Originally Posted by
jrickards
... In other words, is the bike size/shape attractive enough to you to consider it for commuting whether or not it folded (for those of you who don't need it to fold)?
Absolutely. If I could justify the cost, a
Moulton TSR9 would be my primary bike. Quite frankly I find large wheels to be cumbersome. If I want to ride a bike with big hoops, I still have my Flying Pigeon PA-02 (635 hoops) for that experience.
Originally Posted by
cplager
... First, with some modifications, this issue can be greatly ameliorated. Second, some manufactures (Bike Friday, for example) try hard to make bikes that are sized to fit as a regular road bike would...
+1. Even though my present folders are a one size fits all deal, I have them adjusted to suit my riding style... most notably flat bars set 2" below the top of my Brooks saddle. The Bike Friday that is being built for me at this time will fit me more like my favorite big wheeled road bike which has the same ergo's as my folders aside from a slightly extended reach (2.5") from saddle to bars.