Originally Posted by
SesameCrunch
I'm afraid that your expectations might be a little too high for this bike.
I believe you may be right
I did suspect as much from the start, but I was hoping there might be some magic bike out there that would do everything!
Originally Posted by
SesameCrunch
You're focused on two large mountain bikes which fold. They are big and heavy and I think you will tire of lifting, folding, carrying them, etc. Not to mention the difficulty and expense of packing them into a suitcase.
Yeah... I was looking at those because really, I don't
need a bike that folds. I'm getting by pretty well with my big heavy non-folding hybrid; I just thought that a folder might be a bit nicer if/when I want to travel with it on public transport. I'm getting the impression, though, that a 26" folding bike might not actually be any easier to handle, and if I want to go that route, I may as well get one that does it properly!
Originally Posted by
SesameCrunch
It also seems to me that your requirement of trail-riding is not that intense... It sounds like most of your riding is on streets... On those rare occasions when you want to do a serious mountain bike ride, you can always borrow or rent one.
You're right again there - I should focus on what I will actually use it for, not what I'd like do to but probably won't as often
Especially if it's possible to rent mountain bikes... My image of hire bikes is always clunky old shopper types; I guess I'm a bit behind the times!
Originally Posted by
SesameCrunch
You may wish to try riding a 20" wheeled bike before you decide. Warm Planet Bikes in SF at the CalTrain station is a good place to visit for a variety of folding bikes.
Thanks for the tip; I'll pay them a visit next time I have a free weekend. It looks like they have Dahons and Bike Fridays, which are probably my top two right now.
Originally Posted by
SesameCrunch
Just my $0.02 worth
Much appreciated, thank you