[Bent] Test Ride of New Folder from Butterfly Bicycles

[Old Pokey]

Hi Steve,

My review was rushed and I missed some important details.

Many Martians have already seen prototypes of the Butterfly.  Butterfly is
based on Rich Sadler's early folder models.  But this one is completely
different, faster (to fold and unfold and to ride), lighter, and beautiful
fit and finish.  (Actually, I am guessing that it rides faster.  The only
 way to tell is if someone rode both bikes and clocked the results.  It seem
fast.)

If you want more information, call Rich as he is the brains behind
Butterfly's operation.

OP

On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 10:15 PM, <Sfriedlander2 at aol.com> wrote:

>  So do you plan on taking it on any trips? Is it convenient to take on
> planes? I tried googling, but couldn't find their website.
>
> Steve
>
>  In a message dated 3/21/2010 8:05:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> oldandpokey at gmail.com writes:
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Old Pokey <oldandpokey at gmail.com>
> *To:* NY/NJ/CT/PA Metro Area Recumbent Society (MARS)<BENT at LIST.MARSRIDE.ORG>
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:17 PM
> *Subject:* [Bent] Test Ride of New Folder from Butterfly Bicycles
>
> Today I went on a 10 mile ride with my new folding recumbent bike.  This
> was the first production model of Butterfly Bicycles.
>
> It had been two weeks since I took possession, so I was not sure that I
> would remember how to fold and unfold it even though the manufacturer left
> me a one page check list.  But I had no problems.
>
> I wanted and easy ride for the maiden voyage, so I waited until my wife
> wanted to ride with me.  She is a good rider, but a bit slower than me.  My
> problem was that this new recumbent was not only smooth, but it also went
> faster than I expected, causing me not to get much exercise on the ride as I
> wanted to keep my bride in sight.  I took the hills, both up and down, very
> well.  It also has a built in shock, so it was very smooth.
>
> The components on the bike are first rate: Ultegra fork, etc.
>
> The bike has beautiful fit and finish and is powder coated red.
>
> It takes a minute to fold and 2 minutes to unfold.
>
> I highly recommend it.
>
> Old Pokey
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