I have just purchased a MK1 having admired these great bikes for years. I am pre-empting the break of the plastic top ball joint and wanted to know if the chap that had the prototype made actually had a production model fabricated…if so I would be very interested in buying one.
I have read loads about these triangular machines and cannot wait to check over my new stead and make sure I can commute into the big smoke on it…probably a bit ambitious on a +20 year old machine but I am going to try!
Just picked up my MK1 Strida today…finally!! It is pretty good condition considering its age. it is one of the first 7000 made with a serial number of 6824 or thereabouts. I have had a bit of ride on it and it feels good. The only problem is the seat bracket is broken which means that the seat swings a bit. Does anyone know of any where that I can get my hands on a replacement please? Would a new quick release one fit a MK1 at all? Many thanks in advance for anyone`s help
I haven’t a clue, but when I remember correctly wrote somebody (maybe Amuro?) that the 5.0 molding version does also fit the 3.0.
Maybe it does on Mk1 too, guess you should simply try it, the normal moldings are not expensive.
Looking at diagram 14 at page 33 of the Strida 1 manual I’d say the moldings are - at least - similar.
Perhaps you unmount your molding one day, we might be able to compare your part with new(er) ones via the dimensions and the location of the seat pin.
I have spoken to Velorution and they say the QR seat mounting will not fit the MK1…not to be defeated I then rang Van Moof in the Netherlands and they think that it should fit it. I think I am going to give it a try. I will let you know what the outcome is
Latest update is that I rang Velorution again and spoke to very nice chap called Conrad this time, who asked me to send a picture of the damaged seat post when it was in half. I did this and he reckons that the QR seat post will fit OK…so I am off to London on Wednesday to buy it and will let you know the outcome
Well…good news. The new Strida QR seat mount fits my Mk1 perfectly. There is only one pin position to use but that does not really matter. It was easy to fit using the CD provided and looks great. Off for a test ride tomorrow morning. Thanks to Conrad at Velorution at 88 Great Portland Street London. The folks at the shop were very helpful and told me that there was a shipment on it`s way to them of the very latest Stridas. Will have to go and pay another visit when I am next in Town.
I am happy to post pictures if anyone wants a look.
Well…I have now had a ride on my MK1 and it was great fun! I am used to riding a road bike clad in Lycra so the riding position is totally different. You do get people`s attention when riding one of these mobile triangles! I probably look a bit ridiculous perched atop this bit of design history…but I do not care. I had a very pretty girl smile at me and check out what was between my legs…it made my day. I am 6ft 1 so things are a little cramped but it is going to be great for getting to my various customer meetings from the underground stations in and around London…when the weather is nice.
I remember also clearly a group of girls…well, not really smiling; more laughing about the small wheeled triangle between - you know…just, these were children
I have used the MK 1 twice this week now for trips around London…and it was great, it beats the underground in nice weather and you get to see the city when you are not avoiding the incredibly annoying and dangerous red London buses…they are a compete and utter menace! Why oh why do we put bikes in the same lanes as the biggest thing on the roads…double deckers?? I have been back to Velorution to have a peek at their new Stridas…they are fab. There is one that has curved handlebars in British racing green that I really like. I may have to do another Cycle Scheme purchase to add to my collection!