Arthritis question

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Folders for less than $500

http://www.downtube.com/Full_Suspens...ding_Bike.html $499, 27 pounds

http://www.downtube.com/product541.html $299, 24 pounds.

Check out Dahon http://www.dahon.com/folding-bicycles Many bikes under your price range, some with coaster brakes.

The Giant Expressway is $40 over your budget: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...11/6964/43126/

The KHS "Latte" is super cheap $219, but super heavy at 31 pounds. http://www.khsbicycles.com/10_latte_06.htm

The KHS "Mocha" costs twice as much -but still under $500, and probably isn't any lighter (but it has multiple gears) http://www.khsbicycles.com/09_mocha_11.htm

There are many out there (Brompton, Bike Friday, et cetera) that will be lighter and will cost more than your $500 budget. But at least this little list will give you an idea what is out there and what you might find easier to carry up the stairs.