Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:11 am
I have a very exciting folding bike on the way, and will send pm.
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Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:08 pm
Please share the folding bike concept with all of us... Thank you!
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:08 pm
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Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:23 pm
The folding bike is definitely something that I would be interested in. I'm selling my Moulton because, although it rides as good as a road bike, it is not incredibly convenient to travel with.
I was going to buy a Bike Friday, but I'd love to see what you come up with! Preferably in Ti and as light as possible, 20" wheels, please.
I was going to buy a Bike Friday, but I'd love to see what you come up with! Preferably in Ti and as light as possible, 20" wheels, please.
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 3:46 am
At the back of my mind, there is a vague notion that bikes are creatures with "life", hence S&S couplers that would "break off" a frame bothers me. And I can't get used to folding bikes with 20" wheels yet. So here is a picture of the prototype. Happy to hear your thoughts. ...
The idea is to make it look like a regular road bike.
The idea is to make it look like a regular road bike.
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 4:20 am
Well it certainly looks like a regular road bike. I can't see how it folds.
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 4:46 am
Well, that's the idea. 
BobSantini wrote:Well it certainly looks like a regular road bike. I can't see how it folds.
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:18 am
elviento wrote:S&S couplers that would "break off" a frame bothers me.
Really
You'll trust a tiny Hirth joint in a Campagnolo crankset but not a much larger version on your frame?
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 8:15 am
No this is purely a personal eccentricity, for lack of a better word, so not meant to be any criticism of the design. Mentally I just want to have a solid front triangle.
Plus, Campy has this...
Just kidding~
Plus, Campy has this...
Just kidding~
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 10:20 am
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Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:56 pm
OK, weenies... It's been a while and here is an update:
Believe it or not, my little bike business has been moving along well. We have sold a few hundred frames and wheels to 3 continents and 7-8 countries so far, and having a blast while making a lot of friends.
Getting a full monocoque frame built to my absolute whim was merely a perk.
Our folding bike won an award at this years Shanghai Bike Show. It allows a little bit of suspension and uses a super solid BB386. Here is a video of how it works.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTcwMDA4NzA4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also trying to build a TT bike and other stuff (ti fixie, ti CX).
Did some moonlighting as a reporter at this year's Giro as well, plus writing some stuff for some magazines... Seems a dream come true for me overall.
Some of you may have noticed the new banner ad. Yes, I got a lot of useful info from this site, and even sold a few frames to ww'ers, so I thought it was fitting to pay back a bit by sponsoring one of the banner spaces.
I am too busy to come here as much as before, but I am continuing to take advantage of the wealth of know-how and passion from my fellow weenies whenever I get a chance.
Please feel free to send me any suggestions, or blast the new fonts, LOL.
Cheers,
Believe it or not, my little bike business has been moving along well. We have sold a few hundred frames and wheels to 3 continents and 7-8 countries so far, and having a blast while making a lot of friends.
Getting a full monocoque frame built to my absolute whim was merely a perk.
Our folding bike won an award at this years Shanghai Bike Show. It allows a little bit of suspension and uses a super solid BB386. Here is a video of how it works.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTcwMDA4NzA4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also trying to build a TT bike and other stuff (ti fixie, ti CX).
Did some moonlighting as a reporter at this year's Giro as well, plus writing some stuff for some magazines... Seems a dream come true for me overall.
Some of you may have noticed the new banner ad. Yes, I got a lot of useful info from this site, and even sold a few frames to ww'ers, so I thought it was fitting to pay back a bit by sponsoring one of the banner spaces.
I am too busy to come here as much as before, but I am continuing to take advantage of the wealth of know-how and passion from my fellow weenies whenever I get a chance.
Please feel free to send me any suggestions, or blast the new fonts, LOL.
Cheers,
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:09 pm
Looks great, I'd prefer blasted logos though, more subtle.
Good work!
Good work!
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:25 pm
and for photo purposes maybe get matching stem, seatpost combo. Looks lovely otherwise
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:11 am
Nice looking frames! Too small for me but still nice.
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:37 am
Looks very nice, love Ti...is the frame decal font the same as on the Parlee's? That was my first thought?
Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:37 am
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Re: FALCO Bike Design Diary 2 -- Titanium Bike this this tim
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 4:37 pm
looks nice, you should get into the disc brake market... at your prices you would blow away everything else out there:
Including my beloved Salsa!
Including my beloved Salsa!