Comments on: Best Folding Bikes Of 2010 http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html The Gas-Free Transportation Guide: Commuter Bikes, Electric Bikes, Electric Scooters, Electric Cars Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:00:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: rico http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1103 rico Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:00:15 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1103 Downtube unrated? Downtube unrated?

]]> By: matt http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1088 matt Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:43:39 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1088 Jared, I corresponded with the Xootr folks about this and they say that their Swift folder can handle riders up to 260...even a little heavier if you don't have a ton of cargo. and they can extend the stem for people up to 6'7". you might want to check them out: http://www.xootr.com/folding-bicycle.html. (disclaimer: I don't work for Xootr) Jared, I corresponded with the Xootr folks about this and they say that their Swift folder can handle riders up to 260…even a little heavier if you don’t have a ton of cargo. and they can extend the stem for people up to 6′7″. you might want to check them out: http://www.xootr.com/folding-bicycle.html.

(disclaimer: I don’t work for Xootr)

]]> By: Jared http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1086 Jared Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:28:19 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1086 At 6' 5" and 260 lbs I thrash.......bikes engineered for lower stress. Can anyone direct me to a manuf. that makes a folding bike for my specs? Thanx. At 6′ 5″ and 260 lbs I thrash…….bikes engineered for lower stress. Can anyone direct me to a manuf. that makes a folding bike for my specs?
Thanx.

]]> By: Peter http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1080 Peter Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:08:40 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1080 You forgot the best folding bike of them all, The Pacific Reach http://www.flickr.com/groups/pacificreach 8.5Kg front and rear suspension, and atleas starting at 1/2 the price of an Airnimail. You forgot the best folding bike of them all, The Pacific Reach

http://www.flickr.com/groups/pacificreach

8.5Kg front and rear suspension, and atleas starting at 1/2 the price of an Airnimail.

]]> By: Janet http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1072 Janet Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:28:20 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1072 Any opinions on the melon slice? Any opinions on the melon slice?

]]> By: Holly Colson http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1070 Holly Colson Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:31:10 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1070 Check us out! www.melonbicycles.com. Borrowing from mountain and road bike technology, we've designed Melon folding bicycles from the wheels up with superior components for smooth shifting, firm braking, and you can take on the big boys. At only 25lbs its a cinch to take and store anywhere. The Slice is a zippy, great handling, sturdy bicycle guaranteed to put a smile on your face. You’ll soon think of your slice as a bike that folds, not a folding bike! Check us out! http://www.melonbicycles.com. Borrowing from mountain and road bike technology, we’ve designed Melon folding bicycles from the wheels up with superior components for smooth shifting, firm braking, and you can take on the big boys. At only 25lbs its a cinch to take and store anywhere. The Slice is a zippy, great handling, sturdy bicycle guaranteed to put a smile on your face. You’ll soon think of your slice as a bike that folds, not a folding bike!

]]> By: Stan S. http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1066 Stan S. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:33:45 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1066 Careful with those Citizen Bikes! Put "citizen bike gotham" into Google and you will find some bad reviews (also one positive review that sounded suspiciously like a CitizenBike marketing ad). Apparently the pedals like to fall off the Citizen Bikes. One lady really bruised her stomach on the handle bar when her pedal fell off. Careful with those Citizen Bikes! Put “citizen bike gotham” into Google and you will find some bad reviews (also one positive review that sounded suspiciously like a CitizenBike marketing ad). Apparently the pedals like to fall off the Citizen Bikes. One lady really bruised her stomach on the handle bar when her pedal fell off.

]]> By: Robert http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1065 Robert Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:38:07 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1065 Hi Matt Hope you don't mind me responding in this way. I work for Bigfish Folding Bikes, it's a European (Italian made) folder and is now in the US - i think it would be very good for your requirements. The fold is around 10secs, it folds flat, without a hinge in the frame, and you can actually wheel the folded bike along with you as you walk. Most importantly the ride is very nippy, responsive and sturdy thanks to there being no breaking point in the frame. Have a look and see what you think http://www.youtube.com/user/bigfishbike#p/u/29/Kh5Ta--EIo8 and again, I hope you don't mind a marketing person coming on and trying to sell you stuff here! best regards Robert Hi Matt
Hope you don’t mind me responding in this way. I work for Bigfish Folding Bikes, it’s a European (Italian made) folder and is now in the US – i think it would be very good for your requirements. The fold is around 10secs, it folds flat, without a hinge in the frame, and you can actually wheel the folded bike along with you as you walk. Most importantly the ride is very nippy, responsive and sturdy thanks to there being no breaking point in the frame. Have a look and see what you think http://www.youtube.com/user/bigfishbike#p/u/29/Kh5Ta–EIo8 and again, I hope you don’t mind a marketing person coming on and trying to sell you stuff here!
best regards
Robert

]]> By: matt http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1052 matt Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:12 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1052 hi, I am interested in a folding bike for a simple reason. I like to bike to work (~13 miles), but there are days when * I bike in but then it starts raining, so I'd rather take the train home * I have to stay later than expected, and I don't want to ride home in the dark * I don't have time to bike to work (I take the train), but I want to use my bike during the day to get around to meetings or for a lunchtime ride The public transit folks will allow any "folding bike" on the train and subway, so I don't need a particularly tiny one. In fact, a full-sized bike that folds would be fine, though I'd have a slight preference for something that fits in my trunk. Any recommendations? I like the Xootr Swift but am open to suggestions. hi, I am interested in a folding bike for a simple reason. I like to bike to work (~13 miles), but there are days when

* I bike in but then it starts raining, so I’d rather take the train home
* I have to stay later than expected, and I don’t want to ride home in the dark
* I don’t have time to bike to work (I take the train), but I want to use my bike during the day to get around to meetings or for a lunchtime ride

The public transit folks will allow any “folding bike” on the train and subway, so I don’t need a particularly tiny one. In fact, a full-sized bike that folds would be fine, though I’d have a slight preference for something that fits in my trunk.

Any recommendations? I like the Xootr Swift but am open to suggestions.

]]> By: JDaniel http://www.optimalride.com/folding-bicycles/best-folding-bikes.html/comment-page-2#comment-1049 JDaniel Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:47:02 +0000 http://www.optimalride.com/?p=141#comment-1049 Gotta say the best entry level bike that I have used is the DHT (Dahon Licensed Technology) Boardwalk (Single Speed and 6 Speed). They cost around $225 new and are great for easy fold and quality parts. I'd go with the Dahon Boardwalk over the Citizen Bike any day, if for no other reason than quality parts. Gotta say the best entry level bike that I have used is the DHT (Dahon Licensed Technology) Boardwalk (Single Speed and 6 Speed). They cost around $225 new and are great for easy fold and quality parts. I’d go with the Dahon Boardwalk over the Citizen Bike any day, if for no other reason than quality parts.

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