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07-07-14 | 09:34 AM

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invisiblehand

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Originally Posted by Smithie

Hey folks. I'm looking at getting a folder for my commute, one that I can squeeze onto the often crowded bus and subway when necessary. The catch? I'm 6'4" and 200lbs during my lighter months, and that's without carrying my work computer and files

Any recommendations? Good experiences? Something your looking to get rid of? I'm hoping to buy used, and keep it under $1000. Thanks!

The Brompton and STRIDA would work for you.

https://brompton.zendesk.com/entries...-rider-weight-

Products_MING CYCLE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.-STRiDA SX-Orange STRiDA SX > STRiDA SX

If you're like me and the distance to the Metro and the amount of stuff are modest -- I ride about a mile to the station and fit everything I need at work into a messenger bag -- then I'd strongly recommend a STRIDA. It's cheaper, easy to maintain, rolls much better while folded and has a tiny footprint.

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