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Jay - BFri Commuter
Guest
I am thinking about buying a second folding bike. I am looking for
recommendations, but it seems like most RBM regulars ride strictly full-size
bikes.
I rarely fold my bike. But the small footprint of a bike with 20" wheels
works well for my inter-modal city commute, one leg of which is on a
elevated/subway city train. This involves carrying the bike up/down stairs.
I also need to stand cheek by jowl in crowded train aisles. So I like to be
as small as possible, without the hassle of folding the bike daily.
My current Bike Friday stock model has 20" wheels, so I guess I will stick
with that size. I also like full extension when pedaling. Given my
height/weight (6'4"/225lbs) + 25 lbs cargo, there is no stock folder which
would meet those specs. So we are talking about a custom folder, somewhat
north of $1,000 USD.
Bike Friday is in the lead, since they have treated me well after-sales. But
I want to at least consider options. I should at least think about the
Chinese alternative (Dahon and whomever else), if they even make custom
folders - TIA - America First J.
recommendations, but it seems like most RBM regulars ride strictly full-size
bikes.
I rarely fold my bike. But the small footprint of a bike with 20" wheels
works well for my inter-modal city commute, one leg of which is on a
elevated/subway city train. This involves carrying the bike up/down stairs.
I also need to stand cheek by jowl in crowded train aisles. So I like to be
as small as possible, without the hassle of folding the bike daily.
My current Bike Friday stock model has 20" wheels, so I guess I will stick
with that size. I also like full extension when pedaling. Given my
height/weight (6'4"/225lbs) + 25 lbs cargo, there is no stock folder which
would meet those specs. So we are talking about a custom folder, somewhat
north of $1,000 USD.
Bike Friday is in the lead, since they have treated me well after-sales. But
I want to at least consider options. I should at least think about the
Chinese alternative (Dahon and whomever else), if they even make custom
folders - TIA - America First J.