Re: Dahon folding bike & weight

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

 > From: "http://www.juno.com/~w1few"; <http://www.juno.com/~w1few>
 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:05:51 GMT
 >
 > Thanks very much for the CHerry Juice - its great and not sweetened - tastes 
 > like Cheracol Cough syrup (which I always loved).  And thanks for the books.  
 > Definitely ones that are good for me.  

Good.

 > The only problem I've had with the Dahon is the clamp on the seat post had to 
 > be tightened 'cause the post would work it's way lower and lower.  Other than 
 > that I weigh 240 and never a problem.  How about solid tires or solid tubes for 
 > the tires.  Harder ride but no flats.  Is a folding bike necessary or do you 
 > need to carry it to a safer place at times which is what I do.

It can be necessary because sometimes the racks on the bus going to
where-I-live are full, and it's hit-or-miss whether the bus driver will
let me take the bike into the bus.  With a folding bike, I could just take
it onto the bus if the racks are full.

I decided to go ahead and order it.  I'm getting a Dahon Piccolo D3
3-speed w/ 16" wheels w/ fenders and a rear rack.  It's heavier than the
Presto Lite, but I want to try out the lower-cost version before I
consider investing in the higher-cost version.  The guy at the bike shop
said it should arrive within 2 weeks.

The question is whether the grocery-bag panniers that I've been using on
No's old bike will work on the smaller rack.  If not, I may consider
getting a "rack trunk".

 > I try to avoid 
 > really rough terrain or curbs.  I do love that bike.
 > Take care and say hello to Noe.
 > D