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Uploaded by on Jan 2, 2008

Walter Lapchynski demonstrates the new, sub-$1000 tikit "Model T" with a more conventional folding mechanism using a 'twiddly' knob. The 'hyper' fast folding tikit is available as an upgrade. Shot by Paul Adkins at Bike Friday
See www.bikefriday.com/tikit

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  • Great Bike. Does the chain still fall off on the 2008 model?(unless following the technique shown in some other videos on youtube).

    ans why is there a twiddly bit?

  • Chain doesn't fall off any tikit, new or old, unless you make a heroic effort to do.

  • Not a bad bike, but the famous Brompton folding bike, made in England, is a lot better...and folds to a much smaller size.

  • This bike is designed for a slightly different market - you can also ride 50+ miles on it in comfort and with some configs, keep up with road bikes. Thank you for watching!

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  • I think it looks sweet actually.

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  • model t , fuck they stop the t in 1927 . ford model t

    i have once and it's a pussy magnet

  • @dirtywork123 - as I understand it, the twiddly bit allows the Model T to be built as a cheaper and slightly lighter alternative to the quicker-to-fold hyperfold tikits.

  • @blkBBW - The Tikit can be built for up to 260lbs; stock models max at 220 for the large, 190 for small and medium. They have other models that can be built for heavier riders, but they're more "packable" than "foldable" -- fine to put in a suitcase for a plane ride, but not something you'd want to fold and unfold to get on the bus.

  • Yeah, the Brompton folds into a much smaller size at twice the price of a build to order Tikit. I think the new models from Bike Friday are what I have been looking for. You can get one ready to go and/or order one to fit your size/weight specific needs.

  • it could be said you have a "tikit" to ride.

  • that thing is really ugly:P

  • Thanks for this informative video. I currently ride a Brompton M3E, but think the Tikit will be the next bike I buy. Nice to see something of this superb quality still made in the USA, too!

  • How heavy is it, can we see it carried folded? How stable is it and what's the maximum rider weight?

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