I am considering buying a Pocket Rocket folder:
But I would like to hear from anyone - Richard? - who has one to give me some idea how it compares to a regular bike in terms of handling. The gearing is the same as my Scott Carbon but does weigh more, about 6 lbs: Scott 16 1/2 lbs, Pocket Rocket 23 1/2 lbs.
How does it handle hills? Clearly with my 700's on the Scott compared to 20" wheels on the Rocket every rotation of the pedals is going to take me less distance so I will have to be pedaling more to get the same distance on the flat and climbing. So, plusses and drawbacks from any users of the BikeFriday, please?
One plus is that for the few times I will be travelling by air, the convenience of a folder will far outweigh taking a regular bike with hauling around a bike box.
Price is $2,250 here which is an okay cost.
But I would like to hear from anyone - Richard? - who has one to give me some idea how it compares to a regular bike in terms of handling. The gearing is the same as my Scott Carbon but does weigh more, about 6 lbs: Scott 16 1/2 lbs, Pocket Rocket 23 1/2 lbs.
How does it handle hills? Clearly with my 700's on the Scott compared to 20" wheels on the Rocket every rotation of the pedals is going to take me less distance so I will have to be pedaling more to get the same distance on the flat and climbing. So, plusses and drawbacks from any users of the BikeFriday, please?
One plus is that for the few times I will be travelling by air, the convenience of a folder will far outweigh taking a regular bike with hauling around a bike box.
Price is $2,250 here which is an okay cost.
