folding bikes

I have just been to London testing out a few folding bikes. Had a try of the
Birdy and the Airnimal. I preferred the Birdy as the Airnimal seemed to have
too short a distance between the handlebars and the saddle and also it seems
to have a more clumsy fold. All I have to do now is to save up and get the
touring version of the Birdy. I was very impressed with the ride quality of
both the Birdy and the Airnimal in that it was very smooth and it seemed
almost effortless to get going and to accelerate. Seemed a lot easier than
my current mountain bike, but the only way to be sure is to try the Birdy
out on my actual commute. I can now see what Simon Brooke means when he says
test a decent conventional bike before thinking about electric assist. If it
turns out to be easier to ride on my commute then I will give serious
consideration to selling my car, as I have just been hit with a 580 pound
service bill and I can't help thinking it is turning into a huge money sink.

Adam

Adam Lea wrote:

I have just been to London testing out a few folding bikes...
I will give serious
consideration to selling my car, as I have just been hit with a 580 pound
service bill and I can't help thinking it is turning into a huge money sink.

Turning into? A car is and will always be a money sink. You buy one
you lose money, you service one you lose money, you get rid of one you
lose money. You go a long way in one you lose money. I am even losing
money on mine now whilst it is standing still doing nothing. Sometimes
I wonder why I bother, but the alternatives require just a little bit
too much organisation for me. :-(
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Phil - three bikes, two rideable; one Birdy one Road Bike.