Oh, I answered your PM first before I noticed you had posted in this thread!
It sounds like you have some plans for this bike. There's few pleasures in life as good as an adventure on your bike. I haven't done my "epic" journey yet on my Greenzone even though I was on Xmas vacation for 10 days (Went back to work today) so you might do it before me.
Keep us posted, and if you can...pics please!
Ed
P.S. As a side note, Greenzone is going to be introducing a 3 speed version soon. It will come in the 20 inch tire configuration. I was hoping that Alan was planning on coming out with a 16 inch model similar to the Dahon Curve D3 but it's not on the horizon.
Originally Posted by
john426
Dear Ed:
Thanks so much for your complete answer to my questions! I just want to let you know that I just got my Green Zone bike today. My delay in ordering was my cheapness. I spent the last month looking on Craigslist for a used folder. Sadly when a good one would come up, it was gone before I could see it. Some people had old folders that were being sold as “collector’s pieces” with outrageous prices. You will be happy to know that this is the first new bike I have ever bought. Bike prices are so out of sight that I never buy ANYTHING new. I have been fortunate enough to get lighting, racks, panniers and fenders all used at fire sale prices.
I am quite happy with the bike. I will follow your advice and get some BMX petals to replace the folding petals. I plan on using the bike as a commuter for any public transportation trips and perhaps to take while camping or at the beach. Maybe even a short “credit card touring” sort of situation. I am thinking of going to Montreal and the train does not allow bikes, but it does list folders as an exception.
Thanks again for your thread and you’re well thought out reply.
John
PS I got the black bike.