Giant Halfway Scratching my itch

[biggs682]

I have an itch that needs scratching.

It's been around for a while now but so far not scratched, the itch is a Folding bike that's not going to cost an awful lot but must be useable.

I don't commute at all now as I work from home. Main use will be when we go away and the occasional ride just for pleasure.

Budget is low as I don't want to spend out and then after a couple of rides I realise it's not for me.

Keep looking at marketplace, gumtree and e bay but nothing has come up locally yet that fits the bill so will keep looking.

I think it needs 20" wheels, guards , rack and trigger shifter rather than twist grip

 

[Drago]

You know my recommendation Mr B, assuming you can find one.

 

[fossyant]

Can't believe you don't have one in the 'collection'.

 

[biggs682]

You know my recommendation Mr B, assuming you can find one.

I have been looking but nothing locally.

Have seen a couple of intercity 8 's for sale

Can't believe you don't have one in the 'collection'.

I have had a couple of original 1970's folders but nothing a bit more modern

 

[DCLane]

A Dawes Kingpin

End of recommendations.

 

[biggs682]

A Dawes Kingpin

End of recommendations.

Original or newer version?

Old has steel rims so dodgy braking

 

[DCLane]

Old @biggs682 with a new pair of wheels/rims. That's what I've got on my Kingpin long-term project.

 

[biggs682]

Old @biggs682 with a new pair of wheels/rims. That's what I've got on my Kingpin long-term project.

Ah ok and keep the 3 speed sturmey archer hub

 

[DCLane]

Could do. I'm trying to go with spacing the rear triangle and a 10-speed hub. That the frame keeps springing back too far, and too much else, is making it hard to complete.

 

[biggs682]

Could do. I'm trying to go with spacing the rear triangle and a 10-speed hub. That the frame keeps springing back too far, and too much else, is making it hard to complete.

That's a lot of stretch on short length stays I suppose

 

[biggs682]

This Intercity 8 ? Has popped up on the radar but put off by the sellers honesty

https://www.facebook.com/share/12G1fwmidCt/

 

[ColinJ]

This Intercity 8 ? Has popped up on the radar but put off by the sellers honesty

https://www.facebook.com/share/12G1fwmidCt/

If the fork, disc rotors and wheels are okay, then that might be a real bargain!

It is in your neck of the woods, so perhaps worth a look?

 

[biggs682]

If the fork, disc rotors and wheels are okay, then that might be a real bargain!

It is in your neck of the woods, so perhaps worth a look?

I tend to agree but response from seller is not encouraging me to travel 30 + miles

 

[ColinJ]

I tend to agree but response from seller is not encouraging me to travel 30 + miles

Ah..."I bent the fork back, hammered the discs near enough flat, and removed the broken spokes"!

 

[biggs682]

There's also this one that's close to the other one

https://www.facebook.com/share/19vh64V6dZ/

I do actually wonder if Same bike.

I have a viewing lined up on Saturday for a different folder so will see