Andy Davies
Member
Hey All
I am pretty new to this cycling thing, and even more new to the folding cycle thing!
Basically I have a Dahon Vitesse D7 which I aimed to use to aid my commute, basically cutting out the walk I have todo in London (20-30 mins ish) when I get off the train, but am still finding my feet on London roads. Driving in London is bad enough, so why I decided to cycle, not so sure!
I have been using it a lot more at home where I live in Essex, but am finding that most of the places I want to use it are probably not suitable for the road tyres that it came with. Mainly I want to use it in Country parks etc. to help me get used to the bike before I start using it on the dreaded commute.
I am guessing that the tyres it came with are ok but not really for off road use. I am not talking massive muddy hills, more flat/bumpyish occassionally muddy grass type of stuff. Nothing too heavy. But am not sure if this bike is suitable? I love the fact I can throw it (literally speaking) in the car and head off somewhere but am worried about damaging it.
Any ideas or advice you can offer?
I searched through previous posts and saw someone recommended "Scwalbe Marathons" for this type of thing, but when I checked out wiggle.co.uk there were loads of Marathons and I didn't have a clue...
As I said, any advice appreciated!
Cheers
Andy
I am pretty new to this cycling thing, and even more new to the folding cycle thing!
Basically I have a Dahon Vitesse D7 which I aimed to use to aid my commute, basically cutting out the walk I have todo in London (20-30 mins ish) when I get off the train, but am still finding my feet on London roads. Driving in London is bad enough, so why I decided to cycle, not so sure!
I have been using it a lot more at home where I live in Essex, but am finding that most of the places I want to use it are probably not suitable for the road tyres that it came with. Mainly I want to use it in Country parks etc. to help me get used to the bike before I start using it on the dreaded commute.
I am guessing that the tyres it came with are ok but not really for off road use. I am not talking massive muddy hills, more flat/bumpyish occassionally muddy grass type of stuff. Nothing too heavy. But am not sure if this bike is suitable? I love the fact I can throw it (literally speaking) in the car and head off somewhere but am worried about damaging it.
Any ideas or advice you can offer?
I searched through previous posts and saw someone recommended "Scwalbe Marathons" for this type of thing, but when I checked out wiggle.co.uk there were loads of Marathons and I didn't have a clue...
As I said, any advice appreciated!
Cheers
Andy