Originally Posted by
sellanraa
So, I'm in Louisville and was immediately drawn to this bike. I'm not a bike rider (not having really ridden since I was 10) but wanted to start for the exercise and commuting to and from work. It rode pretty well and I think I may have them put on hand brakes for a little more control. The issue is that I've not seen any reviews of the Cayne Rambler so I was curious if anyone had any experience with this bike. It's 280 at the shop I went to...I'm not looking to break the bank and would ideally like to spend less than $400 for a nice little bike.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Connor
You are well on the way to locate the right folding bike for you. You have seem to determine that you want a folding bike, know what amount of money to spend it on, and what you intend to use it for. I myself never even heard of the Cayne Rambler, but that is not the sole reason I would pass on that bike. I tend to favor bikes with a known brand name on it, supported (or even better) purchased at a good bike shop, and well made with good components.
Originally Posted by
sellanraa
It seems like this forum really likes Downtubes and they do look cool. The issue is that I'm pretty hesitant to purchase a bike without having ridden it. Thanks though for the tip! Hopefully someone actually has interacted with the Rambler...it seems no one has though!
In all my Websites on the
World Of Folding Bicycles, I could not say enough about buying a bike that you have not test ride beforehand-especially if you are new to folding bikes. I took a chance with my first folder-my Boardwalk. I am very happy with it and still have it today. That is why I can safely tell others about buying the Boardwalk S1 for their first folder.
Originally Posted by
TiberiusBTkirk
wasn't it just last year when the Dahon curve 3spd was going for around $320?
I would consider this bike due to it's simplicity of the 3spd internal hub.
A dahon boardwalk S1 is going for around $239 where I am.
Been through the derailleur bikes and now want something simpler.
Maybe that's why there's a SS/fixed gear craze.
Maybe last year's Curve, but not this year's model. As I pointed out, These bikes can be ordered from your local bike shop or check out Dahon's own Web site-
http://www.dahon.com/locator/nadealers.htm-for a location of a stocking dealer where he/she usually have one or more models on the showroom floor.
And do feel free to visit my own Web site series on the
World Of Folding Bicycles listed below. I have photos, text information and even a detail instructions on making your own bike bag to cart your folded bike around!