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10-23-11, 07:49 PM
I bought a Tobukaeru a month ago and I find this nice inexpensive bike a real treat. I also have a 2012 Trek Wahoo 29er but lately I found I ride my folder more often than not. Only because it allows me to take indoors wherever I go rather than locking it outside and being constantly worrying if someone would be trying to take it home with them. Oh, this is a plus my panniers fit just right on my stock rear carrier which is perfect to pick up a few things from the grocers.
I'm retired and I've chosen to use bicycles as my main transportation but I've been riding all my life so I had in the pass all sorts of bikes. But to tell you the truth I think this little bike really is a joy to ride and I get compliments everywhere I go.
If anyone is even considering a folder don't spend too much money on them like a Brampton or Bike Friday they are way over price.
What I did when I got mine is I installed thorn resistant tubes and had slime put in them and I put about 65psi and it gives a very good roll and I'm a big guy 250lbs and I go over ruts and all sorts of stuff and have no worries this little baby takes it and more. I ride about 30 to 50 miles per week and I haven't had one flat yet although I do collect thorns on my tires but no flats. I have same set up on my Wahoo and no flats there either and on that bike I do put in a lot more miles when I use that one.
I'm retired and I've chosen to use bicycles as my main transportation but I've been riding all my life so I had in the pass all sorts of bikes. But to tell you the truth I think this little bike really is a joy to ride and I get compliments everywhere I go.
If anyone is even considering a folder don't spend too much money on them like a Brampton or Bike Friday they are way over price.
What I did when I got mine is I installed thorn resistant tubes and had slime put in them and I put about 65psi and it gives a very good roll and I'm a big guy 250lbs and I go over ruts and all sorts of stuff and have no worries this little baby takes it and more. I ride about 30 to 50 miles per week and I haven't had one flat yet although I do collect thorns on my tires but no flats. I have same set up on my Wahoo and no flats there either and on that bike I do put in a lot more miles when I use that one.