Originally Posted by
Xanti Andia
Should I go for a geared hub or must I stick to deraileurs?
Budget? up to about US$ 1000.
Suggestions? I have looked on the web at a Dahon Vitesse and a Dahon Mu SL
Can full sized panniers be mounted on a 20" folder? What model rack?
Typically, for touring, I recommend either a derailer drivetrain with at least a compact double in the front -- low gears are pretty easy to obtain with small wheels -- but I think a triple is better or the SRAM Dual Drive which in many ways is similar to the triple derailer drivetrain.
Dahon has a Mu model with the SRAM Dual Drive. I would look at that.
Here is alternative.
http://bikefriday.com/2009
Generally, one uses racks specifically designed for 20" wheels since the mounts are closer to the ground. Both Dahon and Bike Friday sell such racks. I have never used the Dahon racks. The Bike Friday racks work well.