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Does anybody here ride a folding bike? If so, what kind do you ride and how's your experience been? (slrpnk.net)

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A common frustration in my part of the world is that transit does not run very often, and there are only 2 spots for bikes on the front of buses. There have been many times when I've had to wait an extra hour just to see if the next bus happens to have a spot for my bike.

Every time this happens, I promise myself that I'm going to someday spend the money to buy a folding bike (which can be taken on the bus if it's folded).

In my head, riding a folding bike is a joyous experience, partly because of Dr Sharon riding a Brompton in Ted Lasso, but I'm curious what it's actually like.

My dream folding bikes are any model of Brompton, a RadExpand 5, or a Tern Link D7i.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow thank you so much for all of this! I am a bit of a taller guy (193cm) so perhaps a Brompton isnt for me, but by god they are sexy bicycles haha

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Look at the H handlebars. They add a few inches to the standard M. The bike won’t fold as tight, but you’ll be more comfortable.

I’m 182cm and got the M, but I think I’d be more comfortable in the H.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've got the H handlebars, they dont protrude beyond the frame when folded. They are great and I couldn't imagine riding with the M type. For me the main issue is seat post height. I think you can get an extender for it but I haven't bothered cos its not my daily ride.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oh yeah. I had to get the telescoping seat post. I needed just another inch. One benefit of the telescope one is that I have the second segment set so I just pull the first segment out as far as it goes and it’s at my desired height. No need to fiddle with adjustments.