STRiDA

[The Renaissance Man]

This was literally saved from the landfill. It's amaizing what people will throw out instead of trying to repair. I'm guessing because the saddle mount was missing and the pin that helps secure it was broken, that was the reason it was brought to the dump. Luckily it was pulled aside and sold to me! (It's good to befriend people working there).

I've already ordered the parts to fix it and put it back in service. Can't wait to ride it!

 

[kingfish254]

Those aren't cheap either. Nice score!

 

[rrtbike]

Interesting. And strange.
Good save TRM.

 

[macncheese]

Nice score. It also doubles as a wheel painting rig

Takes a second to get used to the steering but surprisingly rideable. Enjoy it!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Nice score. It also doubles as a wheel painting rig

I'm currently in my triangle period.

 

[rrtbike]

I hope you are getting a hairpin saddle to give it a penny farthing feel....

 

[kingfish254]

You gotta do a TRM tank mockup in this thing.

 

[toro1978]

I am curious what does it look like with a seat.

Wow, I initially liked it because it is so unusual, but now I see it also has double disks and a belt drive. And one sided forks on both wheels.

P.S. Just googled strida. It even has an optional mini-rack.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I finally had time to get back on this bike now that the build off frenzy has stopped. I've had the parts sitting in a box for a few weeks now.

This thing is super light weight. The steering has a very quick response similar to a scooter but it's easy to adapt to it pretty quickly.
Fun to ride!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

That's neat. Never seen one. I'd ride that, especially with the kids.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I had never seen one either.
Just got back from riding it a couple of miles. I like the upright riding position. Very comfortable.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I've been interested in those for a few minutes... Any chance you could post a ride video?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I didn't get a video but here's one that I found that tells more about it. Much better than me riding anyway!

 

[Chad T]

Much better than me riding anyway

No....don't think it is....think we'd rather see Jim on that peculiar (but cool) little bike..

 

[MattiThundrrr]

So, mountain bike conversion? I bet you could get a suspension fork on there somehow! Maybe one of those Cannondale lefties

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The STRiDA was perfect for taking to the beach! It folded up small enough to easily pack up and came in very handy for transporting me around.

The biggest reason for taking it was to transport myself to and from the gigs that I played. The venue was 1/2 mile from our hotel. The wife and kids had access to the car while I was away both nights.

It also came in handy for going and picking up carry out pizza!

Didn't think to take a picture of it packed in the car but here it is still folded up (back home).

 

[kingfish254]

Great bike for the small wheel winter build off!
I still think it needs a TRM tank photoshop mockup.
Cool to see you already put it to good use!

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Yeah that's Class 2 gold right there...

Carl.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I still think it needs a TRM tank photoshop mockup.

As you asked. Not photoshopped though, it's the real thing just taped in place.

Pretty cool looking actually.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The lines kinda work!