It's settled, then!
foldy bike
anyone have any experience playing competitively with a folding bike? assuming the weight, ratio, etc. is all relatively sound, I think it could actually have some nice advantages. Being able to cross over easily would be one such plus, but I suppose it would make for a pretty lousy goalie.
i played almost a year on a 26" folder, the dahon cadenza solo. the geo is a little slack but it worked alright for what it is
Haha wait this is Jeremy Davis! Oh hey man how's france!? That's awesome that you're playin' polo over there.
Many people have tried playing on piccolos and other small wheeled bikes that are like folding bikes, but they all switch to regular ones! I just think they're a little awkward, perhaps no one ever feels quite stable on one. I don't know exactly!
You could ask whoever won this: http://columbusbikepolo.tumblr.com/post/15635360392/there-will-be-skidz-...
Background info and more ugly color schemes here: http://www.bigshotbikes.com/polo-bikes.html.
This unique machine is sure to help you dominate the polo court or at least turn some heads.
Mmhm.
Yeah - I took a crack at reviewing the Big Shot polo bike here: http://lancasterpolo.com/2011/05/26/big-shot-polo-bikes-eh/
Best of all was L'Dan's comment under the article. They took it real personal that I was judging on looks.
this is one of the most ridiculous "bicycles" i have ever seen.
i'm not exactly sure what market a bike like that appeals to, but bike polo should not be one of them. there is no advantage in using a bike like that for bike polo, other than maybe being able to fold it up and bring it on the bus with you to and from the court if you don't actually like riding bikes. it's also worth mentioning that this bicycle is $1,700 and weighs almost 30 pounds.
look, you can ride any pedal powered, two wheeled vehicle for bike polo, but you will not excel at the game riding a clown bike. look at pictures of any major tournament and you won't see any serious player riding a non 700c or 26" bicycle.
not trying to be a dick, but you're making it hard posting shit like this, bro.
look at pictures of any major tournament and you won't see any serious player riding a non 700c or 26" bicycle.
For the present, I give you right, but I can remember of that one particular in the past, Taka's "mini bike", for example crossed here at Polomotion 2010 in Utrecht (also seen at the whbpc 2010 in Berlin).
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4091/5197677331_dea32828bf_o.jpg
Priceless!
(Maybe, Taka from Eindhoven's team EHVFXD, is the one to ask, even he now switched to 26" front and 700c rear..)
i've definitely seen people play on unconventional setups like 20" bmx bikes; hell, there used to be a mini bike (16" and smaller) polo league in seattle before the sport became so competitive:
although i appreciate the novelty of adults riding childrens' bikes, i don't think it's the path to better polo.
did taka do well in the tournaments that he rode his 20" bike?
Yes, I agree, and this was not my point, but I must say that sometimes, if success is givin' you right, there is some exceptions to rules..
So Taka, who managed to do quite well with his team, qualifying for example themselves for the final rounds of EHBPC 2010 in Geneva, finishing around 15th, and become the year after benelux champs.. against us, so that's why I'm knowing him well.. ;)
But now, like I said, he changed his set-up and we managed also to beat his team.. ;)
that's cool. i'm sure he's playing better on a bigger bike. his knees are probably thanking him too. rollo 4 evah! : )
I'm too lazy to look it up. but is it against the rules to ride anything but a 26/27/700c bike in NAH tournaments?
Maybe have a look at this frame. One coupling piece, two hinging points in the toptube. Not really a conventional folding bike, but if your final goal is transportability it might work.
I wouldn't use for polo (maybe), but I like it a lot.
While i may not personally use that frame, something like this with polo geometry would be cool:
http://www.englishcycles.com/custombikes/folding-29er-mountain-bike/
Dual quick releases near the bb shell. Interesting design for sure.
Mike Maverick here in San Diego uses one of these for his polo rig: a 26-inch folding mountain bike. I know that he has used it in more than one tourney, and he seems to like it. The airlines did, however, slap him with a bicycle charge after they found out what was in the bag...
http://www.amazon.com/Columba-Folding-Shimano-Yellow-SP26S_YLW/dp/B002LT...
EDIT: I have ridden it on the court as well, and though I would set it up differently than Maverick has his, I would definitely look into using one for flying to tourneys. It's rigid, not terribly flexy, and feels solid. But then again it also weighs about 35 pounds.
The airlines did, however, slap him with a bicycle charge after they found out what was in the bag...
what airline? did they just ask or go through the bag?
The airlines did, however, slap him with a bicycle charge after they found out what was in the bag...
what airline? did they just ask or go through the bag?
I believe it was Virgin Atlantic; he flew from So Cal to London. He told me they made him open the bag.
i've always wondered how airline workers think that they can make you open your bag. you should be able to tell the airline staff to get fucked because it's an invasion of privacy and they have no real authority. sure, tsa can open your bags, throw your belongings across the room, and only put back half of it without any repercussions, but airline workers don't share that power. i was caught lying when flying with my bike once and had to pay like $150, but looking back, i should have told the airline worker that the contents were none of his business and since my luggage was within the dimensions and weight limits, he should charge me the check-in fee and send me on my way if the airline wanted my patronage. i will never fly delta again. fucking assholes.
I just don't understand what airlines have against bicycles in general. I understand why they have a weight and size limit on bicycles, but if the packaged bike is less than 72 cubic inches, and weighs less than 50 pounds (Southwest Airlines dimensions for standard baggage), then what's the big deal? Hockey goalie bags filled with goalie equipment might easily weigh just as much or more than a packaged bicycle, not to mention other scenarios (excessive tourist trinkets in your large suitcase etc).
A Canadian polo player once told me that bicycles fly for free on Westjet, which makes me wish that Westjet was a more widespread airline. Even though I love Southwest Airlines, and they DO give you 2 free checked bags per flight, they will STILL charge you $50 each way for the bicycle if they are aware of it. Why, I ask, Why??? This, in my opinion, is one of the single biggest complaints of the traveling polo player. My point is, we shouldn't have to lie.
Agreed, thought southwest doesn't charge you if it's in a bike bag in my experience, also tell them its sporting equipment. if the bike doesn't function ( i.e. taken apart) it qualifies as sporting equipment. and you usually won't be charged if it's under weight and meets dimensions.
Nah.
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