Originally Posted by
vincentnyc
ok u almost have me convince of taking off the rack and fenders. but what if i want to carry a briefcase or a bag to hold the bike? wont a briefcase or a bag...all u need to do is lift up the ropes and put it between the ropes and the rack? isn't that easy?
Yeah, I imagine a briefcase would work well. But then of course when you fold up the bike you have to carry the bike
and the briefcase (either with the briefcase attached to the bike or separately, not sure which is worse). I like using a backpack because I don't have to do anything with it when I fold my bike (it just stays on my back). Carrying a whole folder with one arm is trouble enough; So I prefer spread out my other luggage to other muscles.
Of course, a backpack can make your back sweaty. So it's a tradeoff, but for a few miles like most people use folders for I prefer the backpack.
Originally Posted by
vincentnyc
I don't believe you ever told us what the purpose of your new bike is. Are you going to be commuting to work? I somehow got the impression that you just wanted to ride the bike paths around NYC for recreation. It's difficult to give advice without knowing what your objective is.