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Originally Posted by idc
. I've always wanted a "do everything" bike and for me that means being able to fold the bike, go fast, climb, and go on gravel/light offroad paths too... don't know if that is all possible though!
One could spend a lot of money trying to find that do-it-all bike. Don't ask me how I know. I must say that the Bike Friday Tikit came to mind when I read your criteria. The only drawback is the size of fold is pretty big, but it sure folds fast. And the ride is very very good.



Have you seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQscBxx7wLE

Late edit: Just remembered that one big limitation of the Tikit is gearing. It doesn't come with a front derailleur, so limits gear range. I ended up installing a Shclumpf Speed Drive to give me enough gearing. But, that comes with added weight (which was offset by the lightening of my wallet.)
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