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Thursday 5th July 2001, 1130 BST
Turning from luggage to transport, three steps to unfolding the bike from the boot.
folded bike

STEP 1 My bike is a Brompton, in its fully folded form it forms a compact package, other makes will fold in different ways affecting their overall size.

second stage unfolding

STEP 2 With the saddle up, handle bars up and front wheel out its looking a bit like an exercise bike but making it easy to park.

fully unfolded bike

STEP 3 Flicking out the rear wheel turns it into a fully functioning bike, practice makes perfect with old hands completing the folding / unfolding in 15 seconds.

See the easy steps to unfolding the bike
>> Turning it from luggage to transport.

>> Follow another of Bristol's folding cyclists on his morning journey.

>>
Every day Vince Wright commutes to the city and he told BBC Bristol Online about his routine.

 

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