folding bike?

Quoted message said:

A job change may put me on a folding bike

I've got a classic Raleigh "Twenty" which I was thinking of liquidating, as I'm
moving to a smaller house. Twenty inch wheels, Sturmey Archer three-speed,
chain guard to keep your pants clean. Near-new condition, dark green, decals
all good, handsome bike. Fast-folding, simple, classic, reliable, fun, and
amazingly fast -- twenty inch wheels accellerate!

220 is no problem.

Email directly if interested -- I miss a lot of posts on the newsgroup.

pbridge130 AT aol DOT com

"Dennis Johnston" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

A job change may put me on a folding bike , I know very little about them.
What are good, bad and so on. O yes I way 220 if that helps. this would be
for a few miles around motel and approach roads.

Which folding bike you want is going to depend on *why* you need it. Are
you an avid cyclist, looking for a good bike to ride while travelling? Or,
are you just looking for basic transportation that you can carry on/off
trains, buses, etc.?

Also, what's you budget look like?

Ritchey makes a very fine road bike that easily fits into a suitcase if
you're looking for that sort of thing.
http://www.ritcheylogic.com/bab_home.htm

Bike Friday makes some wonderful folding bikes, too.
http://www.bikefriday.com/

More inexpensive, but still good quality is Dahon.
http://www.dahon.com/

That should get you started at least.

Regards,
H.

Dennis Johnston said:

A job change may put me on a folding bike , I know very little about
them. What are good, bad and so on. O yes I way 220 if that
helps. this would be for a few miles around motel and approach
roads.

There are dozens of folding bikes on the market, relatively few of
which are available in the US. For the basic groundwork of
information you need to find, start here:

http://www.atob.org.uk/

http://www.foldsoc.co.uk/

You'll find links to specific brands like the Brompton, Birdy, Bike
Friday, Dahon, Gaerlan, Swift, etc. If you don't want to spend lots
of money, or ultra-compact folding isn't necessary, and touring or
racing on the bike isn't your bag, then a Swift or Dahon would
probably be right up your alley.

Quoted message said:

A job change may put me on a folding bike , I know very
little about them. What are good, bad and so on. O yes
I way 220 if that helps. this would be for a few miles
around motel and approach roads.

I weigh 230, and I've ridden full-size Dahon and Montague folders for
extended periods, both good bikes, with the edge in quality to Montague.

http://www.dahon.com/

http://www.montagueco.com/

--
"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much
to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes,
it has not died out." -- The Daily Telegraph (1877)

Dennis Johnston <[email hidden]> wrote:
: A job change may put me on a folding bike , I know very little about them.
: What are good, bad and so on. O yes I way 220 if that helps. this would be
: for a few miles around motel and approach roads.

Saw this one at Walmart the other day:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2513003

- Mark

Quoted message said:

Saw this one at Walmart the other day:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2513003

Perfect for that stylish "Russian Circus Bear on a Bike"-look if you're
over 200-lbs like me and Dennis.

--
"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much
to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes,
it has not died out." -- The Daily Telegraph (1877)

Quoted message said:

I've got a classic Raleigh "Twenty" which I was thinking of liquidating, as
I'm
moving to a smaller house. Twenty inch wheels, Sturmey Archer three-speed,
chain guard to keep your pants clean. Near-new condition, dark green, decals
all good, handsome bike. Fast-folding, simple, classic, reliable, fun, and
amazingly fast -- twenty inch wheels accellerate!

220 is no problem.

Email directly if interested -- I miss a lot of posts on the newsgroup.

pbridge130 AT aol DOT com

You'll have better luck over at rec.bicycles.marketplace.

Ted

--
Ted Bennett
Portland, OR

LioNiNoiL_a t_Y a h 0 0_d 0 t_c 0 m <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> Saw this one at Walmart the other day:
:>
:> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2513003

: Perfect for that stylish "Russian Circus Bear on a Bike"-look if you're
: over 200-lbs like me and Dennis.

It's in the same size class as the Bike Friday and Dahon bikes. I think
with a few minor modifications - longer seatpost, better brakes, a gearhub,
stiffer spring, better cranks/pedals, etc. - it could be a serviceable bike.

- Mark

Mark Vieselmeyer said:

LioNiNoiL_a t_Y a h 0 0_d 0 t_c 0 m <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> Saw this one at Walmart the other day:
:>
:> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2513003

: Perfect for that stylish "Russian Circus Bear on a Bike"-look if you're
: over 200-lbs like me and Dennis.

It's in the same size class as the Bike Friday and Dahon bikes. I think
with a few minor modifications - longer seatpost, better brakes, a gearhub,
stiffer spring, better cranks/pedals, etc. - it could be a serviceable bike.

Better hubs, frame, handlebars, seat, fenders... 8-) Hey, where's the
rear brake on that thing? It does look a lot like a Dahon.

Here's another folder that may be easier to find in a bike shop:

http://www.giantbicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?range=162

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

LioNiNoiL_a t_Y a h 0 0_d 0 t_c 0 m <[email hidden]> wrote:
: Mark Vieselmeyer wrote:

:>> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2513003
:>>
:>> Perfect for that stylish "Russian Circus Bear on a Bike"-look
:>> if you're over 200-lbs like me and Dennis.
:>
:> It's in the same size class as the Bike Friday and Dahon bikes.

: Not this Dahon bike, it ain't:

: http://www.dahon.com/matrix.htm

Try this one:

http://www.dahon.com/2004/boardwalkd3.htm

- Mark

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Quoted message said:

>> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2513003
>
> Perfect for that stylish "Russian Circus Bear on a Bike"-look
> if you're over 200-lbs like me and Dennis.

It's in the same size class as the Bike Friday and Dahon bikes.

Not this Dahon bike, it ain't:

http://www.dahon.com/matrix.htm

Try this one:

http://www.dahon.com/2004/boardwalkd3.htm

MAX RIDER WEIGHT -- 105 kg. (230 lbs.)

That's me, right at the max, before lunch.

--
"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much
to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes,
it has not died out." -- The Daily Telegraph (1877)