folding bike

I never actually used one, but when we had consultants in at work from
Europe, they all had Trek's fold up bikes. I can't remember what model or
anything, but they were nice. That's how they got around from the hotel to
whereever they had to go.

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Anyone have any good experiences with folding bikes? I've never ridden
one but may need one for commuting. Looking for a cheap one too. I'm
6ft 200 lbs so i need one that is relatively sturdy. Any suggestions?

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Anyone have any good experiences with folding bikes? I've never ridden
one but may need one for commuting. Looking for a cheap one too. I'm
6ft 200 lbs so i need one that is relatively sturdy. Any suggestions?

I'm looking at the Dahon Boardwalk D6. Around $250, not too fancy,
cromo. Seems like a pretty good deal. Wouldn't recommend it for the
trail, but if you pass me on one you'll have my respect.
Only problem seems to be production. They're way backordered. None of
the shops in NYC have them.

/s

v-man said:

Anyone have any good experiences with folding bikes? I've never ridden
one but may need one for commuting. Looking for a cheap one too. I'm
6ft 200 lbs so i need one that is relatively sturdy. Any suggestions?

I have put together quite a few folders.
I find the name brand built ones, of which one LBS has most of them, to be
a real compromise.
My latest bike is off eBay for a good size alloy frame and 20" wheels.
Then a lot of test rides and switching out many of the components.
Main area is to be sure there is enough ground clearance, and then replace
the nasty short cranks with 170 mm.
Replace saddle, seatpost, chain rings, chucked the folding pedals,
handlebars, kickstand etc with better and lighter units as needed.
This is not all that costly to get what feels very good.
The all up cost is much less than what some of the hyped bikes are selling
for.
If you bought a more upmarket bike you may have to chuck these parts
anyway.
I have also fitted a 2 speed fder.
It may be the only folder in the world with that?
This bike is as good a ride as any other in the stable, and has very
little compromised.

Rob