Originally Posted by
Azreal911
wow for $350!?! i would just say BUY IT NOW and just use that one gear and slowly work on making the 2nd gear useful. I always wanted a carryme but I was never willing to pay the $750 price tag for a single speed that i can't use as a daily commuter bike on my 6km rides one way. but the price you can get it for you can resell it later for pretty much the same price.
the strida invisiblehand mentioned is a very capable bike because i actually rode 60km with that on one sitting with a upgraded sprung seat. it does take up very little space if you are standing with it and lock the brakes with their neat little locking mechanism. The gearing in the low 50's is good for minor hills and a slow cruise. Seems like the same price as a carryme at this US store at $650:
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Great advice! Just use the first gear and work the gearing out later. The workmanship on the Carryme DS is exlellent. My Sunray SX is also made in Taiwan. I've had it 8 years and I like it more now than when I first got it. The Taiwanese build quality bikes.
You rode 60km on a Strida, thats a long haul. That's good promo for Strida. I was looking at Stridas, Mobiky, Dahon MU N360 etc, so many to choose from.