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Downtube has evolved into one of the largest folding bike designers & manufacturers in the USA. Our goal is to make the most comfortable, value oriented folding bikes with the highest quality parts and materials.
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4M ago
My autobiography was complete in May 2023. I have been waiting for the right time to release, as there is still much instability. I decided the New Year is the perfect time to start a new beginning.A ..read more
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9M ago
I have cycled daily for most of my adult life. Three years ago I injured my right shoulder. I don't recall any impact or anything strange. However my shoulder/arm became extremely weak. Two years late ..read more
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9M ago
Recently I was cycling at night and was clotheslined a by a low hanging AT&T cable. I was terrified that I hit an electrical cable and expected to get electricuted. The power company notified me t ..read more
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9M ago
Heavy traffic makes cycling safe, since cars can't move, How should a rider approach light traffic with fast moving cars???First you need a mirror to understand dynamics from behind. I loved Mirrycle ..read more
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9M ago
I have been complaining about Google Search for several years. We were at the top of Googles ranking for about a decade, and then we precipitously collapsed for the past six years. A Google rep o ..read more
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9M ago
I have used a wide variety of car racks for folding bikes. All have worked perfectly. I like all car racks, except rear car mounted. They vibrate and don't feel stable nor safe. Car racks that work ar ..read more
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1y ago
I have cycled extensively for the past three decades. Three years ago I began riding in flip flops exclusively. The relaxed lifestyle is perfect for me, however the chill look comes with risk.Risks of ..read more
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1y ago
I am a major proponent of bicycle patches. I patch tubes as often as necessary on all of my folding bikes. I have four patches on my current tube. I believe patching is better for the environment, che ..read more
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1y ago
I was run over last night while biking home. I was at the biggest intersection in downtown Columbia, SC in the crosswalk cycling with a green light. A car was turning onto Gervais St and rammed right ..read more
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1y ago
This year was difficult on many fronts ( on a personal level ). I spent much of 2022 writing an autobiography. I expect to release it for free on this website in late September.FYI everyone that reads ..read more