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    Blix Vika+

    I ordered a Blix Vika+ via my LBS on June 8th. I wanted it in black but the shop only keeps them in green and cream. LBS says Blix shipped the bike June 14th, but as of June 23rd it still hasn't shown up at the shop. I hadn't heard of Blix taking a long time to fulfill orders elsewhere on the...
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    Choosing between folding bikes & the local shops that sell them

    Thanks J.R.! Yeah, I don't plan to keep the battery in the trunk -- all the LBS suggest charging the battery when not actively using it. I hadn't heard about cold affecting the brakes, that's pretty interesting. Sounds like I could avoid the hydraulic issue with the Vika+ as it uses v-brakes...
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    Choosing between folding bikes & the local shops that sell them

    It'll be a commuting bike that will be stored in my trunk, as I live in a walk-up without an elevator. My commute is ~4 mi each way with ~1.5mi long hill, and I used to do it on my pedal-powered hybrid but now I get too sweaty for the workplace & need another option. I'm currently deciding...
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