Bike onboard

For issues which concern all or several type of DFs and which DO NOT fit into any category below!
Post Reply
Christian
Posts: 182
Joined: Mon 13 Nov 06, 21:55
Your Country: Sweden, Nacka

Bike onboard

Post by Christian »

Has anyone brought a bike onboard, something like a Bromton folding bike (http://brompton.com) or some other folding bike? Do they fit in the amas? Do they rust? Think it can be a nice thing to bring on a cruise. Coming to new harbors, a bike is a nice thing to have.

Any experience?
Double Horizon
Posts: 440
Joined: Wed 09 May 07, 0:18
Your Country: USA

Post by Double Horizon »

We have folding Dahon bikes. When I had the DF920 I bought a Dahon Piccolo (which has 16" wheels). My newest bike purchase (with the DF1200) was a Dahon Mariner (20" wheels, more stainless components, including the chain and sprockets). We use both and they ride surprisingly well.

I keep them folded in the ama. They can rust because it's humid in there, but I keep them well lubricated and wipe down with WD-40 or similar when cleaning. The Dahon bikes use aluminum alloy rims so that's not an issue. You should avoid getting a bike with steel rims, as it won't last.

It is very nice to be able to get around on a bike when we visit ports. It also helps with shopping for food and other items.
Larry - Former Owner DF-1200
andycrawford
Posts: 11
Joined: Tue 31 Dec 13, 17:11
Your Country: United Kingdom, Poole

Post by andycrawford »

I have been looking to do the same thing and researched folding bikes extensively. The only bike in the uk that fits is the Brompton. I actually took a pair of demonstrators to the boat to check. They fitted comfortably in the large locker below the cockpit in my 920 and if you remove the telescopic Saddle post, also into the ama's. Am going to make some waterproof bags to store them in. You can also get electric bike conversions for them.
Christian
Posts: 182
Joined: Mon 13 Nov 06, 21:55
Your Country: Sweden, Nacka

Found one that fitted

Post by Christian »

Found a bike that both fitted into the ama and my budget.

http://www.watski.se/Cykel-6-vxlad-16--113kS

I borrowed one and tried to get it down in the ama - and it just slipped down! :o It is a small bike. It does not fold like a bromton, it is not the same quality, but the price is less than 20% of a bromton.

So next summer there will be biking tours!
Ipe Piccardt Brouwer
Posts: 64
Joined: Wed 01 Nov 06, 17:17
Your Country: Netherlands, Winkel NH

Post by Ipe Piccardt Brouwer »

The Sinclair A-bike !

http://www.a-bike.co.uk/
Ipe Piccardt Brouwer
DF920-28 'Ngalawa', Medemblik
Christian
Posts: 182
Joined: Mon 13 Nov 06, 21:55
Your Country: Sweden, Nacka

A-bike

Post by Christian »

That looks cool, have you tried it? It will fit in any locker!

But thinks it can be hard to use it on gravel roads...
Post Reply