Folding Bikes

[grobbins(remove to reply)]

I need some help to select a suitable folding bike.

It will be used for suburban rides, occasional full day rides and an
annual Big Ride. Does not need to carry a full set of paniers but a
single bag on the back is almost essential. I'm getting on in years and
need a granny gear. Would be interested in comments on dual drives.

I like the look of the Airnimal, Birdie and Friday but think that the
Moulton is ugly.

Prefer not to spend more than $1500.

What would you advise?

Graham Robbins

 

[Jack Russell]

At that price I think your only choices would be the Dahon or second
hand. Have ridden the Dahon, seemed ok but I am no expert. I think there
was one on the NZ big ride so it can not be that bad.


grobbins(remove to reply) wrote:

> I need some help to select a suitable folding bike.
>
> It will be used for suburban rides, occasional full day rides and an
> annual Big Ride. Does not need to carry a full set of paniers but a
> single bag on the back is almost essential. I'm getting on in years
> and need a granny gear. Would be interested in comments on dual drives.
>
> I like the look of the Airnimal, Birdie and Friday but think that the
> Moulton is ugly.
>
> Prefer not to spend more than $1500.
>
> What would you advise?
>
> Graham Robbins


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Jack Russell

 

[Carl Hemmings]

Hi, I have a "New world tourist" 3 x 7 BIKEFRIDAY, I got it in 1997 and have toured extensively through Europe on it, while I lived there for 3 years. Have a look: www.geocities.com/carlhemmings/

I think you can now get a entry model for $600 US or more if you spec 3x7 hub gears, check it out www.bikefriday.com/bikeMMI.cfm?bf=57&cat=14

cheers carl
"grobbins(remove to reply)" <"grobbins(remove to reply)"@powerup.com.au> wrote in message news:[email protected]
I need some help to select a suitable folding bike.

It will be used for suburban rides, occasional full day rides and an annual Big Ride. Does not need to carry a full set of paniers but a single bag on the back is almost essential. I'm getting on in years and need a granny gear. Would be interested in comments on dual drives.

I like the look of the Airnimal, Birdie and Friday but think that the Moulton is ugly.

Prefer not to spend more than $1500.

What would you advise?

Graham Robbins