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gltux · 01-19-2010, 03:12 PM

I'd guess it's about 20Kg or 44lbs, all steel 3 speed hub gears from 1977, when folding just meant it had a hinge in it.

I drive 2 miles, shocking yes, but only one day a week when I take the card and paper to the recycling centre. That's got to offset it slightly eh

And the first mile is coasting, engine off.

The car is an ancient carb design with a hideous auto choke that won't come off until the car is at full temp. So the bike can't do too much damage when it's in there and definitely saves on the fuel the car would use in "cold start" mode on later trips.

So I guess the best thing to do is rip out the auto choke and get a manual one and keep bringing the bicycle.

01-19-2010, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
gltux EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England Posts: 10 Yamaha - '83 Yamaha MJ50 Towny 90 day: 95.51 mpg (US) Charlie - '87 Reliant Rialto SE 90 day: 50.72 mpg (US) Van2 - '99 Peugeot Expert 90 day: 40.65 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'd guess it's about 20Kg or 44lbs, all steel 3 speed hub gears from 1977, when folding just meant it had a hinge in it. I drive 2 miles, shocking yes, but only one day a week when I take the card and paper to the recycling centre. That's got to offset it slightly eh And the first mile is coasting, engine off. The car is an ancient carb design with a hideous auto choke that won't come off until the car is at full temp. So the bike can't do too much damage when it's in there and definitely saves on the fuel the car would use in "cold start" mode on later trips. So I guess the best thing to do is rip out the auto choke and get a manual one and keep bringing the bicycle.