Originally Posted by
DarrenF
fietsbob, invisiblehand
Thanks for the advice.
Argh, so many options. Dahon Jetsream looks like a possible option. Besides that, I'm currently considering the Verge X30h and Verge X20.
I'm located in Singapore.
So am I - I'm guessing you have a nice sizeable budget to work with, because last I heard the X30H was S$4,200 (roughly US$3,000+) here. IMO 30 gears is pointless for a newbie, especially in mostly-flat Singapore, unless you plan to tackling Kent Ridge tomorrow (definitely not advisable with 20" wheels and lack of front/back sus!) or planning to win OCBC race next year.
In theory having more gears sounds good, but most people wouldn't recommend the Terns for what you plan to do, even if you were a billionaire. Bike Friday is certainly the best option - you can get a top-of-the-line tourer/commuter from them for the price of the X30H.