Old 08-04-14, 10:18 PM
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There are certain rules about folders on buses and trains. Not sure about Syd, but here in Melb, the bike needs to be covered for bus travel. Syd trains are a bit crowded but a bike that size will be OK in the vestibule I guess.

But my main concern is the bike will disappoint you. It is extremely generic with bottom of the range componentry. The Giant is not much better.

I cut my teeth on a bike like that. But I upgraded it soon after getting it. 9 speed. Ended up touring around Tassie with it.

The gearing range of the bike you have in mind is pretty basic too. 14-28T in the back, with 46T in the front, and small wheels, you'll see the gearing is way too low.

Weight wise, it'll be about 12-14kg. Foldies are rather heavy. But it will easily do the 2x4km, that's for sure. And it will be quite flexy as well. Those frames twist quite a bit under pedalling torque.

Have a look at Jur's cycling photo albums/photo essays for my journey into foldies.
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