Comments on: Using a Folding Bike Coupled with Pub Trans for Point-to-Point, Car-Free Travel http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/ resources, news, observations and ideas about bicycling in the Michiana area Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:52:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: robertexpr http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-964 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:33:29 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-964 Hey guys .. we at BGI are looking at bringing in an awareness about reducing emissions and contributing to the green evenironment and anit global warming campaigns. Hence if any of u guys can share a bit more about your exp with our employees it will be good. you can do it in our Chicago branch if that is fine with u. know about us at http://www.bgiworldwide.com. looking forward to hearing from one of you soon.

robert

]]> By: Scott Kelsey http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-752 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:44:12 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-752 Schwinn has a good folding bike for a decent price. check it out.
http://www.schwinnbike.com/usa/eng/Products/Commuter/Details/1345-S9WOR-World-Folding

]]> By: Jeff Nixa http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-739 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:16:46 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-739 Henry, thanks for another installment- fun to read of your travels.

The quality and care of your reporting makes me wonder if you’d consider submitting this (or a version) to the _Tribune_ for a feature, or even a series? I’m certain that few Michiana residents have seen, heard or considered multi-stage commuting on a folding bike. If they saw how manageable and affordable it was, we may have more converts.

One of our female Bike Week volunteers in recent years regularly commutes from the NNN to Bosch Corp. on a high-end (~900.) superlight folding bike. Don’t recall the manufacturer. I was startled at its small size…approximate to a fat briefcase, wheels and all, when folded. I’m certain that it weighed less than 20#…more like 15#.

Wondering if studded ice tires are available for these? MTB tires? :)

]]> By: Henry Scott http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-391 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:46:44 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-391 Adam,

You do remember correctly: Outpost now carries the Breezer line of commuter bikes which, IMHO, are ideal for most people who want a bike for comfortable, casual commuting.

]]> By: Adam Bee http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-390 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:11 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-390 Performance Bike has those Dahon Boardwalks on sale for $200 even right now.

]]> By: Adam Bee http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-387 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:01:18 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-387 Yeah Outpost Sports really does seem to be at the vanguard in the utility bikes area. IIRC they have some dedicated commuter rigs as well?

]]> By: Paul Taylor http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-384 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:37:23 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-384 I also have a Dahon folding bike. Mine is a 2007 Mu XL model. The same size as Henry’s but with a 24 speed drive train, head/tail lights, and a suspension seat-post.

It is not as comfortable as either of my full-size bikes, but up to about 50 miles per day, it suites me just fine.

These are really high quality, bikes who’s engineers have thought of everything.

Henry got the canvas carrying bag, which will probably work well for him. I got an Air-porter, which is a semi-hard side suit case to carry my bike…I felt the need for that since I usually travel by air and know baggage clerks all too well. Technically, my air-porter is too large to check as regular baggage on an airline, but the check-in people are too harried to take the time to pull out a measuring tape, just so they can charge me for oversize luggage. (Weight restrictions are not an issue, unless I were to add extra stuff in my air-porter). I’ve flown with it 4 times, without incident.

On a recent visit to Outpost Sports I noticed they had a folding bike on the sales-floor.

]]> By: Henry Scott http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-382 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:55:47 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-382 I measured the weight of my Dahon S1 this morning: it is actually “only” 31.5 pounds, and I’ve edited the post accordingly. That weight is with the included rack, fenders and kick stand. Do the E-Z Pack and Kent Superlite weights include the add-ons? I ask because the Dahon Boardwalk S1 is typically advertised at 25.5 pounds — presumably that is a stripped-down version.

Also, it is worth noting that the Superlite and E-Z Pack use smaller wheels than the Dahon S1. Before my purchase, I read a few user forums that recommended not going below 20″ wheels for tall riders (I’m 6’2″). I see the E-Z Pack has a max recommended height of 6′, but the Superlite goes up to 6’6″.

In any event, I didn’t mean for this post to be a plug for the S1– just for folding bikes in general, and these may be perfect for some. At the price, it doesn’t seem one could go too far wrong! Thanks for the comment.

]]> By: RideTHISbike.com http://bikemichiana.org/2008/08/21/using-a-folding-bike-coupled-with-pub-trans-for-point-to-point-car-free-travel/#comment-379 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:09:12 +0000 http://southbendbikes.wordpress.com/?p=630#comment-379 Thirty five lbs is really heavy for a folding bike. Two other single speed folding bikes that are much lighter (and cheaper too) are the $179 E-Z Pack and the $189 Kent Superlite. Standard equipment on both the E-Z Pack and Superlite include a kickstand, carry rack and fenders. Best of all, both of these bikes weigh between 22-23 lbs so they’re much easier to carry aboard trains, buses, up/down stairs, etc.

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