Originally Posted by
john m flores
I have a Zizzo Liberte and it's been a great, low-cost entry into the world of folders. When my girlfriend lived in Washington DC, it was great for multi-modal trips to visit her, and we even did a ~30 mile ride around the perimeter of the capitol.
But if you're a racer and a roadie, it won't give that roadbike feel. For that, you'll need a Bike Friday or something similar. I purchased a used Pocket Rocket with the travel suitcase for around $700 last year and it's been a great bike. It has slightly larger 20 wheels (ETRO 451 vs 406) which isn't that big a difference but it really contributes to making the Pocket Rocket feel like a good steel, 700c bike. It doesn't fold too quickly or too compactly, but you might be able to do a quick fold that fits under a large desk.
If you're in the NJ/NYC area, I'd let you try mine. It might even fit you better than me as the reach is a touch long for me (I'm 5'-8" with a 30" inseam
Super kind of you to offer! I知 down in South Carolina so a bit away unfortunately. I知 watching a used Liberte right now that is going for $350 which sounds like a decent deal (not a screaming good deal, so I may wait, seeing the Zizzo Forte for under $300). I知 okay with it not feeling race like. I just love to ride. If it痴 the difference between no ride at lunch or more of an upright ride than I知 used to, I値l be fine with that. Quick and easy to fold /stow away is probably a more important consideration