Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
i have a stable of 3 bikes that i commute with, one of which is a 2007 Dahon Speed P8 folder (20" wheel).
my folder doesn't get ridden as often as my fair-weather road bike or my foul-weather hybrid, but it does come in handy when i have after work commitments that don't leave me enough time to get home first.
folder disadvantages - it's marginally slower, has a less comfortable geometry for me, it's not as rugged and robust as my other rides.
Ditto. I have a 2007 Dahon Cadenza (26" wheels, 2" Big Apples & Shimano 8spd IGH) that I occasionally use as a fair weather commuter when I don't have to pack much, if anything, with me. Dahons have a 230lb weight limit and I weigh in around 210lbs so the Cadenza gets used for light days where, as Steely mentioned, I have some post-work commitment that precludes safe, secure storage facilities. I love having the option of bringing the bike with me.