Originally Posted by
aharonco
What a great forum. My wife and I are looking to take a step up from our three-year old Zizzo Urbanos. We have ridden them several thousand miles of urban use, as well as on one 400-mile tour. They are great bikes for the money and convinced me that folding bikes are perfect for intermodal touring. Now I'm wanting a bike with better components and a bit more stability. I'm considering Tern, both the Verge and Link. I don't want to spend Bike Friday money and didn't think the Brompton I rode was anywhere near adequate for our varied use. The Verge has appeal except for those 451mm wheels.
Does anyone have an opinion BASED ON ACTUAL EXPEFIENCE? Thanks so much!
I hope my prior post wasn't derailing the topic. The newer Dahon/Terns are pretty slick bikes. What do you mean by "better components?" Are you thinking more lightweight precision components like DuraAce Shimano or top of the line SRAM? Are you thinking of more rugged, or more aero, or a longer wheelbase?
I'm probably overthinking it. You could also get a used Bike Friday, Tyrell IVE, Birdy, or an Airnimal. Different bikes will be more available/cheaper based on your local markets (like getting a Tyrell IVE or Birdy in California is pretty hard).
Where are you located?
Anyways, always happy to have more people join the fold.