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Old 02-06-14 | 08:35 AM
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mfdaustrey
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New to folding bikes

My wife and I have decided on folding bikes, mainly to take caravanning. I want to have them accessible whenever we go out in the car.

My wife is no problem but I am 6'5" tall, inside leg 35/36". I have measured my MTB saddle to pedal distance which is 94cm(ish).

I found several possible Dahons on the internet - Mu P27, Mu P8, Visc P18, Ios S9, Jetstream P8, Briza D8 - which are for 6'5" or 6'6", but can't find anywhere to try them.

I have tried a Dahon Speed D7 (6'4" I think, although newest are 6'2") - just too small - and Dahon Vitesse ?? which was just about OK.

I had thought I might get a longer seatpost as 1" or so would make a difference, but can only increase from the standard 580mm to 610mm buying direct from China.

My latest idea is a 26" folder from Dahon, all 6'4" maximum, but fit a longer seatpost which should be easier as the standard one is shorter (350cm?, anybody know?)

Tern all seem to have a maximum of 6'3", and I can't find reliable information for other suppliers.

I would be quite happy, in fact probably prefer a used bike, as the other possibility is one from bicycles4u.com which claim to be ok for 6'7", but do not know about the quality. Ideally I don't want to spend much more than £200.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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