20in rinko reduced?

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https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2728067?clickSR=slp:term:urban%20bike:1:411:1
I noticed this in the argos catalogue and wondered if it could be a sort of " rinko reduced "option due to short length.

Unfortunately it has a folding stem so presumably not stiff enough/too failure prone for Brucey, I wonder if a long enough mon folding stem exists.

Also a pity it has disc brakes but I suppose you could replace front with hub or caliper and either leave rear disc or fit caliper.

[speedsixdave]

Just pony up the £5000 and get yourself a proper Moulton!



Sorry.

[hamster]

13.5kg!!!

Seriously overpriced for what it is, in my view. But an interesting starting point if a decent frame and carefully chosen components were added.

[AndyA]

Anyone know of a similar cheapo minivelo that's steel? I want to make a seperable bike and have brazing gear but no Alu welding equipment/experience

[hamster]

Velo Orange did one, the Neutrino. Freshtripe certainly stocked them in the past.

[deeferdonk]

i've been admiring the VO Neutrino but probably quite pricy if you're going to chop it up!

This frameset on the Amazon doesn't look too bad.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kamikaze-Steel-mini-velo-frame/dp/B0883CY4T8?th=1

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I wonder if the new IEP trains will make mini velos more popular: I presume they would be easier to get in the cycling tiny cupboards?

Given thst UK train companies view any 20in wheel folder as acceptable, would a fold under rear wheel on a mini velo cost much in terms of ride quality(frame rigidity), assuming no suspension when unfolded judt bolts?