Since I've been commuting to work, I've used my trusty DaHon folder (16" wheels) to ride about 16 mi. per day, plus folded for 22 mi. per day on the Metro Green Line train.

I thought it was a good compromise between ride-ability and fold-ability. I really felt good about not having a huge (relatively speaking) bike for non-cycling commuters to have to get around (or over) when entering or exiting the train. Okay, the fit and riding position weren't as good as on my road bike, but good enough for a short commute.

Until this morning . . . As I rolled the DaHon down the driveway, the rear tire blew out big time (my wife heard it and she was inside the house!). Not wanting to take the time to put a new tube in (IGH and attendent hassle) I just grabbed my road bike, transferred the lunch, clothes, etc. from the DaHon bag to a backpack, and I was on my way.

Wow, what a huge difference! The ride was wonderful compared to the DaHon.

No problem on the train this morning . . . will advise how bad it was (probably) on the return train ride this evening!

Rick / OCRR