Best Folder for 400 or less?
06-22-05, 05:11 AM
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I'm looking to buy my first folder and would like any advice available. I'd like a 20" for less than 400 (500 max). Any suggestions?
06-22-05, 05:30 AM
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I personally think Dahon's Boardwalk D7 at $299 is the best overall value.
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06-22-05, 01:34 PM
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Ditto on Dahon. They're pretty much the go-to guys these days for a decent bike for not a lot of money.
The Boardwalk would certainly do the job, or for a few bucks more, the Mariner (same frame, plus a rear rack and some different hardware in spots). If you really can go up closer to $500, consider the Speed P8. That's what I have. A pretty good compromise between price and componentry.
The Boardwalk would certainly do the job, or for a few bucks more, the Mariner (same frame, plus a rear rack and some different hardware in spots). If you really can go up closer to $500, consider the Speed P8. That's what I have. A pretty good compromise between price and componentry.
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Brompton, Birdy and Bike Friday are out of the question with a budget of $400.00 dollars. I wouldn't go for the Breezer unless it's the 20' inch model because the 16' inch one looks very cheap.
Don't get a folder because it looks cool. Get one because.
1. No room to store the bike.
2. Used in conjunction with travel
3. Used in multi-mode transport
If you don't have any reason to buy a folder, get a full size bike.
Don't get a folder because it looks cool. Get one because.
1. No room to store the bike.
2. Used in conjunction with travel
3. Used in multi-mode transport
If you don't have any reason to buy a folder, get a full size bike.
06-24-05, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
Don't get a folder because it looks cool. Get one because.
1. No room to store the bike.
2. Used in conjunction with travel
3. Used in multi-mode transport
If you don't have any reason to buy a folder, get a full size bike.
1. No room to store the bike.
2. Used in conjunction with travel
3. Used in multi-mode transport
If you don't have any reason to buy a folder, get a full size bike.
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I concur. I wanted a simple folding bike at around $300 and I chose the Boardwalk model. I have never been happier.
