I bought a 3Sixty foldie bike! First Ride & Review.

[@AndyinSG]

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[@cchongchannel8943]

Thanks very much for sharing the info and experience of using this bike. To me there is no problem of choosing the most cheapest and budget friendly product, as we all know, not everyone could afford to buy a brompton bike. So buy according to what you can actually afford and as long as you are happy with it and also it suits you well, then that is good enough in my opinion. Keep up the good work. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy riding your $840 bike and to be honest, not everyone (including myself) could afford $840 bike too. Not to mention that it folds just like a brompton bike which is really awesome to many of us. So please do enjoy it by riding more. Take good care and God bless!

[@AndyinSG]

Totally agree with you. Buy what you like or what you can afford. Thanks for dropping by.

[@Joy-oq1bj]

I just bought a 3-sixty today! Super excited! I am quite petite, I hope I can manage long distance ride and if I am exhausted then I could easily grab or a cab home! Thank you for the vid

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for dropping by. Hope you enjoy your new bike. Quite sure you will have no problems with trolleying it as these tri-folds fold very compact.

[@louiscastero6566]

Awesome explanation vid!! I am a newbie budget conscious guy just like you, make sense to get one of those too as alternative to the high end Brompton! Vid demo is very useful information for me b4 buying. U have a nice, relax calm voice.. haha. Thanks for sharing mate~ good luck & take care.

[@AndyinSG]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I sure hope you found the video useful. I gotta admit I didn’t spend enough time with this bike. I’d sold it a few days after filming this video. I’ve since moved on to smaller bicycles which I find suits me better as I’m a hamster-sized guy. 😂 Hope you get yours soon!

[@TheZalaran]

Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.

[@fredphua]

Hey I enjoyed your review and congratulations on the new bike! Certainly hope this will be a platform for you to enjoy cycling, enjoy your miles!! ;)

[@AndyinSG]

Hey Freddie, thanks for dropping by. Your video was the one that got me into 3Sixty! Having said that, I sold this a week or so after filming the video. I’m a newbie and I actually find the bike rather heavy.

[@fredphua]

@@AndyinSG aahh.. I see. In any case, I'm sure the bike gave you a good glimpse into what's better for you, I'm sure you'll find the dream bike! 😉

[@AndyinSG]

@@fredphua Must gain more experience and learn from gurus like you! 👍

[@fredphua]

@@AndyinSG definitely not a guru, learned so much from others. Just sharing own thoughts hoping it will help and of course to befriend fellow hobbyists like yourself! Adds on to the whole riding experience. 👌😁👍

[@AndyinSG]

@@fredphua Yea man. Totally agree. It’s a really good hobby to have especially in this time. Cheers!

[@brianheard4565]

A set of larger wheels for transport will get rid of the problem you mention re the front wheel making contact with the ground. Bike shops have them!

[@happyface8674]

i have had a more than 10 years old Brompton. at first it felt good but after awhile i realised its just as good as my Tilt 500 in term of riding. i also realised i am not that good a rider as i find after riding 10km, my whole legs feel very tired like lots of lactic acid built up there

[@sohnice]

Get yourself an easy wheel extension rod, that will elevate the easy wheel side nearer to the cushion block. That will distribute the weight of your bike evenly when you push your bike when folded. If you decide to tilt and push your bike at 45 degree, the cushion block will not be damage.

[@AndyinSG]

Great sharing! A pity I have already sold the bike. Who knows, I may get one again some day. :)

[@AndyinSG]

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[@2parkway]

@@AndyinSG Any reason why you sold the bike? Thinking of getting one.

[@AndyinSG]

@@2parkway I felt it was too heavy and cumbersome to lug around. But to be fair, you can trolley it when folded.

[@beyond36horology]

I was looking to see which of your watch videos were the most watched, and it seems it is a video about Foldies!

[@AndyinSG]

Yes. The irony. 😹

[@Drone_PilotSG]

That pervy looking moustach…love it

[@AndyinSG]

???!!!!😹

[@pak1sgp]

Do you think I can fit 2 of these bike into a Mercedes GLA ?

[@AndyinSG]

Not sure man. You might wanna check with Brompton owners too on that issue. These bikes have more or less same dimensions.

[@jonyeo2513]

3sixty vs pikes vs camp Royale, which to choose?

[@AndyinSG]

None of these actually. But I’m just a newbie, so your mileage may vary.

[@sohnice]

They are all the same, with different spec and brands.

[@masonloh1411]

I don't own a Brompton but been riding over 50yrs - I'm no lawyer either - Clearly if intellectual property copyright etc expired / then it's all up to consumers to decide what's best for them > Price / Quality / Image . my opinion is Brompton invest in Great marketing as to all the hype / people buy into great Commercials / Marketing > as they can demand the High price. I remember mid 70's Brompton was not even heard of in U.S. - besides not everyone want's to spend or has $ for Brompton / in general they want a high quality folding in a medium price range .

[@drivestorage1779]

I agree on the hype! It is tough "not" to turn head on a brompton (I'm guilty of that). But I've really REALLY enjoyed my Dahon. Adding a Bike Friday in the family. With Bike Friday's amazing Customer Service track record, I will likely add one of their amazing Diamond Llamma in my collection some time in the future (yes, I can't get enough of that Diamond Llamma. Imagine all the places we could be together!). The PaKIT is a close contender, it is just a cool little machine to watch. Wish I could get my hands on a Tikit. I think the first time I saw someone fold it, my beautiful partner had to close my jaw back up for me. lol. Yes, it's drool worthy. Sadly Bike Friday isn't making it anymore due to high production cost. Used ones are next to impossible to come by. I have a higher chance of locating a Big Foot than locating a used Tikit for sale. lol

[@MisterTechnologic]

The reason Brompton was unheard of in the mid 70s was probably because it didn’t exist…

[@heekongyap]

Thanks for the nice video on the 3 sixty bike.

[@AndyinSG]

Most welcome!

[@stk8331]

Hello, I just bought 3sxity as well. Were you able to fix the problem of having the front wheel touching the ground? I have the same problem :/

[@AndyinSG]

I sold the bike a few days after filming this review, so I didn’t do much about it. But I see that you can get a new frame hook for 3sixty/Pikes. Maybe that may help.

[@stk8331]

@@AndyinSG Thank you :) I will try the new hook

[@AndyinSG]

@@stk8331 Hope it does the trick.

[@rydl2008]

@ST K just hammer down the hook will do but do it slowly using rubber mallet

[@MyHome-op5vp]

Whate size is this?

[@AndyinSG]

Quite small. Wheel size about 16-17inch.

[@en8718]

you DO know that these went for $200-250 each before COVID and the start of the Brompton craze .... and the Brompton was a $1200 + bike then too

[@AndyinSG]

I guess the price hike is inevitable. Everyone is into cycling these days since travelling is not an option. But then it’s a good hobby anyway. Maybe there will be a mass dumping of bicycles in used market when travelling is back in full force.

[@advanishantony2459]

Which model is this ? Wheel size ? Cost ?

[@rudyliong2907]

Thank you. Very comprehensive review.

[@AndyinSG]

Most welcome!

[@chiamwenzhong]

hey man,i got a 3sixty bike today, and the folding was all great until i tried to lift it up after folding, it tends to unfold itself. Do you have this problem? seems like the hook got some problem.

[@AndyinSG]

Hey man. You need to fully insert the seat post in order to “lock up” the fold. Otherwise, you need one of those velcro straps to secure the wheel to frame.

[@chiamwenzhong]

@@AndyinSG yeah, i did fully insert the seat post. Everything seems ok and folded nicely, until i lift it up, it will start to unfold by itself.

[@AndyinSG]

@@chiamwenzhong That doesn’t sound right. Once seat post is slotted in fully, it should hold everything in place. Might wanna check with your bike shop on that.

[@michaelmortera5842]

Hi, great video. Is the front carrier block compatible with the Brompton bag?

[@AndyinSG]

Thank you! I think the accessories are interchangeable because this bike is a Brompton clone.

[@mattiuzzididier8911]

Hello. Do you have a constant clicking noise when you are actioning the pedals of your 3sixty bike? I ask you this question because with a Brompton, this noise is coming from the gearbox...it's not the same than when you stop to pedal and still running. It's another clicking sound from the gearbox hub. Thanks for your help ;-)

[@AndyinSG]

Well, I didn’t encounter this clicking noise during my short ownership of this bike. Maybe you want to check with your bike mechanic on that. Could be as simple as oiling/greasing some areas.

[@mattiuzzididier8911]

@@AndyinSG hello. You speak about a 3sixty or Brompton bike? For the Brompton, I tried 2 bikes and the seller confirm me it's a Brompton gear hub noise. After, I visited another Brompton retailler in Paris, and he told me "it's a Brompton usual noise" ;-)

[@AndyinSG]

@@mattiuzzididier8911 I have no experience with Brompton bikes.

[@mattiuzzididier8911]

@@AndyinSG and for 3sixty bike and it's gear hub, annoying sound when you are pedaling or nothing ? Thanks for your help

[@AndyinSG]

@@mattiuzzididier8911 haven’t come into any problems in the short time I owned the bike.

[@asfsfas2435]

do you find the brake handle kind of at a lower angle problem?

[@AndyinSG]

Yes I did. I think it is to facilitate the folding.

[@drivestorage1779]

great detailed review! Thank you for introducing me to the 3sixty. I have been looking at the Bike Friday PaKIT as an alternative to the brompton. I really do like the PaKIT, the e-assist on it seems ... ah! (the first time I saw it, I thought, "I will not buy another bike, I will not buy another bike, I will not buy another bike, I will not buy another bike"). my beautiful partner went something along the line of, "honey? stop looking at the bike!" lol. We are eager to see more of the 3sixty. Brompton seems great, but the hype factor quite frankly is a turn-off. To me, a good machine is a good machine --> regardless of the brand.

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for dropping by and sharing your experience. This really seem like a good hobby which you can share with family. Excellent!

[@mohamedzakirbinkamaludin5857]

Is your bike the heaviest to pedal at gear 1? And the lightest at gear 3? I don’t know if the rest of the 3sixty users experience this issue.

[@AndyinSG]

I used only the internal hub (3spd) during my brief ride, and yes, I would think it’s the same as you described.

[@dashamin]

👏👏👏👏 hope to see uou on the road!

[@AndyinSG]

Same here! Thanks for dropping by.

[@persimon2008]

Thanks

[@AndyinSG]

👍

[@bakerstreet101]

Will Singaporean bike shops ship to the USA?

[@AndyinSG]

No idea man. Perhaps you email some of them to check.

[@bakerstreet101]

@@AndyinSG the answer seems to be no. But I managed to try riding a 3sixty for an 80km day, and it was fine. I've never ridden a Brompton, so I don't know what I might be missing. I have lifted both, and the 3sixty seems significantly lighter to carry, which makes sense given its plastic clamps vs. Brompton's metal clamps.

[@keithlim1075]

I find a bit strange when folded front wheeler got slightly entangled with rear wheel as I had seen a full demo fm another retailer - Pikes v 3Sixty side by side ( perhaps a 3/4 Gen model. U may check it out.

[@AndyinSG]

It’s due to the frame length. The 3Sixty (at least the one in the video) has a shorter frame, so the wheels touch when folded.

[@sohnice]

Original Brompton will entangled with front wheel too.

[@sanjaydhan]

I am keen to buy your bike if you are not gonna use it. Let me know

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks man. But I already sold it last Sunday.

[@MrYongfh]

@@AndyinSG how much you sold it? What bike did you buy again?

[@AndyinSG]

@@MrYongfh Sold it for a loss of course. And I am aiming for something lighter and smaller. Maybe a kid’s size bike.

[@morningday8966]

@@AndyinSG Decathlon has a bike which is light. The wheels are smaller but the down side is that there are no shift gears which make paddling hard. www.decathlon.sg/p/8527256-112347-tilt-500-xs-14in-folding-bike-silver.html?queryID=132328b4551dae9974dad580d5228b05

[@AndyinSG]

@@morningday8966 This looks cool. Thanks for the tip!

[@10keneho]

I like more 3sixty .. pikes are mix of chromoly and hi ten material

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for sharing. I still find them too heavy at around 12-13kg. Maybe I’m asking too much.

[@ma-kugan4998]

That's a lousy bike. Same for Pikes and Mobot. I owned all of these and realised that Brompton for trifold and CampLite 11 for bi-fold are the best after trying them.

[@TheBionicEgg]

This is essentially a cheap brompton

[@giovannigarnero2773]

a Bolex watch ahahahahahah