I've been secretly coveting the beautiful folding bikes I've seen around town. As I was looking into purchasing a true hybrid, I came across a dealer who had previously been a Bike Friday dealer and had three "floor models" for sale. I took one of the Tikits for a ride and feel in love with the quick fold bike. Unfortunately, it was way too big for me so I knew if I travelled down this road, I'd be looking at buying through Bike Friday directly. Before I had a chance to go through that process, I test drove a Brompton six speed. I LOVED IT and the LBS that sold them. The owner is acerbic but his humor is right up my alley. It was the first time I was on a bike and KNEW it was was the right one.
Last year, I bought matching Jamis Coda Sports for myself and my daughter. Little did I know that my daughter would have a growth spurt and immediately outgrow her bike. I am passing down my Jamis to her and selling her bike, as no one in the household fits her bike. (That is my rationalization for buying the hybrid.)
I still plan on buying something to fill in the gap in my fleet but I'm not sure I'll be riding anything but the Brompton for awhile. What an amazing bike. Attachment 16497
