Strida Folding Bike easy cosmetic modification

Posted by Steve on Dec 21st, 2009 | 6 comments

Just completed a quick (most time required was letting the coats of paint cure) paint job on the brake calipers of a Strida Sport Duo. This is a fairly easy project if you are ok with completely removing and partially disassembling the calipers.

To protect the threads, bearings and other large threaded surfaces, I stuffed in paper towel. It was easy to get it shaped perfectly around the edges.

I used automotive engine paint spray. For some reason there are people who like to have their engine block painted Lime Green; I guess that is similar to those who like their disc calipers lime green.

After giving the caliper and arm time to cure, I reassembled the brakes and reinstalled on the bike. The end result is very cool.

Bike sharing coming to a city near you?

Posted by Steve on Dec 14th, 2009 | no comments

On Pedalaround, Kirk added a post on bike sharing. There are some interesting links about bike sharing in the US, including a very interesting presentation by B Cycle.

Here’s some info on Montreal’s Bixis from NY’s Green Inc., and some more from I Bike T.O.

Lot’s of fascinating proposals are here where you can download pdfs of all the entries from Copenhagen’s bike share competition.

Strida Folding Bike review at Toronto’s Green Tenant

Posted by Steve on Dec 10th, 2009 | no comments

Since many rent their homes and apartments some terrific energy saving or green projects are not possible. However, many projects are possible when you know what or how to do them. Green Tenant is a blog with lots of environmentally appropriate how-tos and information primarily for those who rent. They just posted a review of the Strida.

Thanks to Andrew for this.

Strida Folding Bike – slip one under the tree for me

Posted by Steve on Dec 9th, 2009 | one comment

The BPlot is driven by great features, gossip, grooming and gifts. Written by Richard Virgilio who worked in production for programs such as “The Maury Povich Show,” “The Carnie Wilson Show” and “The Howard Stern Show.”  He was “Gay Rich” on Stern’s radio show. In addition to the terrestrial radio show, he was regularly featured on Stern’s E! Entertainment show, short-lived CBS Saturday night show and in both his tomes “Miss America” and “Private Parts”.

In this post which evokes the Santa Baby Christmas hit, Richard drops the sable and adds the Strida among other temptations.

Strida Folding bike benefits Muskoka YWCA

Posted by Steve on Dec 1st, 2009 | 3 comments

savedbybikes.com was delighted to donate a Strida Folding Bike to the  YWCA of Muskoka that was auctioned off at the Women of Distinction Gala.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes' Cathy Jones hams it up on a Strida Folding Bike

The Woman of Distinction program recognizes outstanding women in Muskoka under 4 categories:

Young Woman of Distinction
A young woman—under the age of 30—who has made a significant contribution to the life of her community through her outstanding personal achievements and leadership.

Entrepreneurship
A successful business woman who has employed herself and others with dignity for at least 3 years.  In doing so, she has earned the respect of her peers and serves as a role model for women.

Mentorship
A woman to be honoured as a catalyst, guiding or influencing women or girls, inspiring them to achieve individual or collective success at critical turning points in their lives.

Exceptional Achievement
A woman to be honoured for achievements outside the scope represented by all other award categories.  This woman will have either demonstrated capacity in several areas or tremendous capacity in one area.

savedbybikes.com was honoured to participate in this essential and worthy cause.