Originally Posted by
impossible
I am in the market for a folder and was wondering if I could get some guidance as to which bike(s) might be good for me. I will be using the bike to commute roughly 20 miles a week on flat roads in manhattan. I will be carrying it on and off the boat so weight is a concern. I am 5'10" and weight 180 lbs and have set a budget under $500.
After moderate research here, I found a couple bikes that could work for me. I am leaning strongly towards the Dahon or Citizen. Am I the only one that thinks the Citizen looks feminine?
Citizen Gothem1: $289
Dahon Speed Uno
: $400
Downtube Nova: $300
Tern THe basic One $450
I am having a hard time deciding on getting a folder with or without hand brakes.
Any other lower price point manufacturers I should look into?
Thanks,
Check out Kent Giordano $229; 25lbs:
http://www.bikes4families.com/giorda...ike-p-400.html
Origamibicycles.com are good deal as well (when the are in stock
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If you ask me all folders do not look masculine. I do agree with you that Citizen frame colors, large bell option or colored tires do reinforce that opinion. I think the major problem with Citizen is that their advertised weight is not accurate (they don't shy away from using steel).
Regarding the brakes, I think any bike with just a coaster brake is not safe for few reasons: longer reaction time, no brake when chain snaps, rear brake is much less efficient than front.