Surprise, surprise....WOW!!

[Red Rock]

I'm checking all possible options right now. Redrorhodie has a bag coming my way though so that will help.

Red Rock

[evangundy]

Wow is right - nice surprise :-) I hope you get many miles of enjoyment outa this new toy. I bet Dahon and the magazine would both love to get a ride report from you, and a picture or two.

Edna

[Tri Girl]

And if you ever decide that folding bikes are icky and you want me to give it a good home, I'd bite the bullet and give your bike a nice place to live out its life. hee hee- just teasing. I hope you LOVE that bike to death. You look great riding it in the pics. Fits you like a glove.

[Red Rock]

evangundy-Yes, I have thought about doing a write-up. I just have to get used to it first and log some real miles on it to feel "comfortable". All the other bikes fit just right. Then I would like to do something wothwhile enough for a write-up. (How is my normal life, unique? Perhaps I need to think like Pardes.)

Tri Girl-As strange as it may sound, when I told my dad about this he was like, "you might want to sell it", "you can just throw your other bikes on the back of the car or in the truck and go for a ride." It was like he did not understand what made it unique. Then I told him that people were picking these up these days. Then he said that that was more of a reason to sell the bike. At the end of the conversation, I was a little taken a back to say the least. For me it is a new adventure and a learning experience. I have read that some people have something like 4300 miles on theirs??!!

I have had the bike adjusted to fit me better since it has been into the shop so the bars will not be so high now. I just need some quick release skewers on the wheels for my sanity and flats.

Red Rock

[Tri Girl]

That's interesting that your dad didn't "get it." I'm not entirely surprised. I think all bikes have a unique purpose that makes them different and special from the others. Some people (even bikers) don't get my need for 5 bikes. They all have a purpose and are used for diff. things (TT bike for racing, touring bike for tours, mtn bike, and grocery store/errand bike and one garage sale bike that sits on the trainer year round).
I think folding bikes are just about the coolest. Fold them up and take them literally ANYWHERE. I know a man who exclusively rides is Bike Friday EVERYWHERE (touring, commuting, organized rides). He loves that bike.
I didn't realize your bike didn't come with QR wheels. That would be trickier for changing flats, although not entirely impossible.
I hope you have such a great time on your new ride. It's a great addition to the stable.
Sorry this was so long-winded.

[Kitty Gatita]

I am VERY envious and happy for your good fortune!!! I would LUV to have a folder! Airlines now charge $300 round trip to take your fullsize bike. Cheaper to buy one when you get there and garage it with friends! Someday (someday...) when I am flush I would love a Dahon or a Bike Friday to take along with me on trips.

How very cool!!! Congrats!

[redrhodie]

Sent you a pm. I got you a bag

[Red Rock]

Thankyou redrhodie. I sent you a PM too.