New Folding bicycle Owners ! Say Hi and Introduce Yourself

[maclife]

Hi Folks

Thought it would be great to have you register, and introduce yourself as a proud owner of a Strida or Stridas in this forum. Say a few words, of your experience and how you have loved your new life transporter.

Yes I got mine today ! Weeeeeee ! A white one, but yet to have it go on the road as yet.

Will be "touring" the Western part of Singapore to see how the Strida takes to the road : )

So here goes -

1. Maclife on a Strida White, and I have named it Mac : )

[leongfm]

Hi

Ok...I will bite!

I got my Strida today as well in the evening. Mine is brush silver. I bought some accessories to go with the bike as well - a small pouch, bell, front and rear lights.

I cycled from the Strida shop to my home in Balestier after the purchase. After dinner I took the bike for a ride along the Whampoa Park Connector. I like the feel of the bike though there were some rattling noises coming from the front whenever I rode on something rough - still trying to figure out where they come from. Anyone has any idea? Apart from this I am quite happy with the bike.


Leong

[minkhunk]

Minkhunk here (the nick sounds like my Chinese Name lah, my ex gf gave this name to me so hahaha), Brush Silver. Has the bar mirror, pouch, Computer (no backlite  ), front and rear lights, and a nice Prowell helmet. Cycles to school at SMU every day, and along Orchard Road especially, or Bukit Timah on my way back home.

Got my Strida a couple of weeks back after seeing StridaSingapore and Baru at a bazaar in my school, fell in love with the bike at first sight man... Since then, have introduced at least 2 people to where to get the bike, and gave the name card of the shop to 1 fella today at PS Carls' Junior when I was grabbing dinner for my friends in school (with the bike in my hands of cos!) Got many stares, talked to at least 10 strangers so far, and love folding/unfolding it in public. Haha! 

Most importantly, I like this bike cos it doesn't go too fast nor too slowly. I can ride it at 25kmph constantly and feel a good workout for at least 15 min on my way home every nite, and to school I take it leisurely at 20kmph, which is good for a wake-up sweat! Am waiting for my break to start so that I can ride alllll the way to visit my girl at Bukit Batok, can't wait to try the Park Connector between Buena Vista and Bukit Batok and beyond! Hah!!

Anyways, do post pics of you guys on the bike and all! And if you have seen any new stuff to 'zhng' the bike, let me know where to get them too man!!

[baru]

  I am Baru and own a Ferrari Red Strida.  I got my Strida last year and have been riding it for weekend cycling at East Coast, weekday cycling to the Esplanade and Funan Centre and CNY visits.  I have the front and rear lights, the cyclocomputer, the FABULOUS get seat, the bike pouch (I have put a chilli sauce bottle in it before!), my German-made bell (small but powerful), emergency bike pump and of course my tyre patch and levers (all thrown into my bottomless pit of a pouch).

Met Minkhunk and his girlfriend at a SMU roadshow and I am glad you are enjoying your ride a lot, Minkhunk! When you are on your break, can you
take pictures of your ride to Bukit Batok? Havent been that area and want to know how via the park connector?

MacLife and Leong, we believe you will grow to love the Strida soon. Oldies on Foldies, I thought the Perth pictures were really scenic. For those not in the know, Oldies on Foldies is the travelling 'ambassador', his white Strida has been to many scenic places and 'tasted' lots of yummy food!

[ngapauk]

Hi New and Old Stridians,

I had got my brush silver Strida just before this CNY. I was introduced to Strida at SMU roadshow. This is my first folding bike. I am using it to commute to my office at least 2 to 3 days a week. I posted my route to the office yesterday as well.

Cheers
Ngapauk

[chucky]

Hi boys and girls.. i got my yellow Strida a couple of weeks back.. haven't thought of a name for it but i may call it Chucky!.. next time when you see a yellow strida with Chucky Nice Guy stickers.. that might be me!

anyway hope to see you guys around soon..

[poommm]

My so sad.....................I'm just sold my silver brush MK3 last month 
My Rida is my first folding bike of my life.
Rida took me around Bangkok whole 7 months and make my Volvo cry.
And then I'm crying too when I post sale my pyramid bike on internet.
.................
Tears from my right eye is for MK3 who walk away.......
but tears from left eyes is for MK1 who just come in my life.....
My eyes clossing 1 minute and open again after take all memory in the deepest of my heart......
Strida MK1 is my new touchable dream,It's like a time machine that take me turn back in felling of year 1989
I will start again with the first model of Strida
I hope every body will preserve your Strida as long as you can
When I ride MK1,I know that MK3 is better and a lot of evolutions
I'll tale my MK1 later and let me listen new owner story for recall my old memory.
Here is my old naughty Rida.

[baru]

  Pooommm I love your emotional 'poem' on the 'departure" of your beloved Rida 3.

Can you show us some pictures of your new love in your life - the Strida MK1?  For those who do not know what the very first Strida Version 1 look like, it will be an eye opener! I am sure Strida MK1 will be a great love too.

Please click http://stridasingapore.com/forum/index.php?board=13.0 to have a look at Poommm's MK1.

[Tinman]

Hi All,

Saw the Strida at the SMU roadshow. Just before CNY my wife said go get one to catchup on the presents she owes me. So on Feb 16 I got my silver Strida.

My usual rides are in the evening from our home on Elias Rd out to Pasir Ris Park as far as the Tampines Park connector (exploring different ways to get the Park, Last Friday stumble upon the Gallop Stable).

Looking fwd to meeting up and have a ride together.

Take care n ride safe
Tinman

[maclife]

Hi All,

Saw the Strida at the SMU roadshow. Just before CNY my wife said go get one to catchup on the presents she owes me. So on Feb 16 I got my silver Strida.

My usual rides are in the evening from our home on Elias Rd out to Pasir Ris Park as far as the Tampines Park connector (exploring different ways to get the Park, Last Friday stumble upon the Gallop Stable).

Looking fwd to meeting up and have a ride together.

Take care n ride safe
Tinman

I wish I could also claimed an "Otang" from my wife as well : )

[maclife]

Hi everyone

Keep on riding and reading, and writing.

So far listed are the following Colours of Stridas:

1. Brush Silver - 4
2. white - 2
3. Yellow - 1
4. Red - 2
5. Orginal Black Mk 1 - 1

Summary of owners: All Mainly Mk 3s

    Model    Colour      Name      Owner                Age     Add Ons
1.  Mk1     Original        -         poommm                -               -
2.  Mk3      White        -         oldies on foldies        -       Globl Mileage to his bike
3.  Mk3       Red        Ferrari    baru                     2006   FL, RL, CC, GS, SP, BE, BP, TP, BT
4.  Mk3     Yellow      Chucky   chucky                Jan 07          -
5.  Mk3     B. Silver       -         minkhunk            Jan 07   BM, SP, CC, FL, RL, HM
6.  Mk3     B. Silver       -         tinman                Feb 07         -
7.  Mk3     B. Silver       -         leongfm              Feb 07  SP, BE, FL, RL
8.  Mk3     B. Sliver       -         ngapauk              Feb 07        -
9.  Mk3      White      Mac       maclife                Mar 07   FL, RL, CC, BE, HM
10.Mk3       Red          -         davidteh              Dec 06   BS                       (Added to the list 21 Mar 07)
 
Add Ons Abbreviations:
SP - Small pouch
BS - Bell
FL - Front lights
RL - Rear lights
BM - Bar mirrors
CC - Cyclocomputer
HM - Helment
GS - Gel Seat
BP - Bike Pump
TP - Tyre Patch
BT - Bike Tools

[davidtch]

Hi guy,

I own a Ferrari Red Mk3.  I bought it last December.  My only add on is the bell.  I rided to work everyday.  Till now, i got ppl coming up to ask me the bike.  I hope to add on a pair of SPD & cyclo computer.

[maclife]

Hi guy,

I own a Ferrari Red Mk3.  I bought it last December.  My only add on is the bell.  I rided to work everyday.  Till now, i got ppl coming up to ask me the bike.  I hope to add on a pair of SPD & cyclo computer.

Hi David, welcome.

Hope to meet you at one of the gatherings, as you are an avid rider 

[Strida Singapore]

hi david,

welcome onboard the strida forum. hope you can share with us more about your Ferrari routes.

[davidtch]

Actually, i m quite a 'rough' rider.  The screw 4 d magnet is kind of drop off along d way due to the terrain.  I stay @ Upper Boon Keng and my office is in Centennial Tower (Millenia Walk).  I will ride thru Geylang Lor 1 and turn rite @ Geylang Road.  On tis road, i will use pedestrian walk as much as possible due to heavy traffic and heavy vehicle for KPE contruction. 

Rite after Kallang River, i will ride turn into Kallang River Park and continue to Marina Promenade.  D road in the park is very bumpy due to interconnecting brick.  If ur tyre is low on air, u will need to more effort.  However, wif more air, the ride will be more bumpy.  Once i reach the shear bridge overpass (overlooking Tanjung Rhu Condo), i will turn rite via gravel road into Raffles Boulevard.

I will cycle on pedestrian path on Raffles Boulevard & turn rite @ traffic lite junction toward Millenia Walk.  I cycle almost everyday thati i might hav to change my tire n next few mths.  By the way, i juz wear my usual working attire & cycle.  It is breezy in the morning when u cycle thru the park.

[Strida Singapore]

hey david,

i love the park connector starting from the old public gas works there leading all the way to the esplanade. are we talking about the same one?

anyway, can you tell me which "screw" did you drop off? is it the one you turn to controlling the magnetic strength? can show me a pic here?

wanna know just for you safety's sake. if it the same screw i mentioned above, then it is ok. 

[davidtch]

It is the same route that u mention except i start from old courts/furniture mall.  In morning, d air is cool.  So i could cycle @ higher speed without perspiring.

On d screw 4 magnet, it is tis little screw which control d strength of the magnet.  I juz need 2 b more careful when i push d bike now.

[chucky]

wow cycle this distance without perspiring! 

bravo!

[awcute]

Hi, my handle is awcute.
I have the bright yellow strida. I guess having lived in toa payoh for 6 years and travelling by MRT daily, the yellow colour kind of rub on me (Toa Payoh MRT station colour is bright yellow).

Accessories: helmet, backpack, mud guard, blinky red rear light, blinky bright front light, bell, and sometimes a micro tripod (with velcro).
I will probably make a pouch, having seen one on the net but none sold here yet... or at least I dunno.

[maclife]

Hi, my handle is awcute.
I have the bright yellow strida. I guess having lived in toa payoh for 6 years and travelling by MRT daily, the yellow colour kind of rub on me (Toa Payoh MRT station colour is bright yellow).

Accessories: helmet, backpack, mud guard, blinky red rear light, blinky bright front light, bell, and sometimes a micro tripod (with velcro).
I will probably make a pouch, having seen one on the net but none sold here yet... or at least I dunno.

Hi Awcute... welcome. When did you get your ride ? 6  years ago ?

[awcute]

Hi, my handle is awcute.
I have the bright yellow strida. I guess having lived in toa payoh for 6 years and travelling by MRT daily, the yellow colour kind of rub on me (Toa Payoh MRT station colour is bright yellow).

Accessories: helmet, backpack, mud guard, blinky red rear light, blinky bright front light, bell, and sometimes a micro tripod (with velcro).
I will probably make a pouch, having seen one on the net but none sold here yet... or at least I dunno.

Hi Awcute... welcome. When did you get your ride ? 6  years ago ?

for a moment I thought you ask something that is quite personal I am not ready to discuss in forums yet...

Hahahahahahahahahahaha...
OK OK, just being cheeky for once.

I learn to ride a bike in primary school, P3 I think. 

Then in my 2nd yr of senior high (Indonesian education system - 6 yrs Pri, 3 yrs Jr Hi., 3 yr Snr Hi) i switched to 110 cc motorbike. I have 3 accidents and I got grounded (my mum get my dad to sell the bike). I am save, just scratches here and there having protective jacket and trashed 2 helmets.
Yeah, going 100 km/hr top speed is quite scary. I was less wise back then.

Then I learn to rollerblade on my own (no teacher) when I was in Australia. I think that was in 1993. (so you see I am not that young)

Then last year I went to big boyz toys and saw some nice yellow wheelies... and thought... I gotta have one of this cool device. So I bought it. I went to office a few time with that and some of my colleagues expresses some interest. The only barrier for them is coughing the $$$, so... thinking about the safety of my bike, I ride them to office less, just in case... 

[davidtch]

Welcome awcute!!  I m not sure 'bout ur route to work.  However, i m 1 of d rare breed who cycle 2 work daily.  I m not really worry bout accident as i tend 2 cycle on pedestrian walkway.  However, i do give way all d time 2 pedestrian.  On d other hand, most of my cycle route is within Park.  I hope it will help u.  By d way, i also bought my Ferrari Red in Big Boyz Toy.

[Strida Singapore]

hi guys, i try to cycle home every evening after work too. just need some planning, the route can be very safe. i will take a train or bus from boon keng to potong pasir and then i will take the park connector all the way to bishan park, turn right to AMK library and turn right to Nanyang Poly all the way down to sengkang on the pedestrian walkway. 14.5km in 1hr 20 mins. good work out.

[awcute]

I have never ride to work, since my workplace is almost on top of mrt station (dhobi ghaut - north east line, -- almost -- so I am not working at hsbc, ok? )
Plus it will be too sweaty. May be I cycle back home? hm... dhobi ghaut to AMK how far eh? Or may be I go MRT till toa payoh then from there cycle to AMK?

[coolthought]

hi hi

Can't remember exactly when I learned to cycle but i'm able to remember exactly what happen and how I managed to learn to cycle without any training wheels. It was a bright day. An empty basketball court by the river. I was on my friend's bicycle. He and his sister were trying to help me learn how to balance. Feeling of freedom and wind in my face for the first time. Nearly hit a lamp post before coming to a stop. Forever instinctively learned how to balance on a moving 2 wheeler. 

First owned bicycle was a blue BMX bought using cash from working temporary at a factory during school holiday.

Just pick up cycling again to burn fat and increase fitness level.

[will5555]

Hi to all !! I m willie n like to say i like my strida a lot !!

[chucky]

Hi to all !! I m willie n like to say i like my strida a lot !!

Hi Willie.. glad to know u like yr strida.. joining us for the group cycling end april? we can have a mini race 

[maclife]

Hi to all !! I m willie n like to say i like my strida a lot !!

Hi Willie

Care to share more about your self and the Strida ?

[Berserk]

Hi everyone

Keep on riding and reading, and writing.

So far listed are the following Colours of Stridas:

1. Brush Silver - 5
2. white - 2
3. Yellow - 1
4. Red - 2
5. Orginal Black Mk 1 - 1

Summary of owners: All Mainly Mk 3s

    Model    Colour      Name      Owner                Age     Add Ons
1.  Mk1     Original        -         poommm                -               -
2.  Mk3      White        -         oldies on foldies        -       Globl Mileage to his bike
3.  Mk3       Red        Ferrari    baru                     2006   FL, RL, CC, GS, SP, BE, BP, TP, BT
4.  Mk3     Yellow      Chucky   chucky                Jan 07          -
5.  Mk3     B. Silver       -         minkhunk            Jan 07   BM, SP, CC, FL, RL, HM
6.  Mk3     B. Silver       -         tinman                Feb 07         -
7.  Mk3     B. Silver       -         leongfm              Feb 07  SP, BE, FL, RL
8.  Mk3     B. Sliver       -         ngapauk              Feb 07        -
9.  Mk3      White      Mac       maclife                Mar 07   FL, RL, CC, BE, HM
10.Mk3       Red          -         davidteh              Dec 06   BS                       
11.MK3     B. Silver      -          Berserk              April 06   SP, BS, FL, RL, CC, GS, BP, BT (Added to the list 11 Apr 07)

Add Ons Abbreviations:
SP - Small pouch
BS - Bell
FL - Front lights
RL - Rear lights
BM - Bar mirrors
CC - Cyclocomputer
HM - Helment
GS - Gel Seat
BP - Bike Pump
TP - Tyre Patch
BT - Bike Tools

[Berserk]

Hi everyone!

i've juz gotten my first (and definitely won't be my last) Strida today!
Gotten to our 'HeadQuarter' after work close to 6pm and left ard 8.30pm a happy newbie Strida owner!
The specs and accessories of my ride's as shown on the post above..

Can't call myself a rider yet.. At least after my first 'expedition' to Bishan Park 1 after i've digested my dinner hahah..

Chat more with you folks later!