New to folding bikes, can't choose? Read this FIRST

[xrayzebra]

If you're in the Baltimore area and thinking of a Dahon, I'll help you with the rare test ride. You can check out my Dahon and buy one from my favorite online dealer, who is a member here, with confidence. PM me.

[Abundantearth]

sorry folks in UK , I am trying to get Dahon US to allow their bikes to UK but they are keeping it to themselves for some reason

[mamamonkey]

Hi all.....I'm happy I found this forum as I've been considering a folding bike for awhile now. With all the info here I think that my head is going to explode!

My initial plan is to either get a used foldie or a "cheapie" to see how everything goes and if I like it then look into upgrading. I will take into account that I am not as likely to get as good a ride, experience, etc from a lower end bike. I really do want to see how I feel about folding bikes before I make a significant investment, and if I do upgrade I'll have a guest bike or I can give it to my niece who is moving to NYC soon.

Anyhow, I've been looking around for a used bike and this one popped up on CL the other day http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/2521654122.html The owner states that it has 21 speeds but I can't find any references to a Dahon Speed TR with anything but 24 speeds. Maybe it's because it's 3 years old? What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance and thanks for all the great posts I've been reading!

[badmother]

Welcome to the fold: I suggest you start a new thread for your question. Many peopel (like me) do not read this thread often since we are not new to foldingbikes .

[ryukenden]

I think this should be added to sticky. Very informative.
http://handsonbike.blogspot.com/p/ch...ium-bikes.html