Ok, so I know it seems like I'm stealing some thunder from Beane, but she just happened to post at the same time I was going to ask.

I'm selling three bikes of mine to make room for a new one. I want a folder- specifically a Bike Friday (it was between a BF and a Dahon). I've done research for months, have been scouring the craigslists ads, asked my local bike club, and am a member of the Yak list- but no luck. There isn't any place within 300 miles that I can test ride a folder, so I'm going to do the "foolish" thing and buy one without having ridden one. I know they handle a bit differently, but I'm certain it's something I can get used to quickly, and that it won't bother me.

I'm 5'3" with a fairly short inseam and reach. I rode an XS Giant road bike, and my current bike is a 48cm TT bike. I think I could probably get by with a 47-50 BF. I have considered buying new, but thought I would see if there's anything out there first. I'm thinking along the lines of a NWT. I know that I want a triple up front that I can use for all my regular rides/long rides and light touring, but any model that will take a rear rack will work for me.
I'm hesitant to get a custom made bike, because my bike tastes seem to change fairly often, and I'm afraid if I get one custom made, it will be hard to re-sell since I'm short. I may just do one of the 2009 stock models on the BF site.


If you have anything, or know of any for sale- please let me know. My other 3 bikes are up for sale, and I hope to sell them soon to get some funds for a BF.

Thanks, ladies.