video (even though the quality of my camera in the beginning is on the low end). As the famous 7x Tour de France champion said -Its not about the bike ;)

hi there.. whats your typical average speed on the flat and typically how many kms would you ride a day when touring.. i have done some bike packing over the past few years.. typically 1000 to 2000km trips.. on my mtb bike with slick tyres and on these trips my rule is to cycle the entire route planned .. but have been considering doing much longer trips with a mix of cycle/public transport.. i see the benefit in arriving in a bus/train station and then heading out strait away without taxis etc and great for exploring a 30-50km radius and/or connecting thru cycling cities which may be 100kms apart etc and then public transporting again when the distances become much further between key sites etc.. cheers

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Good plan! generally i'd travel 50km a day, unsure of avg speed as i've never been in a hurry.. the longest ride i did in 1 day was in Japan, 90km. my previous tours have been over 2-3 months but i'd like to do 6 months

Must Have

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

Where did you purchase the bikes from in europe have you got a link?

Very inspiring’!! Is the wheel size is 16” or 20”? Thanks

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

20" wheels on these ones

I see this is an older video. Can you tell me if you've explored adding an e-Bike addon motor to try some eBikepacking?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

i haven't tried ebike, because i like to camp in the forest it might be difficult to charge!

Hi, what brand is your red bike ? Cheers

very good information. i am also looking for a folding bike to tour overseas. shall i know the model of your bike?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

model is "Beem" , I got it second hand from Tokyo

What kind of tape was used to wrap the bike and tarp? Was it sticky tape, or stretch plastic film? I guess either could be used, but the sticky tape would destroy the tarp..

is it easy too ride than a mountain bike, i don't like to go fast

Can you address some negatives that people mention about folding bikes? (Low speed, more resistance when pedaling, no suspension). I am thinking about touring on a folding bike but I cannot get much real world advice on the riding aspects. The portability advantage is obvious (thanks for the additional details on Japan for example) but there is little information out there on the actual experience riding one long distance.

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

Good comment. Yes there is downside, in fact I would recommend folding bikes ONLY if you need to fold it often (for transporting on train, car, plane etc. otherwise yes, it’s slow, yes it rides not as smooth with small wheels and no suspension. However it suits me for touring as I like slow riding, taking trains, bus, planes etc and folding the bike for storage in hotel or etc. look at my latest videos on my channel you will find much real world touring information and tips & tricks from the road! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jH2ksdigfciXiMY.html

Great job dude....I am from India....this will be a great option for touring India , except the mountains and hilly areas, I guess...but a great affordable option for a travel freak...Is it possible to ride in hilly areas...Did you try..?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i have travelled over some big hills in Japan, it's hard work, especially with packs and camping gear on the bike, but it is possible! i would really like to visit India one day!

@kinsongeorge8573

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist You are most welcome.

I currently own two Bromptons, and just ordered another one direct from Brompton with rack and 6 gear. I think I have a bloody addiction on foldies. I may have to go to Folding Bike Anonymous to sort myself out.

@shapzadeh1379

3 жыл бұрын

i really like your comment, very funny. thank you for making me laugh.

@theunholysoul

3 жыл бұрын

@@shapzadeh1379 You are welcome and keep cycling.

@lokeshphotography9037

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky Man

interesting, now I know my next bike is going to be a folding bike ;)

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

What kind of bike do you ride? What kind of bike was the Czech bike?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

“Beem” and “topoint” never heard of either brand- cheap second hand- I will ride anything

Sir may I ask why you did not use Brompton bike for travel what is the difference with your bike camoare to brompton?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

because i cant afford to ride brompton. these bikes were second hand, inexpensive

Just 1 issue with folding bikes....To pedal efficiently i need a long seatpost, also causing frame stress and attachment problems. Your vid's all show a shorter seatpost adjustment. So how much of a sacrifice is riding with bent knees--can U get used to it?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

i'm the same. pick a bike with large diameter seat post otherwise much stress will be put on frame if post too high or knees if too short. with a too short seat post after a very long time riding it will be hard on knees - short rides are ok. It's a matter of trying different bikes, hopefully you can find one that is suitable

I take my folding ebike on trains in UK- no sweat!!

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Good transportation systems in UK, perfect place to have a folding bike!

Can you do a disadvantages of folding bike video ❔

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! i have this one, kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaRrlrhrc6rReM4.html but specific disadvantages do exist compared to full size bikes, these issues need addressing!

Thank you for sharing this!! Have you got any tip on how to prolong the life of your rims? I use a folding bike for deliveries and use the front brake most of the time and I wear through a front rim in about 5-6 months. So just wondered if you've encountered the same problem? It might just be the rainy weather in uk making the grit and dirt cling to the break pads and sand down the soft aluminium on the rims

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

wow! i havent ever worn out rims, but they do get damaged/bent or spokes broken so i do replace them after a while. usually i use second hand parts from 20" bikes that i find at the junkyard or online. check my video here for how i source the parts i use kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5WtyLesm9Otf5c.html

Folding bikes 😍

@hobocyclist

Жыл бұрын

👍

I'm going on my first bike tour soon and deciding if i should but rear view mirrors on for safety. Anyone have any opinions about that to share?

how about climbing bridges and slopes? dont you need lower gears? 7 speed may be great for flat land but....

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

yeah i agree, if you are planning a tour with very steep hill climbs take a specially equiped bicycle.. though i have toured in Japan and Germany- some big hills on a small folding bike it is possible!

@Paretozen

3 жыл бұрын

in my experience with folding bike, you have much more "power"/torque because of the small wheels. I vividly remember this occation, it was a bridge, cycling with a friend on a normal bike. And I had no probs at all (even tho I'm a ton heavier) with my folding bike. And he was struggling. Couldn't understand why, then .. ofcourse the small wheels on the bike!

What size tires are they? 16 inch or 20 inch diameter?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

20 inch this one :)

since you have experience can you please advise me for how long you can comfortably ride 20 inch bike non stop? with a family member I am planning to fly abroad for backpacking camping in the wild which could take more than few weeks, as I am planning to go farer into the wild I wonder if 20 inch foldable bike would be comfortable enough to ride lets say 2-4 hours non stop? I am a little scared to get a bigger bike into a plane as it could be too big depending on airlines and also there is a bigger chance to break bigger bikes during flights. THANKS IN ADVANCE

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

hey no problem! but i'm a keen rider, some folks that don't ride bikes complain after a few hours riding. do some riding in your home town to get a feel for it first however i'd say 10-20km or so a day should be easy. my avg on tour is 50km/day. max i have done is 90km-that is very hard going

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

make sure you both have similar bike types. if you have one large wheel bike and one 20" it won't be a good match for long riding

@TheShift_OfEnergy

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist thanks! we are quite fit and already are riders just of 26 inch mountain bikes, definitely we both will cruise on same size bikes, thanks a lot for your advise! :) enjoy your adventures! ^^

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

there are more vids on my channel, advice for buying second hand folding bikes, modifications, touring and packing folding bike for air travel. best of luck

Good video, I have travelled with my Brompton for the reasons you give, my only problem was when I was asked by Asia Airlines what was in my bag which was obviously a bike they insisted on charging me for sporting goods even though it was within checked luggage dimensions, I will not be using Asia Airlines again.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, but they are probably out of business now anyway!

Hello Sir, i am 180cm tall and weigh 90kg…..Is this kid of folding bike suitable for a big size man like me for a long ride? Thank U Sir

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

this kind of bike is best for short rides around town, or if you are going to take longer rides where you will take the bike on trains, planes or use other transport because it folds up its handy. If you want to ride longer trips and dont need to fold and transport the bike then buy a larger frame normal kind of bike, it will be better for long trips

In my country malaysia..people buy a folding bike worth 3k to 10k just to cycle with friend around town...

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

I like Malaysia, I have travelled there 4 times but not with my bike!

@TheDestroyer-id7kr

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist the food so delicious ..

i want a folding bike. but does the locks or frame become loose overtime?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

it's been fine for me, over 2500km and no issues. i choose a steel frame so it can be welded if any parts break

@waatao9856

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist dam thats alot of riding. Im thinking about getting a trinx white one man but i want 24 inch wheels

Buy a 20" folding bike amzn.to/3sfHKnV

What's the brand of the bike?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

"beem" second hand in tokyo years ago

Forgot to ask. R U interested in the trailer details? Also i have 2 special FB hacks U might could do a video on.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Any tips and hacks are really good! i don't use a trailer i prefer to take less gear

@sidmarx7276

3 жыл бұрын

@@hobocyclist OK, scratch trailer. The following is for cheap carbon steel frames. Steering lock: drill a 4-5 mm. hole in front of headset tube and drill further into the handlebar stem thru that one hole. (be sure to have someone hold the handlebars in straight ahead posish while drilling) Then stick any small bolt or hex key into both holes, locking the steering. Don't drill all the way thru, wh. wd. weaken the structure and make 4 holes total.. Uses: U can lose the kickstand as the bike will lean anywhere without flopping around or rolling away. When partial folding (pushing the bike by the seat ) only the frame and h'bar stem are folded, w. the seat still up to roll the bike forward. The steering lock keeps the front wheel parallel to the rear one, so the bike rolls without opening at the frame and spazzing out, zigzagging, etc. Third, as a work stand : With the steering locked U can flip the bike to fix a flat and it'll stay put if wobbled. Sinking seatpost: After adjusting seatpost to desired height, drill one similar hole thru the frame seat stay and on into the post itself, somewhere below the seatpost clamp. No more seatpost shim needed, just stick something thru both holes and tighten away any wiggle with the clamp. Tape around the seatpost if finding the hole is a problem. "Keys" for steering & seatpost locks: Take apart a folding hex key set. For the steering, clip a carabiner into the 5 mm. key. For the seatpost, use the philips head key with carabiner. (the tapering end makes it easier to find the inner hole.) When unlocking either key is clipped somewhere like the luggage rack to not get lost. BTW, i'd make my own video on this if i knew how.....

your wheels are 20inch? or 16inches

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

20" on these bikes

In Japan you can really camp in a park no problem?

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah no worries at all, I set up late then get up early!

Climb hill on folding bike is that very hard? Because i planning to buy a folding bike for touring

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Xinkie Voo hi yes, it depends how steep the hills are. In Japan and Germany I climbed steep hills some above 15% gradient this required pushing the bike. Also it depends how much luggage you will carry, and how fit you are!

@xinkievoo3045

4 жыл бұрын

wow u are amazing, but downhill with a V-brake is that safe?

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Xinkie Voo the back brake is a drum type, front brake is old canter lever style. It might be safer to stay home but this is more fun!

What about a 26" folder tho

@BenBilesBB-box

3 жыл бұрын

I think smaller wheels are better for hill climbs and pack away smaller ? I have loaded my brompton with more weight than I could have put on a larger bike , there's more room between handle bar and front wheel and rear rack ! brompton is also steel frame. The bikes in this video are probably even stronger than a brompton and parts are easier to find maybe when you travel to far corners of the earth. you can find 20" wheels everywhere. 16" brompton is less common.

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like another good option!

I like the idea but going anywhere there is hills or rough ground would be a problem and the max of six or seven gears

@hobocyclist

11 ай бұрын

when it gets tough I just get on a train

@philiprayner

11 ай бұрын

@@hobocyclist great for Europe and some other countries but not so much for Canada lol

@hobocyclist

11 ай бұрын

@@philiprayner Canada would be a cool place to cycle id be afraid of bears coming to my campsite though

@philiprayner

11 ай бұрын

@@hobocyclist bears are only in Northern parts and bears would rather avoid you unless you do not take the normal precautions

@hobocyclist

11 ай бұрын

@@philiprayner I would love to visit & ride there, it looks like a great place!

algorithm !!!!

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it likes it

Is cost $94?!?

@hobocyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, second hand from Craigslist

Hi from another kiwi (I think you sound like a NZer). I'm living in Japan and I have a Tern Eclipse S18 bike that I use to get around on the trains etc here. I'm planning on riding around the world (as much as I can anyway) in a couple of years when I turn 63 and I'd really like to take my folding bike. Its either that or my Surly LHT which is a great bike but doesn't fold. I've asked Mira Slegl (kzread.info/dash/bejne/iW13spWkYcWTe9Y.html) who took one around a lot of the world how it was but he said that a folding bike isn't very good on rough roads. Can I ask you how was your experience with a folding bike. Did you have any mechanical problems with the fold mechanism? I'd really prefer to take a foldie if I can.

@hobocyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! The folding bike i use is shown in more detail in some of my other videos kzread.info/dron/j2e4WJGenNP6botVgAo0VA.htmlvideos?view=0&sort=p&shelf_id=2&view_as=subscriber ..I use itbecause of ease of transport, flexibility and compact size. There is a real trade off between these aspects and the real difference in speed, ability to carry more gear and ride comfort you would get on a large frame touring bike. Having said that I have ridden on bridal paths and country walking paths in uk and france, its just slow going! for the most part I dont hurry, if i need to be somewhere fast i fold up and hop a train, plane or bus!

You never get to your destination with them way to small wheels lmao

@hobocyclist

2 жыл бұрын

legend has it hes still riding