Is the Carrera Intercity Disc 9 a significantly better ride than the Disc 8?

[SteveParry]

On at least one video of the model without discs I see the handlebars folded down between the front and rear half of the frame. If your handlebars fold down outside that might make it very difficult to wheel along.

 

[Milkfloat]

It took a few frogs to kiss before I found my prince, but yesterday I picked up an ID8. I have been on the lookout for an ID9, but the ones available have either been absolutely ridiculous money or being sold by absolute morons who have the communication skills of a dead baboon. Just when I was going to give up and by a Brompton the bike below popped up. Okay, so it is an ID8 rather than a 9, but for the price I could not say no. I think it has been ridden once as it is mint, except for a big gouge on the fork due to the fold. I don’t think I will do anything to it, except a front luggage block when I can find one that fits. Anyone want to guess what I paid for it?

 

[Drago]

Great bikes. We should start an ID8/9 owners club.

 

[Dadam]

On at least one video of the model without discs I see the handlebars folded down between the front and rear half of the frame. If your handlebars fold down outside that might make it very difficult to wheel along.

Yes I think the v-brake model folds down between the two halves. I was a little disappointed the ID9 doesn't because it would cut down the folded size. I assume it's because the wider forks to accommodate the disc brakes

 

[ColinJ]

Anyone want to guess what I paid for it?

I reckon that you got it for a very low price or you wouldn't be asking... so... £125?

 

[Drago]

Three shillings and sixpence?

 

[Milkfloat]

I reckon that you got it for a very low price or you wouldn't be asking... so... £125?

Smart thinking, but less than that.

Three shillings and sixpence?

If the 3 and 6 were from the year 1530, then you would be pretty damn close.

 

[biggs682]

Anybody who wants a pr of intercitiy 8's

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/2-x-carrera-intercity-folding-bikes/1488342577

 

[SteveParry]

Yes I think the v-brake model folds down between the two halves. I was a little disappointed the ID9 doesn't because it would cut down the folded size. I assume it's because the wider forks to accommodate the disc brakes

My worry with buying one of these is carrying the 13.6Kg... So I would hope when it's folded up to be able to wheel it along. Is it possible and is it comfortable to do this? I would hope to be able to by holding the saddle in your right hand and pushing it along?

 

[Drago]

My worry with buying one of these is carrying the 13.6Kg... So I would hope when it's folded up to be able to wheel it along. Is it possible and is it comfortable to do this? I would hope to be able to by holding the saddle in your right hand and pushing it along?

Mine went on the scales the day I bought it and it weighs 11.8kg ready to ride. Others have reported more or less the same.

I've had no issue carrying mine out. Although I'm a big lump I'm closer to 60 than 50, but it's only 11.8kg ffs.

Never tried wheeling mine although I've seen it done.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Anyone want to guess what I paid for it?

£70?

 

[Milkfloat]

£70?

Close - £80. More than happy with that.

 

[Drago]

Bargain of the century.

 

[FrankCrank]

They do a version over this way for around 130 quids

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/b...ce=search&spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.3&stock=1

 

[Drago]

Similar, but the frame is different.