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| Value for Money | 5.5/10  |
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| Overall rating | 5/10 |
By Guest. on 25th Mar 2008
| Value for money | 8/10 |
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| Overall value | 8/10 |
 Guest.'s recommendation | |
This is a lightweight , fully geared folding bike with good gears and brakes. It is easy to fold and carry folded if you are reasonably fit as you should be as a cyclist!.The fold away stand is useful as is the bottom lightweight support for use when folded although I find it is usually the pedal that takes the weight. the folding pedals are rarely used but if you want to fly with this bike, could save you having to remove pedals at the airport. The upright riding position is OK for light riding and general commuting. It is a great bike for using on trains if they insist on a folder only and the gears give you a better chance on the hills. Easy to put into a car too. Mud guards and a racke are easily fitted and do not limit the folding capacity.
The pedals are hopeless in the wet as you foot will slip all over them. I have also changed the handle bars from the straight type to butterfly bars with a stem extension piece for more variety of hand holds. The saddle is rather too bouncy for me but may suit softer rear ends !
Generally a good bike for commuting with train or bus usage and has potential for touring and use further afield. I have loaded it up with heavy double panniers at the rear and it still rides well. It is great for use combined with a car as well as it goes easily into the boot. Great value for money.
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