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folding bike for touring
On Oct 9, 1:47*am, Tim McNamara wrote:
In article , *bobdobbs wrote: I am a lifelong bike tourer contemplating buying a folding bike for touring. Has anyone who has made the switch to a folding bike for long- distance, self-contained touring had a positive experience? *My criteria a (a) folds quickly and easily (b) low and variable gearing (c) supports panniers - I carry all of my stuff, including camping gear (d) riding experience (as close as possible to a regular, non-folding bike, re touring. Looking for recommendations. I've looked at Brompton, but it doesn;t seem to be able to carry much and the gearing isn't really appropriate for touring. I have a triple chain ring and probably would want to get down to the low 20's for low gears. Bike Friday. -- Your time is limited. *Don't waste it living someone else's life. Steve Jobs 1955-2011 yes, bike fridays. we have taken ours all over the world and love them still. we use the fat tire versions for cobblestones etc and find them fine for longer rides too. |
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