dahon jack d24 folding bike

tommyboy26

hi all

i commute to work everyday on the train i usually walk to and from the station but i am going to avail of the cycle to work scheme. i see loads of bikes on the train and a folding is probably the best idea as i see loads of none folding bikes blocking up the doors on the train much to the annoyance of other passengers.

Most of the folding bikes are small little things which are very handy however they would not suit me. i have been looking for a full size folder and have only found this one.

http://www.eurocycles.ie/Commuter/Folding_Bikes/DAHON_JACK_D24-M/4125_p.aspx

has anyone got one of these or tried out one? if so how was it? or has anyone seen another full size folder that would be good?

thanks for reading

TB26

DirkVoodoo

How far is the walk and over what kind of terrain?

To be honest, I would get something fairly simple, fewer gears means less weight to carry and saves room for practical features like mudguards and a rack. I've had the misfortune of having to lift several different types of folding bikes over the past few months and they can weigh quite a bit when they are kitted out with full drivetrains.

Bigger wheels too, again it defeats alot of the purpose of a folding bike. You want something reasonably light and compact otherwise what is the point?

tommyboy26

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

How far is the walk and over what kind of terrain?

To be honest, I would get something fairly simple, fewer gears means less weight to carry and saves room for practical features like mudguards and a rack. I've had the misfortune of having to lift several different types of folding bikes over the past few months and they can weigh quite a bit when they are kitted out with full drivetrains.

Bigger wheels too, again it defeats alot of the purpose of a folding bike. You want something reasonably light and compact otherwise what is the point?

from home to train station is about 2 km and from station to work is about 1km. it will only be ever folded on the train. once of train it will be unfolded so no real lifting required. i was just going to get a standard none folding bike but that would mean leaving the bike between carriages and causing a hindrance to other passengers when the train is busy.


TB26

DirkVoodoo

tommyboy26 wrote: »

from home to train station is about 2 km and from station to work is about 1km. it will only be ever folded on the train. once of train it will be unfolded so no real lifting required. i was just going to get a standard none folding bike but that would mean leaving the bike between carriages and causing a hindrance to other passengers when the train is busy.


TB26

I've no idea about bikes on trains, do we not have any kind of racks or spaces for bikes yet?

tommyboy26

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I've no idea about bikes on trains, do we not have any kind of racks or spaces for bikes yet?

there is only one bike rack on the train for two none folding bikes. but there is two or three luggage spots on the train that are always empty so i could put the folded bike in there

Mycroft H

Why are you considering a full size folder over the more compact design of like a brompton?

tommyboy26

BX 19 wrote: »

Why are you considering a full size folder over the more compact design of like a brompton?

It might sound silly but im not the smallest guy in the world so a full size bike would be more suitable

Mycroft H

tommyboy26 wrote: »

It might sound silly but im not the smallest guy in the world so a full size bike would be more suitable

6"4' and I dont feel too out of place on a brompton. They are pretty cool.

http://www.brompton.co.uk/technical/#2