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02-17-11 | 08:48 PM

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GlowBoy

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Originally Posted by Dynocoaster

I know what you said about wheel size but what about 24 with discs? http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/current/iosxl.htm

Unfortunately, my transit agency has two rules with respect to folding bikes:
1. Folding bikes may be carried anywhere on the train (or bus), but must not exceed 20" in wheel size.
2. Spaces designated for bikes must NOT be used for folding bikes.

You'd HOPE rule #2 would only be applied to 20" and smaller folders (those covered by rule #1) but the rules do not say that. At least technically, a 24" or 26" folder isn't allowed AT ALL. Realistically, in most cases I could probably get away with it, but some of the fare inspectors and train operators have been getting pretty strict. I'm not willing to risk it.

Last edited by GlowBoy; 02-18-11 at 12:09 AM.

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