Originally Posted by
gringo_gus
this is against the raison d'etre of this particular forum, but have you thought of two clunkers, one at either end of the train/bus journey, doesn't matter if they get stolen, leave locked somewhere.
I've done this, can be easier/cheaper that a folder. Or it would be if I could stop myself from buying folders anyway.
Had a $10 yard sale Bart bike that I used this way. Got back to it once and someone had lifted the grips. Luckily it wasn't a cold day and that was all they took. The homeless practically live in the stations and are quick to capitalize on any opportunity, as well as the usual cast of characters(say buddy, wanna buy a watch?).