Originally Posted by
CenturionIM
Just wondering if someone has done long commutes(i.e. 20mi+) on a folder. really interested in getting one and play around with it.
Also a bike friday new world tourist popped up on my local CL:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/3754110037.html
Is it a good deal at $735? Not sure about the frame material/weight, but the component seems decent enough to me.
This is my first experience with buying a folder, so please advise me on what to look for, what to avoid, what parts of the bike to pay attention to, etc etc.
Funny you should mention folders. Just a few minutes ago, I was riding my Marin Muirwods 29er, downtown. I noticed that I passed a parked folder just as I turned the corner. The folder's rider, had stopped and was talking with someone (possibly giving directions). I wasn't at the next block before I looked over my left shoulder, and realized that this folder cyclist, a small female, was soon about to pass me. I slowed down, so as not to expose her to passing traffic, that was also on my left. She passed almost without effort. I then began to speed up in order to catch her. I seriously wanted to get a good look at her drivetrain. It was hopeless! This little lady was flying on that darned Dahon!
I hear that Bike Fridays are top notch!