Originally Posted by
BruceMetras
I've gone on rides with a lady friend who has a single speed.. we traded back and forth a couple of times.. I didn't notice much difference.. but we ride on pretty level, smooth paths at a very casual pace.. sluggishness can be a function of low tire pressure, especially with the little tires.. I perceive the pedal effort to be more with the CarryMe than any of my other folders for the same speed along the same routes..
Well it definitely wasn't the tire pressure. Clerk tried to give it to me with the tires underinflated and as soon as I sat on it I gave it back to him and told him to pump them up to 90 psi (because, as you know, the little wheels otherwise get very sluggish).
Strange thing is that I perceive my Carryme to be way
more efficient than any of the other folders I've ridden, but that two speed in the shop was the opposite. Does your lady friend's bike have a rear or front freewheel?