Originally Posted by
timo888
I've ridden some pretty heavy vintage steel bikes that used the Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub. If downshifting made a significant difference on those bikes when climbing a hill, why wouldn't it make a similar difference on the Mobiky?
It does make a significant difference compared to muscling up that heavy vintage bike in middle gear, but so does dropping 15 pounds off the bike. So the Mobiky with 3 speeds and the Carryme weighing 15 pounds less are even IMO.
Originally Posted by
timo888
I would not ride 1.25" tires in the city no matter what the wheel diameter. We have some cracks in the sidewalk and streets that lead to other dimensions. I'd feel much safer on a wide 2" tire.
Can't argue with that, but I don't think anyone's ever going to get a 15 pound bike with 2" wide tires.
You're right that ergonomics can make just as much of a difference as light weight, but I think any rideable folder not made of unobtanium has to have both to not be a total pain for a smaller person to lug around.