We are thinking about folding bicycles to take camping, mostly because the bicycles I have used with the smaller wheels seemed more stable.
Does anyone have any experience with these. Thanks.
Quote from: jmckinle1We are thinking about folding bicycles to take camping, mostly because the bicycles I have used with the smaller wheels seemed more stable.
Does anyone have any experience with these. Thanks.
Long time ago - yes.
Don't plan on doing a lot of cycling with them, it takes a lot of energy to get a 16 inch wheel to go any decent speed. My personal experience is that they aren't as stable as a larger wheeled bike, simply because you tend to be perched over them, instead of lower relative to the wheel. But that is only my two cents worth - maybe things have changed? Make sure you carry both tube and tire spares, they're not a real popular size for a lot of places.
DW has a Dahon, bought it off ebay for $160. We take it camping. she peddles to the potty on it....she likes it.
These guys (http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/c-fun-stuff-002.html) sell Chinese folding bikes starting at $79.