Folding Bikes - $300 budget: Citizen Gotham or Donwtube Sturmey. Help please

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davoice
07-03-08, 10:15 PM
hi, i have a $300 budget and is choosing between the citizen bike ($269) and downtube ($299).
Does anybody have experience in both or have any thoughts at all?

Thanks

BB49
07-03-08, 10:24 PM
I have tested both. Citizen bikes are $150 bikes that sell for $270, low cost but poor value.
Downtube bikes that sell for $300 are comparable to $400 bikes, excellent value.
BB49
07-03-08, 10:45 PM
I checked the Citizen website.

The weights they list for their bikes are unbelievable.

They will weight much more considering the materials and components.

Dynocoaster
07-03-08, 10:45 PM
The Downtube 8HN is a deal and a comparable bike would be over $600.
golden_foldie
07-03-08, 11:02 PM
The 8HN is a steal at $299! All Downtubes are worth more than they sell for, imo; you won't be sorry if you get one, davoice.
Dynocoaster
07-03-08, 11:19 PM
The 8HN is a steal at $299! All Downtubes are worth more than they sell for, imo; you won't be sorry if you get one, davoice.

I agree, mine is due on Monday the 7th.:thumb:
mulleady
07-04-08, 03:17 AM
Downtube Sturmey wins easily!