Le Cappuccino by KHS This is a highly modified KHS Cappuccino with some very high end bits from "once upon a time" era like a 92 XTR RD, Ultegra front hub and a host of quality recycle parts and brand new Schwalbe Marathon XR tires etc that my buddy Chris skillfully put together. When I asked him what foldy should I use for the trip, he very generously offered this beauty! Best of all, it comes with a double chain ring for those steep hills, and is able to carry 2 full size panniers.
Le Tikit by Green Gear Company My other ride is the world's fastest folding Bike Friday tikit commuter that I have toured with before. This bike re-defines the role for 16" wheels and it has been modified with a 44t chain ring for better climbing ability. There is a fellow tikiteer in Bike Forum who prefers to tour on the tikit instead of the other more "accomplished" BF range like the NWT, Pocket Llama et al, so that says a lot for this baby Bike Friday. But it will be a rather challenging trip, and I'm holding my breath to see if the tikit can cut the mustard.
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A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17
Photo credits - CW
3 comments:
The tikit does look very nice in white. Is that a double up front? or Maybe you retained the chain guard and dropped the front ring from a 53 to a 44 eh. Seems to me it is set for the long haul...
BTW, only front rack? Not carrying much stuff on your trip this time? Or maybe loading your missus bike and you are taking it easy :D
Have fun..=-)
nice folder, how hard the trip was ?
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