Comments on: Strida: The Ethiopian Food of Folding Bikes http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Mark http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-1538388 Mark Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:29:46 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-1538388 Stumbled back in here after reading various product reviews. Actually, since my earlier posting, I blew out another freewheel. So all totaled I've gone through three plastic free wheels and two alloy ones. The plastic ones were blown out after just a few months of summer/fall riding. The first alloy one blew out after a good few months, and was found to be defective. The second one blew out very dramatically after a year or so. I purchased a Brompton in May 2012, and was pretty impressed by the ride. It's also nice to not have a metal post between your legs. Sold the Brompton in September 2012. Considering another bike. Either another Brompton or Strida Evo. Living in Jackson, Wyoming now. Have ridden my trusty ok' Strida 5.0 on our new path to Jenny Lake, which is roughly 25 miles from my door. I can see now why people upgrade to a Brooks Flyer! But the bike performed flawlessly. It handles hills just dandy. And an added bonus is the easy tire removal, thanks to single side mounting of wheels. It's still a great bike for the intended purpose. Not as versatile as a Brompton , but capable of holding its own. I've certainly pushed my Strida beyond all reasonable expectations! One more note: The Brompton never received the attention of the Strida. I constantly get ride requests for the Strida, and never had one for my Brompton, perhaps the. Brompton was intimidating with the Raw Lacquer finish, Schmidt dynamo, Brooks saddle, and Swift Industries waxed canvas bags. Stumbled back in here after reading various product reviews. Actually, since my earlier posting, I blew out another freewheel. So all totaled I’ve gone through three plastic free wheels and two alloy ones. The plastic ones were blown out after just a few months of summer/fall riding. The first alloy one blew out after a good few months, and was found to be defective. The second one blew out very dramatically after a year or so.

I purchased a Brompton in May 2012, and was pretty impressed by the ride. It’s also nice to not have a metal post between your legs. Sold the Brompton in September 2012. Considering another bike. Either another Brompton or Strida Evo.

Living in Jackson, Wyoming now. Have ridden my trusty ok’ Strida 5.0 on our new path to Jenny Lake, which is roughly 25 miles from my door. I can see now why people upgrade to a Brooks Flyer! But the bike performed flawlessly. It handles hills just dandy. And an added bonus is the easy tire removal, thanks to single side mounting of wheels.

It’s still a great bike for the intended purpose. Not as versatile as a Brompton , but capable of holding its own. I’ve certainly pushed my Strida beyond all reasonable expectations!

One more note: The Brompton never received the attention of the Strida. I constantly get ride requests for the Strida, and never had one for my Brompton, perhaps the. Brompton was intimidating with the Raw Lacquer finish, Schmidt dynamo, Brooks saddle, and Swift Industries waxed canvas bags.

]]> By: Ed http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-823966 Ed Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:27:50 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-823966 Wow Mark how the heck did you blow out 4 freewheels?! I've rode my strida daily for 3 years and 6000km's already. At the 2000km mark I bought the 18 inch wheelset and it came with an alloy freewheel and never had a problem with it for 4000km's and counting. I'm thinking the winter and salted roads might have wrecked the freewheel. At least it's not that expensive for a new freewheel at areaware since you are in the states. I only ride in spring till fall and bike is kept indoors year round. Probably why the parts last this long. Oh yeah and what Mark said if you are a introvert don't ever buy this bike!!! the other H style frames would be better for you cause they'll gather less attention but you would probably still be approached with any folder. Wow Mark how the heck did you blow out 4 freewheels?! I’ve rode my strida daily for 3 years and 6000km’s already. At the 2000km mark I bought the 18 inch wheelset and it came with an alloy freewheel and never had a problem with it for 4000km’s and counting. I’m thinking the winter and salted roads might have wrecked the freewheel. At least it’s not that expensive for a new freewheel at areaware since you are in the states. I only ride in spring till fall and bike is kept indoors year round. Probably why the parts last this long.

Oh yeah and what Mark said if you are a introvert don’t ever buy this bike!!! the other H style frames would be better for you cause they’ll gather less attention but you would probably still be approached with any folder.

]]> By: Mark http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-402143 Mark Sun, 28 Aug 2011 05:48:22 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-402143 I've owned my Strida since March 2008, and have mostly enjoyed it. I've ridden it up hills where others were walking their bikes up, and I've ridden it during northern Utah winters thanks to salted roads. It's great for what it was designed for. But although it is simple in appearance, when something goes wrong it goes very wrong. Case in point; I've blown out 4 freewheels on mine. And the looks from the local bike shop mechanics are truly precious! But when all parts are working, it's been a great bike that I easily ride 15+ miles daily with. I bring it in stores, the post office, and the farmer's market. Definitely not a bike for shy people! I’ve owned my Strida since March 2008, and have mostly enjoyed it. I’ve ridden it up hills where others were walking their bikes up, and I’ve ridden it during northern Utah winters thanks to salted roads.

It’s great for what it was designed for. But although it is simple in appearance, when something goes wrong it goes very wrong. Case in point; I’ve blown out 4 freewheels on mine. And the looks from the local bike shop mechanics are truly precious!

But when all parts are working, it’s been a great bike that I easily ride 15+ miles daily with. I bring it in stores, the post office, and the farmer’s market. Definitely not a bike for shy people!

]]> By: Dano http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-273324 Dano Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:45:07 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-273324 My guess on the other folder is a Montague. My guess on the other folder is a Montague.

]]> By: pakistancycling http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-273188 pakistancycling Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:13:31 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-273188 Nice information . thanks Nice information . thanks

]]> By: Noel Wiggins http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-272474 Noel Wiggins Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:29:10 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-272474 The other great thing a Strida does, which I recently discovered, is that it is perfectly designed as a do g walker/runner. These features are what make it so effective: short wheel base for negotiating tight areas in the park and for minimal footprint amongst pedestrians. Rubber belt drive, small wheels and no sharp metal bits make it less dangerous in a brush up. Small handle bars make passing leash from left to right easier. The gearing is also perfect as it is geared for fast acceleration and relatively slow top end. My dog has been getting amazing workouts with the Strida! The other great thing a Strida does, which I recently discovered, is that it is perfectly designed as a do g walker/runner. These features are what make it so effective: short wheel base for negotiating tight areas in the park and for minimal footprint amongst pedestrians. Rubber belt drive, small wheels and no sharp metal bits make it less dangerous in a brush up. Small handle bars make passing leash from left to right easier. The gearing is also perfect as it is geared for fast acceleration and relatively slow top end. My dog has been getting amazing workouts with the Strida!

]]> By: Cycling for Beginners http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/06/04/strida-the-ethiopian-food-of-folding-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-271106 Cycling for Beginners Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:45:53 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11931#comment-271106 Great review -- liked the video also! I like folding bikes, but have never ridden a Strida before. They always seemed a bit too odd for me, but especially after seeing how it folds and rolls in your video, I can see how it would be useful for certain commuters as you mention. Best, Rob Great review — liked the video also! I like folding bikes, but have never ridden a Strida before. They always seemed a bit too odd for me, but especially after seeing how it folds and rolls in your video, I can see how it would be useful for certain commuters as you mention.

Best,
Rob

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