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Old 05-12-13 | 01:58 PM
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Noonievut
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Folder for commuting - recommendations

I e done some reading and have some questions.

My needs/info:
- 15km commute each way, nice paved roads, one nice climb and descent
- long time roadie, new to foldies
- would commute with road bike but office has poor bike facilities, so planning to put in office
- would prefer drop bars, but not a show stopper (can some/most bikes accept drop bars?)
- need rear rack for ortlieb pannier (have them from touring, want to use for commuting too)
- will use SPD pedals
- not looking for quickest fold, or most compact
- fenders would be nice but will drive on known rainy days
- will be going to a shop to test some (live in Toronto, assuming some shops carry foldies)
- couple times a year may put in car for family (lol) trips, or maybe on a plane, but mainly daily commuter
- weigh under 150#

what other considerations are there when choosing a bike?
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