Airnimal Rhino

[nobby]

Since enquiring about Moulton frames in another thread the offer of an Airnimal Rhino has come my way.
Very different to a Moulton, I know, but I am tempted by the off road capability.

I've seen one at a Folding Society meet, but only looked at it in passing.
I'd appreciate any thoughts from on the machine from YACF-ers.

Cheers

[jellied]

I tried one briefly not so long ago at an off-road centre. granted it was only 10 minutes in the car park and bit round the forest, but i didn't enjoy it. the small wheels were a big factor.

my general conclusion was it's a lot money for a very specialised bike.


given enough money i'd get one but it would be n+10 after a few others.

[clarion]

Airnimals are good bikes, and seem to behave more like 'full-size' bikes than most folders.  If you can cope with 20" wheels, then the Rhino's ?24" shouldn't be an issue.  Where they fall down is that the fold is rather awkward, and involves removing a wheel.  If it's an occasional fold, then that might be OK.

The Rhino is an odd beast, though.  I can see the Chameleon is a decent enough road bike, and the Joey serves well as a commuter. but the Rhino is really an off-roader.  I couldn't see myself riding offroad with small wheels.

[nobby]

Airnimals are good bikes, and seem to behave more like 'full-size' bikes than most folders.  If you can cope with 20" wheels, then the Rhino's ?24" shouldn't be an issue.  Where they fall down is that the fold is rather awkward, and involves removing a wheel.  If it's an occasional fold, then that might be OK.

The Rhino is an odd beast, though.  I can see the Chameleon is a decent enough road bike, and the Joey serves well as a commuter. but the Rhino is really an off-roader.  I couldn't see myself riding offroad with small wheels.

hi TJ
The Rhino is 20" wheels and my likely off road is towpaths and bridlepaths rather than mountainous stuff.
I'm after a comfort increase and something to build up now the Brompton is finished. I'll keep the B but think the Rhino may do for occasional 'folding' like starting and finishing a trip with a train journey.

[clarion]

Sorry, my mistake. 

Sounds like just the sort of use a Rhino would be good for.