Anyone own a folding bicycle?

[Sentinel]

Looking into a folding bicycle, just for the convenience of being able to commute without having to store my regular outside or inside the office. I saw someone riding one down the street in manhattan a day ago, which gave me the idea.

 

[jimbob200521]

See if a local bike shop will let you try one out, just around the block or something.

 

[kami333]

I had one. Great for short distances, I don't know if I would use it regularly for commuting though.

Check the gear sizes, older/cheaper ones have smaller gear ratios so it can be a huge pain riding them.

 

[Ika]

How much does a decent one cost? Sounds like these things would be great around a college campus.

 

[JDMnAR1]

Do a search here in ATOT - someone was moaning just the other day about his bags always being searched by TSA when he flew because he had one in his luggage.

 

[Sentinel]

I searched, didn't find anything. But I didn't try all the variables.

I think there is a pretty big range of prices, from $150 up.

 

[lokiju]

Would be a nice thing to have for weekend trips and the such.

 

[loup garou]

I want one, but they're pretty expensive!

 

[Stifko]

Originally posted by: Sentinel I saw someone riding one down the street in manhattan a day ago, which gave me the idea.

That might have been me. I got a used dahon for $140 shipped offa eBay a few years ago and use it a lot. It has no speeds and a coaster brake, but serves me well. The newer dahons are much lighter and they make the best foldables imho. wanna buy mine? I wanna upgrade since I live in a 4th floor walk up.

 

[iroast]

http://www.dahon.com/images/bikes/large/folded/muxl.jpg

Sweet

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
Do a search here in ATOT - someone was moaning just the other day about his bags always being searched by TSA when he flew because he had one in his luggage.

Heh, that was me. I love folding bikes. I've ridden mine in a century and for a 36 mile climb up a volcano in Hawaii. Anybody who says folding bikes can't go the distance is nuts. Anyhow, I first purchased mine for commuting in Manhattan and it served that purpose perfectly as well. So, OP, go for it! FYI, there are several dealers in NYC for Dahon, the brand of my bike, and Dahon has a decent online community at their website. Metro, Toga, etc are all Dahon dealers. If a Dahon is not for you, I highly recommend you check out bfold on E13th St. The owner will take his time with you and let you test ride anything. Worth a visit.

 

[Sentinel]

Originally posted by: Stifko

Originally posted by: Sentinel I saw someone riding one down the street in manhattan a day ago, which gave me the idea.

That might have been me. I got a used dahon for $140 shipped offa eBay a few years ago and use it a lot. It has no speeds and a coaster brake, but serves me well. The newer dahons are much lighter and they make the best foldables imho. wanna buy mine? I wanna upgrade since I live in a 4th floor walk up.

Very cool, but I will probably keep researching it. Thanks though.