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Old 05-16-05, 12:59 AM
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The Piccolo D3 may be a better buy for you Koffee. It is 60 dollars more but you get 3 gears (48 gear inches would be quite low for you). It also has a Chromoly frame (not aluminium)

Another thing is that it will surely be easier to get replacement parts for the V brakes on the Piccolo than for the rear "band brake" on the Sweet Pea.

There is not much difference in folded size and the Piccolo has slightly larger wheels (so the ride will be better). I also have the feeling that it will be easier to get tyres for the 16 inch wheels on the Piccolo.

Overall I would say that Piccolo would be the more practical bike for an adult even if the Sweet Pea is cute as a bug.
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