Ideal Boat Bike?

[Kinkircating]

Originally Posted by Loredo

I've seen the GoCycle (never ridden one) and they look like really nice, a bit pricey though. What's the width of those once folded? Reason I ask, since I own a Jeanneau, the doors to the aft cabins are not wide enough to allow most if not all -frame folding- bikes through. They become wider than the doors. That's been the main reason for me do go with the Mobiky.

It's 14" wide when folded. Those would need to be some skinny doors if a GoCycle would not fit through!

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by Loredo

https://www.mobiky.com/
We have two electric assisted Youri 16" three speeds on board. Bought them in 2012 and they have been USED a lot. They're still in top shape. The one more used (wifey LOVES that bike) is on its third battery pack. The other on its second. What sets them apart is the way they fold and how they can be stored on a boat. Is it the perfect road bike? Surely not, yet for a dedicated boat bike it is more important how to store it. What is a bike for the boat good for if storing it becomes a PITA?

PS I got the storage bags for both bikes which are awesome for handling the bikes once folded.

That's a very interesting bike! Very unusual design. Never saw anything like that before.

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by Kinkircating

We have a pair of the GoCycle G4i’s and they are pretty amazing. They only weigh 37 pounds and have approximately a 50 mile range. The down side is they are a little pricey. But we use them all the time and love the quality and how easily they fold down.

Looks like a very nice bike, but with 20" wheels and somewhat bulky looking fold, it will have the same disadvantages that they Dahon Jetstream EX had, which I took off the boat. I need something rather more compact than that. YMMV.

[Loredo]

Originally Posted by Dockhead

That's a very interesting bike! Very unusual design. Never saw anything like that before.

I don't want to look like wanting to sell bikes. I have no affiliation, just completely happy after many years of use.

Have a look at this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHNzLL-hAZw

The video is not a fake, folding or unfolding the Mobiky takes no more than 10 seconds. In my opinion all depends upon the fact if a bike can be easily stored on ones boat. BTW I did not want a bike with a derailleur on the boat thus I went for the three speed hub instead.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Loredo

I don't want to look like wanting to sell bikes. I have no affiliation, just completely happy after many years of use.

Have a look at this video:

The video is not a fake, folding or unfolding the Mobiky takes no more than 10 seconds. In my opinion all depends upon the fact if a bike can be easily stored on ones boat. BTW I did not want a bike with a derailleur on the boat thus I went for the three speed hub instead.

Nice but I will stick with my good old dahon cruise & carry. A bit heavy ( stainless frame) 3 speed hub . Just wish it had folding pedals but that would interfere with the toe clips I added. Only about 12 inches wide. No rust not bad for a 1991 bike that has spent most of its life on boats .

[Sos]

Old thread but thought I would mention that Brompton are going to bring out a 20" wheeled folding bike (G type for gravel) shortly.
Not many details yet but may suit some looking for small folded size and larger wheels with Brompton quality - and price!!

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by Sos

Old thread but thought I would mention that Brompton are going to bring out a 20" wheeled folding bike (G type for gravel) shortly.
Not many details yet but may suit some looking for small folded size and larger wheels with Brompton quality - and price!!

Thanks; interesting.


I've more or less settled on a normal Brommie, with the 16" wheels. Size of the fold is absolutely key for me, being very short of storage space (due to the lack of a sail locker on my boat, and sails everywhere).


OTOH, I just got through a whole summer of cruising without terribly missing the bike. I rented scooters a lot.

[Peregrine1983]

We really enjoy our Citizen Seoul folding bikes. Much less expensive than a Brompton and very good quality. Highly suggest the solid rubber tires, so your tires are never flat when you go to use the bike. We are on our 4th season with them and they have not deteriorated at all.

I also highly suggest getting carrying bags for them so they are easy to lug in and out of the boat without scuffing up the interior.

https://www.citizenbike.com/catalog....&product_id=48

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1