[Bent] Test Ride of New Folder from Butterfly Bicycles

[Rich Sadler]

Thanks, OP for the glowing review- I'm glad ( and relieved!) that you 
still like it. I'm delivering the second bike to RBR 
(http://www.rbr.info/index.php) in State College, PA- Rob & I are 
working on a consignment deal. I'm planning a "production run" after I 
finish my taxes, so if any of you MARSians are in the market for a 
travel bike, please keep me in mind.
Rich Sadler, Butterfly Bicycles LLC

Old Pokey wrote:
> 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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