2011. After completing Jana’s Kolko, I aimed at
more compact folders we can easily pack in the aeroplane suitcases without
dismantling them. I tried unsuccessfully a front wheel direct drive with 16”
(305) wheels small enough to fit into a suitcase and still have good touring
gearing. I approximated Giatex sliding frame bike. The sliding mechanism
worked but not the direct drive. It just had too much pedal-steer interference.
I suspect it was due to small wheel. I tried an alternative set up with fixed
BB and conventional steering but without over fork idlers. It did not work
either as the chain was too short, unlike on my D’Viant.
