Originally Posted by norton
I resemble that remark.....About a year ago I got back into biking because a tall young man effortlessly, one-handedly, hoisted a unique bicycle onto the bike rack of my transit bus....It looked like a BMX bike with extended seat & handle posts....Turned out to be a Swift Folder...As he extolled its many virtues, Mr. Toad (me) began to murmur, "....Must have one....."
I ended up getting a Dahon Helios SL (superlight)....17 #s...NOT soaking wet!....I
my baby, so strive to protect her from the rude elements.....Of course I don't always succeed, but my baby doesn't mind.....My baby
me!
Hey! I think I ran into the guy with the Swift folder just the other day! I was getting off the M40 bus at the Haigis Mall at UMass... he was getting on. I was incredibly excited to see a folding bike. Very cool. I'm not particularly obsessed with folders - I'm into touring bikes and lugged steel old school stuff, generally - but folders are just really nifty contraptions. I guess I'm just an equal-opportunity bike appreciator!
If you ever see a guy with a blue Miyata and green Jandd panniers, or if I get on your bus, give me a wave! Which route did you/do you drive?