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Beane
03-21-2009, 08:27 AM
My mom is looking for a bike friday for air and boat travel, and i figured that since TE people are always raving about them, I'd post on here. She is 5'10" and fairly flexible on componentry. She would prefer one that is a cute color (red, purple, yellow, etc) but is open to other options. Show me what you got!
tulip
03-21-2009, 08:43 AM
Have you looked at the Bike Friday website? They have a section for used bikes if you want to save some money. It also has alot of information if you dig around about all sorts of things having to do with the bikes.

What is your budget? Bike Fridays can be quite expensive. If your mom wants to spend less and she's just toodling around on the bike, Dahons might be more reasonably priced. I love my Bike Friday and ride fairly long distances on it, so it's worth it to me.
susan.wells
03-21-2009, 09:55 AM
Beane ... I just sent you a PM
Blueberry
03-21-2009, 10:48 AM
Check the "Yak" list associated with Bike Friday too. Someone just posted in the last couple of days who was selling 2 Bike Fridays. I think both were built for someone 5'10" IIRC.

CA
Beane
03-21-2009, 07:03 PM
Just checked out the "yak" thing and sent her (my ma) the info. She just test rode some Dahons today and thought they felt a little cheap, so I think she'd be leaning toward the bike fridays... though I honestly don't know what she's thinking pricewise. Also sent along the info about the one you have, susan.

Thanks TE'ers!
Biciclista
03-21-2009, 07:07 PM
We have one that's available.
pm me if you are interested.
Blueberry
03-21-2009, 07:10 PM
Here's another option: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1086034841.html

It was just posted to the Yak. No connection to the seller, etc., etc.
Beane
03-21-2009, 07:12 PM
CA in NC - I know!! I just saw that and sent it to her. sounds perfect, except for the un-fun color :-P

... especially since she lives in RI and could test ride it..!
Mama Beane
04-07-2009, 05:45 PM
Just got my Air Glide back from my LBS - WOW! I am SOOOO Happy! :D Fits great, rides beautifully - can't wait for the summer when I can take it on the boat. Thank you so much Susan Wells - you are awesome and I'll be supporting your ride this summer for LiveStrong - great organization with fantastic people like you to support it. You're the best! Thanks again!
Zen
04-07-2009, 05:51 PM
I love it when a plan comes together :)