New Downtube + question about computers

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Actually Emily, I hold you and Vickie responsible for this purchase. I wanted a folder, but didn't want to spend a fortune and I didn't remember which one Vickie had when we met up in St. Louis so I did a search. Your thread came up, also with the link to BikeForums. After lots of reading it seems it was the best bang for my buck. I had a Dahon Boardwalk a few years ago, liked it but could tell it was a folder by the way it rode, but I was still set to buy a Dahon. After getting your lead, I ordered this. I've only had the chance to ride to school one day, but I could tell the difference. It rides great! My students were fascinated with it and couldn't believe that a bicycle could fold up. I plan to tour with it, so maybe someday I'll go ahead and get the Bike Friday, or upgrade these components but for now this is perfect. It's the 8H with the Sturmey-Archer hub and front suspension since I want to take it on the Katy Trail also.

Vickie: Thanks for the computer offer. I think I actually will just put my Garmin Venture on it. Good idea and I don't have to worry about knocking it around when I fold it. I'm glad to hear that if I do need a computer the wireless one will work. I was in St. Louis yesterday and most of the ice and muck was gone there and I thought "Oboy! maybe I can ride in Belle". But alas, our roads STILL are not clear and no way am I taking this bike out in the muck. So far I love it though. We are doing to have to have Downtube Day in Rolla in the spring. Name a day!