Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Dealing with a single shifter might be nice, and some companies like SRAM are really pushing 1x shifting systems (1x11?)
Is there a bike you could try out?
You might look at the overall gearing range of the two bikes. One can get mighty large cassettes/freewheels to give quite a bit of range.
The other thing to consider is your top end gear. Your 20" wheel will have about 2/3 the speed of a 700c wheel, so any little boost at the top end helps.
Sometimes there are quite a few differences between a high-end and low-end bike. Whether they are significant or not might be a matter of opinion. But carefully review all the specs.
Appreciate so much your reply. Actually Im looking at a very light bike 24 pounds or less, small in size at foldable position, and confortable to ride. I dont think I will take the bike in 45 degree hills but I want a bike that is easy to ride in most common hills (road). I was looking at the Allen Sport XWay that is 1,260 usd but from other post maybe thats expending too much money because I can have the same result with a 7 or 8 speed like a Dahon Vector. Any recommendation?