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Schwalbe, The Decade of Super

Schwalbe, The Decade of Super

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Facts About Best Folding Bike Revealed

The Bickerton story begins in 1968 with Harry Bickerton, having worked as an engineer in both Rolls Royce and Dehavilland, Harry realized there was a gap at the transportation market after taking a break from driving. Disappointed with the option of his own hand made road bike and the quality and layout of the present folding bicycle on the current market, he set about designing the first truly mobile folding bike. He desired it to be the best folding bicycle, which was lightweight and easy to use; the outcome weighed in at only 17lbs and folded down to the size of a shopping bag. After submitting the patent in October 1972, Bickerton were in business. The Bickerton folding bike has been evolved since Harry Bickerton had to combine public and private transport with another cheap, more convenient and wholesome form of travel to expand his personal freedom and felt that there has to be a large market if he could produce the greatest folding bike potential. At first Harry attempted taking a normal, conventional bicycle from home to the channel, this was okay but cost nearly as much as a car to depart at the station and half an adult fare to bring it to the train. When he reduced to leave it at the station, when he arrived at the opposite end of the train journey, he'd have to wait, then pay again to journey by bus, tube, taxi, hire car or walk. In an age when men could land on the moon, Harry felt they must have the technology and materials to work out this requirement more neatly by creating the best folding bicycle he could. The Bickerton folding bicycle was the response, not only for the train commuter who desired speed, market and healthful, yet tender exercise supplied from the Bickerton, but also, of course, for countless car drivers and bus, tube, boat, caravan and maybe even airplane users who want door to door transport and additional private freedom. But before examining the chance for a completely new type concept bike to substitute the anachronism which people generally use nowadays as bikes -- a design, incidentally, which has changed very little in appearance, materials or manufacturing methods for nearly 100 years -- Harry thought of a terrific selection of ideas. Everything, in fact from an inflatable man-carrying balloon into rubber-powered roller skates. In the end however, he best folding bike air travel concluded that a brand new folding bike was likely to be the best answer. To create the best folding bike possible the main requirements were light construction, portability and compact dimensions. When folded, it is small enough to enter the boot of a Mini and light enough to hang a hat stand. The correct components were also key to the success of this bicycle. The Bickerton had regular steel wheels, 14" in front and 16" at back; Weinman brakes; extending and folding handlebars; steel clamp hooks, in the primary fold; a cotterless chainset with nickel plated chain for corrosion resistance and cleanliness; rapid release pedal attachment and a sliding seat pillar adjustment. Possibly the most surprising discovery was that, having designed and made the initial pre-production aluminum bikes, Harry discovered that the machines marvellous to ride. Acceleration was amazing, hill-climbing outstanding, along with the general responsiveness and functionality was rather exhilarating -- in comparison to bicycles of a conventional design or specialist lightweights costing #200 or more. On top of that, these features were provided with a bike that was incredibly easy to lift and handle and that gave a superbly comfortable and resilient ride, which means you would seem to glide over even rough going and badly paved roads. As the first truly portable bike in the world the Bickerton had an unexpected bonus -- its superb riding quality. After passing the mantle onto his son Mark, Harry Bickerton retired to the Isle of Purbeck, in Dorset. He built himself an office and workshop at the garden and spent his last years doing exactly what he loved, 'inventing'. Among his unfinished projects was the Energy Store, a regenerative braking device for trucks and delivery vans. He is still sorely missed but Mark is proud to be continuing his job and fulfilling his dream of building the best folding bike, the Bickerton Portable. Mark Bickerton's involvement with folding bicycles stretches over the previous four decades -- perhaps the longest of anyone in the industry today. Over the past 30 years, he's worked with a highly capable and skilled group of friends to spearhead the development of folding bicycles. Together they are responsible for a number of the most advanced folding bicycle designs. In 2011, Mark re-launched Bickerton Portables as part of Freedom Holdings Ltd, a privately owned group devoted to advancing the art and science of cycling. Bickerton Portables today adopts the legacy and style of the first Bickerton brand with modern designs, materials and production. Mark works from his UK office in Hawkhurst in Kent. The Bickerton commercials offices are located in Taipei. So whilst Bickerton Portables are inherently British, the company is lucky indeed to have team members in design, development, production and supply all over the globe to make sure Bickerton make the best folding bike possible on the marketplace. Our present Selection of Bickerton Bikes includes the Argent, the Junction and Pilot. The Argent utilizes modern layout and materials to provide a super-strong frame. With an upright riding position, curved bars, a stone solid ride and a simple fold, we have made the best folding bike frame on the market today. The Junction range combines classic looks with compact folding size. The Pilot features 16 inch wheels that are big enough to get a great ride yet small enough to get excellent portability. The range begins at #449.99 for its Junction 1307 Nation that's available in Matt Aubergine and Raven Black. Specification below Wheel Size 20″ Speeds 7 Weight 13.2 kg (29.1 lb) Folded Size 40 x 80 x 72 cm (15.8" x 31.5" x 28.2") Fold Time 10 seconds Frame Sizes One size Gear Inches 36″ – 72″ (2.87 – 5.75 m) Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar Min: 620 mm (24.4″) Max: 640 mm (25.2″) Distance: Saddle to Pedal Min: 690 mm (27.2") Max: 940 mm (37.0") Suggested Rider Height 142 – 190 cm (4’8″ – 6’3″) Max Load Weight 105 kg (230 lb) FRAME Frame Junction platform, aluminum, FBL Joint Fork Hi-tensile steel COCKPIT Handlepost Bickerton Forged Aluminum Stem Telescopic, 6061-Al, QR Headset Ball bearing Handlebar Flat bar, 6061-Al Grips Ergo, Single Density Bar Tape N/A Saddle Ergo Seatpost 33.9 mm, 6061-Al, micro-adjust clamp Seatpost Clamp 33.9 mm Pedals Folding, reinforced nylon body BRAKES Front Brake Aluminium V-brake Rear Brake Aluminium V-brake Brake Levers V-brake, aluminium, bracket and lever Brake Cable & Housing Anti-compression housing, slick cables WHEELS Front Hub Mini, aluminum, QR Rear Hub 7 spd., aluminum, QR Spokes and Nipples Stainless steel, brass nipples Rims Aluminum Tyres Kenda K193, 20×1.75″ TRANSMISSION Shifter(s) Shimano 7 spd. Front Mech N/A Rear Mech Shimano Tourney Crankset Cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, double chainguard Cassette/Freewheel Shimano 7 spd., 14-28T Bottom Bracket Ball bearing Chain 7 spd., 3/32″ Shifter Cable & Housing SP EXTRAS Bell Aluminum Chainguard N/A Kickstand Aluminum Clip System Yes Luggage Socket N/A Front Light N/A Rear Light N/A Mudguards 20″ mudguards, with SS stays Rack(s) Steel 20″ ED rack, w/ luggage strap All the way up to £1299.99 for the Junction 1908 City which is available in Oxford Blue. Wheel Size 20″ Speeds 8 Weight 14.3 kg (31.5 lb) Folded Size 36 x 75 x 73 cm (14.2″ x 29.5″ x 28.7″) Fold Time 10 seconds Frame Sizes One size Gear Inches 29″ – 90″ Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar Min: 600 mm (23.6″) Max: 650 mm (25.6″) Distance: Saddle to Pedal Min: 700 mm (27.6″) Max: 960 mm (37.8″) Suggested Rider Height 142 – 190 cm (4’8″ – 6’3″) Max Load Weight 105 kg (230 lb) FRAME Frame Junction platform, aluminium, patented FBL 2 Joint, Igus bearings Fork Aluminium COCKPIT Handlepost Q-Lock, forged aluminium, patented Stem Telescopic (Handlepost), 6061-Al Headset Ball bearing Handlebar Kinetix Comp, double-butted 6061-Al Grips Ergon GP1 BioKork Bar Tape N/A Saddle Brooks Champion Seatpost BioLogic PostPump 2.0 Seatpost Clamp Syntace OverLock Pedals Suntour folding, alloy body BRAKES Front Brake Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, Ashima Direct noodle, stainless hardware Rear Brake Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, Ashima Direct noodle, stainless hardware Brake Levers Blade, 4 finger, pivot bearing design Brake Cable & Housing LiveWire 7.0, anti-compression housing, slick cables, DuPont L3 lubricant, alloy ferrules WHEELS Front Hub BioLogic Joule 3 dynamo Rear Hub Shimano Alfine, 8 spd. Spokes and Nipples Stainless steel, brass nipples Rims Kinetix Comp, doublewall, CNC sidewalls Tyres Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 42-406, RaceGuard puncture protection, Reflex TRANSMISSION Shifter(s) Shimano Alfine, 8 spd. Front Mech N/A Rear Mech N/A Crankset Kinetix Supra, forged 6061 cranks, CNC chain ring, CNC chainguard Cassette/Freewheel Shimano for hub gear Bottom Bracket Cartridge, sealed bearings Chain RustBlock, GST coated, 3/32″ Shifter Cable & Housing Shimano EXTRAS Bell Dulcet, brass Chainguard BioLogic Freedrive Kickstand Premium single, aluminium Clip System Magnetix 2.0 Luggage Socket Yes Front Light Trelock i-Mini LED, 20 Lux (w/dynamo hub) Rear Light Spanninga Solo, Dynamo LED with Standlight Mudguards PET 16" mudguards with CP stays Rack(s) Steel 16" silver rack, with elastic http://www.thefreedictionary.com/best folding bike luggage strap