Inexpensive, simple, commuter bike thread
05-28-09 | 01:41 PM
#26
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From: Singapore
Bikes: Upgraded Scott Sub 20 in silver; Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 2006 in limited edition Army green; Dahon Curve D3 foldable in white; Dahon MU P24 in blue.
Dahon Speed D7
$479.00
7-speed
Rack
Fenders
Er, folds.
https://www.dahon.com/us/speedd7.htm
Another option would be:
Dahon Curve D3
$599
3-speed hub
Rack
Fenders
Er, folds too.
https://www.dahon.com/us/curved3.htm
05-28-09 | 01:54 PM
#27
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Last time I took Cheri bike shopping, I test rode a folder just for the heck of it. She started laughing so hard she about fell on the floor. She said all she could picture was me riding that bike in either a Shriner's hat or a clown outfit. 
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
05-28-09 | 03:13 PM
#28
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From: Singapore
Bikes: Upgraded Scott Sub 20 in silver; Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 2006 in limited edition Army green; Dahon Curve D3 foldable in white; Dahon MU P24 in blue.
My wife says I look like a circus bear riding my foldies but happily takes my best foldie when I ride with her on weekends.
These days I look like a circus bear with a yellow hi-vis vest and a mirror-mounted helmet. It is not a pretty sight but I loves me foldies! Hahaha!
These days I look like a circus bear with a yellow hi-vis vest and a mirror-mounted helmet. It is not a pretty sight but I loves me foldies! Hahaha!
05-28-09 | 03:22 PM
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From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock
How about we use this thread to post our finds for new, inexpensive bikes that already include some of the nice-to-have things for commuting (racks, fenders, etc.) Under $700 perhaps?
Funny, a couple of years ago new bikes like these were hard to find in the US. Just goes to show that perhaps there is a market for more than just sport/racing bikes.
Funny, a couple of years ago new bikes like these were hard to find in the US. Just goes to show that perhaps there is a market for more than just sport/racing bikes.
