Advice please - folder for light touring
07-28-17 | 05:53 PM
#26
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From: Greensboro, NC
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I can't understand why anyone would add drag if it isn't necessary.
Thanks
Yan
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Designer of Downtube Folding Bike
Ph.D. Temple University ( Math )
Biked across the USA twice
Semi-active chess player ( two time Bahamas National Champion )
Sivananda ( Bahamas ) Trained Yoga instructor ( 2013 ) and ThetaHealer since 2013
Bicycle delivery worker for Jimmy John's. Delivering is the best workout I have ever had.
07-28-17 | 06:22 PM
#27
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: Jones Plus, Tern Verge Tour
Trailers vs panniers vs bikepacking setups... this is one of those things where no amount of discussion changes anyone's mind. Like disc vs rim or 16 vs 20. If you actually try both, though, you'll have a good basis for a personal decision.
08-02-17 | 10:23 PM
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From: OC California
Thanks for the feedback, guys.
Since I have two road bikes and a mountain bike, and don't really need a folding bike at home, I've decided to rent a bike for touring when I'm in Korea.
I plan to check out a few bike shops in both Korea and China, to see what folders are available there (Birdy, Pacific Cycles, Tyrell FSIR). If I see some that I find especially cool, I'll be sure to take pics and post here.
Since I have two road bikes and a mountain bike, and don't really need a folding bike at home, I've decided to rent a bike for touring when I'm in Korea.
I plan to check out a few bike shops in both Korea and China, to see what folders are available there (Birdy, Pacific Cycles, Tyrell FSIR). If I see some that I find especially cool, I'll be sure to take pics and post here.
