Originally Posted by
HGR3inOK
Sounds like we have some of the same issues. I'm 58, 5'7", 155 lbs. with back, neck and shoulder issues. I need a fairly upright riding position. None of the Dahon dealers in my area carry any bikes in stock. The only "Dahon-design" bikes that I was able to diddle with were the low-end models at Camping World. You probably want to avoid the Dahons and similar bikes with a single-piece handlepost/handle bar.
I found a very nice 2004 Speed P8 on Craigslist for less than US$300. I have had it for a week, and I am very pleased with it. I have ridden it more in the past week than I have ridden the bike it is replacing in the past 10 months. I may swap out the handlebars to bring the grips a little closer. I plan to wait 30 days before making any changes.
Have you checked
www.thorusa.com? I think he can ship to Canada. You might be able to get a new Dahon Eco D7 within your budget.
Congrats on your Speed P8 find...I bet it's a lot of fun.
Thanks for the link to thorusa, I'll email them and ask about shipping to me and see what answers I'll get.
I'm going to the same with Downtube, they are close in price on their cheeper models.
I really like the front and rear suspension so my joints don't feel the bumps in the road as much.