Also: I rode on a greyhound-type bus with it, and the bike is thin enough while folded to fit into the footspace in the seat next to me. No need for it to take up aisle room if the bus driver doesn't mind the bike taking up a seat. BTW: The makers of this video should really reshoot the bus scene. As it now stands, the "review" gives a false impression of the bike that borders on slanderous. They should've read the manual and have known about the brake locks in standing position.
If you go back to the statement where I talk about it you will hear that I am talking about "Quick" set/release brake. It's very hard to fiddle with the hand-grip loops especially in the moving transport.
Also: I live in a hilly town in Pennsylvania -- not a major city. This bike performs just as well as my other folders. The only difference in performance is that the rider cannot stand on the bike to add leverage. It becomes wobbly. However, it's made up for by being easier to peddle than bikes with chains. Additionally, the disk brakes seldom need adjusting.
Have been using a Strida 5 for a few years now and am very experienced with it. On a moving vehicle, it's best to lock the brakes with the elastic bands on the handlebars. This way, you can lean the bicycle without having to balance it.
camera handling is amazing ! talking/interviewing while on a bike, filming, dodging people good job ! was the camera on a steadicam merlin all the time?
As per the bus trip: If these geniuses have read the manual, then they would know there's a way to have the wheels lock while in a standing position. There's a loop on the tip of the handlebars that rap around the brake mechanisms that lock the wheels in place.
The first bus driver was completely wrong. Not rude; just incorrect. In NYC, any bike is allowed on the subway at any time. And any folded folding bike is allowed on buses at any time (unfolded bikes are never permitted on buses).
i love the bike and expecially the breaks,if you use the breaks the bike becomes an airplane!!! how cool is that!? can you do it again,speed up very fast and than break with the back break!!!!
Also: I rode on a greyhound-type bus with it, and the bike is thin enough while folded to fit into the footspace in the seat next to me. No need for it to take up aisle room if the bus driver doesn't mind the bike taking up a seat.
BTW: The makers of this video should really reshoot the bus scene. As it now stands, the "review" gives a false impression of the bike that borders on slanderous. They should've read the manual and have known about the brake locks in standing position.
If you go back to the statement where I talk about it you will hear that I am talking about "Quick" set/release brake. It's very hard to fiddle with the hand-grip loops especially in the moving transport.
Also: I live in a hilly town in Pennsylvania -- not a major city. This bike performs just as well as my other folders. The only difference in performance is that the rider cannot stand on the bike to add leverage. It becomes wobbly. However, it's made up for by being easier to peddle than bikes with chains. Additionally, the disk brakes seldom need adjusting.
Have been using a Strida 5 for a few years now and am very experienced with it. On a moving vehicle, it's best to lock the brakes with the elastic bands on the handlebars. This way, you can lean the bicycle without having to balance it.
@emforty2 Thank you!
Yes the camera was on steadicam Merlin all throughout the whole boardwalk shoot.
camera handling is amazing !
talking/interviewing while on a bike, filming, dodging people
good job !
was the camera on a steadicam merlin all the time?
Depends how steep the hill. It's better to get off the bike and walk if the hill is really steep, otherwise the belt drive will skip..
As per the bus trip: If these geniuses have read the manual, then they would know there's a way to have the wheels lock while in a standing position.
There's a loop on the tip of the handlebars that rap around the brake mechanisms that lock the wheels in place.
he forgot to use the small loops at the ends of the handgrips to lock the brakes...when trying to stand with the bike on the bus
The first bus driver was completely wrong. Not rude; just incorrect. In NYC, any bike is allowed on the subway at any time. And any folded folding bike is allowed on buses at any time (unfolded bikes are never permitted on buses).
what about speeding up? 07:35
not only in america but everywhere on bikes left hand is rear wheel on the right is right wheel i think you messed up with that STRIDA
i love the bike and expecially the breaks,if you use the breaks the bike becomes an airplane!!!
how cool is that!?
can you do it again,speed up very fast and than break with the back break!!!!
Stuipd bus driver. How is a folded bike different from a suitcase?