Originally Posted by
PhotoByBike
The only missing elements are fenders, which should be here next week, and I think I'm going to change out the tires. I'm leaning towards Marathon Plus, but undecided between 1.35 (for better rolling resistance) or 1.75 for a smoother ride.
This may seem counter-intuitive, but the fatter tyres will have lower rolling resistance.
As for road vibration, this aspect is over-emphasised, and with full suspension this is irrelevant anyway. Plus if you fit some Big Apples and pump them to 30psi, perhaps 40psi, they will give a unbeatable plush comfort while retaining low rolling resistance.
There is no reason why you can't do long times on a folder. You won't go as fast, that is all. I have done very long rides and tours on mine - see my sig. Recently, I did a 420km-in-24h brevet on my Swift, and I probably ended up less fatigued then the others in my group, judging by how they complained near the end.