Buying a folder (in Ottawa, Canada)
06-26-07, 10:42 PM
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Buying a folder (in Ottawa, Canada)
Hello, I'm looking to buy a folder for commuting. I'd like to chat with folder owners in Ottawa in particular, but also with people who have owned any of the following models:
Lite Ride
KHS Mocha
Brompton
Dahon Ciao P8, MU XL, Vitesse D7
Miele RX20
The features that are important to me are:
Speeds - at least 5. I don't think I could do with 3.
Performance - I usually ride at about 16-20 km/h and I do most errands by bicycle.
Fenders, rack for carrying-bags - I like these items to be part of the package.
Lite Ride
KHS Mocha
Brompton
Dahon Ciao P8, MU XL, Vitesse D7
Miele RX20
The features that are important to me are:
Speeds - at least 5. I don't think I could do with 3.
Performance - I usually ride at about 16-20 km/h and I do most errands by bicycle.
Fenders, rack for carrying-bags - I like these items to be part of the package.
06-28-07, 09:07 PM
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How tall are you?
If you're 6' or more, the Brompton is going to be too small for you (unless you get the extended seatpost and don't mind a low handlebar as a result).
The Birdy and the 20" Dahons fit a tall rider much better.
See my other thread for my comparison of these folders on a test ride in Toronto today.
If you're 6' or more, the Brompton is going to be too small for you (unless you get the extended seatpost and don't mind a low handlebar as a result).
The Birdy and the 20" Dahons fit a tall rider much better.
See my other thread for my comparison of these folders on a test ride in Toronto today.
07-01-07, 04:45 PM
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I'm 6' -- it doesn't sound as though I would like the Brompton.
Dahon is marketed as Avenir in Canada. I'm taking a look at those models.
Dahon is marketed as Avenir in Canada. I'm taking a look at those models.
