bicycle and camping

[Black]

I was wondering...is anyone here uses folding bicycles when camping ?
If so, do you like & recommend them ?
I like riding the campground or bike paths on my bicycle when camping but carrying the bike around in the TT is becoming a problem.
I used to have a rear mount bike carrier, but after a few problems...I stopped using it.
The truck bed is covered with a cap so not really an option and I don't want a front mount hitch on the truck either.
A friend of mine got one and very happy with it...but I'm still not convince.
I would really like to ear from actual users before throwing 300+$ for one.
Thanks for anyone who can offer their experience.

[mike618]

DH and I both have folding bikes and like and use them all the time when camping

[Black]

What brand of bike do you have ?
You have gears on them or not ?

[Hutch333id]

We bought these a couple of years ago from CW. At the time I think we paid about $180 each. I also put a set of small panniers on the back which I bought from Wal-Mart. For what we need they work very well. It allows the DW and I to cycle down to the store and make a few daily purchases. I wouldn't use the to cycle 50+ miles per day but to just get out and about locally they are great. The frame is very sturdy and the gears are set to a good ratio. We keep ours folded in part of the RV basement while traveling and then have them set up, ready to use at the CG.
When they were delivered it took very little time to assemble and the just air in to the tires.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...ing-bike/70091



Richard & Diane
2014 Cedar Creek 38FL
With an F350 DRW

[mike618]

Originally Posted by Black

What brand of bike do you have ?
You have gears on them or not ?

7 speed some off brand we bought thru a catalog for about $130 each

[Black]

The one I am looking at now is made by Shwinn , 6 speeds, 20" wheels & front and back pull type V brakes , front and rear fenders and "luggage carrier" on back.
The reviews on it are fairly good...and they go for 280$ at Canadian Tire Stores.


Found another at Costco on line (Canada) for 190$, but no gears and rear brakes by backward pedalling, front pull type V brakes with carry bag.

[Hutch333id]

I got ours delivered free through CW when we paid a visit to Montana. They actually arrived at the CG about two weeks before we did but the CG was good enough to hold them for us until we arrived. Admittedly, at the time, the Cdn$ was at about par with the US$, so combined with the free delivery, it made it a pretty good deal.

They are good sturdy bikes and we use our quite often when out camping.



Richard & Diane
2014 Cedar Creek 38FL
With an F350 DRW

[BigTJohn]

Remember that "Schwinn" now is not what it used to be. A Chinese co. bought the Schwin name maybe 18 years ago. They can put it on anything they want. 20" bikes are good for very limited use, as mentioned. 24" or better, 26" folding bikes, 7 spd rear gears would be better and could go a lot farther than the 20" wheeled bikes. They fold to almost the same size and set up very easily. Granted, the size is a little bigger but really pretty close to what a folded 20" is. All that said, a 26" bike will be much more stable and ride-able than a 20", can go faster and be more comfortable. Most bike shops would have parts for a 26" than a 20" in stock so any repairs could be made on the road and not have to be waiting for parts.

[Rockwoodjoe]

We mount our bikes on the front of the truck where I can watch them. The wife said no dirty bikes in the new trailer. Bought my Curt hitch and bike rack on Amazon. Curt has videos on you tube for installation. I wouldn't have it any other way.


2015 Rockwood 2703ws
Ford f-150

[LeeandMick]

We use two 20" Dahon folding bikes. We have had them over 10 years. They are very reliable and low maintenance. I am considering getting a 26" or 700c large bike for myself. Wife is satisfied with hers as is. I ride a bike everyday. She rides occasionally. Hope this help.


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[Black]

Originally Posted by LeeandMick

We use two 20" Dahon folding bikes. We have had them over 10 years. They are very reliable and low maintenance. I am considering getting a 26" or 700c large bike for myself. Wife is satisfied with hers as is. I ride a bike everyday. She rides occasionally. Hope this help.


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Thank you for your input...it does help...10 years is a long time !
How is it on compacted gravel or stone dust ?
My preferred bike path along the St-Lawrence Seaway is like that...so that info would be very appreciated if you experienced on that kind of surface.
Thanks again !

[Wolfeden]

We have just the ones you are looking at from Canadian Tire. We have used them for a few of years both at home and camping and they work great for us. We bought ours on Kijiji for $200. for both. They fold quite compact and fit in our motorhome storage, We put a basket on the front of one and a milk crate on the luggage rack of the other.

[Sunnyfun]

We also have had our Dahons for 10 years, 6 speed, bought at CW and they had them all put together, weigh only about 27 pounds each. We pull a tracker and put them in there. As far as riding on different surfaces, rode them on the mulch trails at Peninsula SP in Wisconsin with no problem , on packed dirt roads elsewhere and even the beach at Daytona. Probably the longest I ride have rode is ten miles. We have been very pleased with them. Good luck with what you find !

[extremebike]

Bike performance off road has to with the tread pattern and the width of the tire, in addition to the diameter of the wheel. The smaller the wheel the more likely it is to side slide and be more influenced by potholes etc.

My wife had a mountain bike with slick tires and it was terrible off road, changed to knobby tires and it was completely different handling.

PM me if you have any questions.

[Black]

Thanks ev1 for your experiences and comments.
I just ordered through Amazon a 20" 7 speed Tekcoup folding bike.
Best thing is, it's built here in BC, Canada...not a Chinese product like a lot I searched.
Should receive it sometimes in the next week.

[gbpacker]

We have a hybrid trailer, so installing a bike rack was not an option. Folding bikes seem to be a good approach as we could carry them in the back of the truck. We have Downdraft bikes with 12 speeds(?) and like them very much.


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