Originally Posted by
Fastbikeman
Looking for advice. First I just turned 74 last week. That said I am now finding it challenging to get my leg over the saddle of my Cannondale Touring 2 bike so I am looking for options. I thought about putting smaller rims on however then the brakes could be a problem plus the cost just not might make it economical So I was thinking of purchasing a folding bike for a couple of reasons. First transportability (we enjoy camping and my bike rack just broke) second I thought they would be easier to step over. I am not sure of the size to get however I do like to ride ten to 15 miles mostly on flat surface.
I am willing to spend up to 1000 dollars but not sure of what to buy or how to fit one to my size. I am about 5' 7" and 230. Unfortunately I am unable to find a dealer around where I live to even test ride one.
So any suggestions on brand and model will be greatly appreciated
I'm a little late in seeing this but if you are still looking, I highly recommend Bike Friday. One of the only folding bikes with no hinge in the main tube so they aren't flexy. They ride like regular bikes. You can get roadie setups, mtb setups, or flat bars. Fully customizeable with standard bike parts, so if you've got that junk box of parts lying around, you can play around and swap things. They sell "refurbished" bikes on their pre-loved page, and right now have some with adjustable length frames so they fit anyone from 5'2" to over 6' and they have a sweet roadie right now for $1000. The pre-loved bikes fully overhauled and made up in Eugene, OR. BF fits in a standard size suitcase for travel, too. If you're interested in them but don't see what you want on the pre-loved right now, call them. They get trade-ups in all the time.
https://www.bikefriday.com/folding-bikes/adverts