Rob,

Don't overlook the surprising quality and price mark of the new Dahon folding bikes.

I bought one from LL Bean for $369 and they are only $349 in the Performance catalog. I can't say enough about how completely ready to roll they are on arrival and how well made. The machine fits the need and brings many extras to the table in terms of security and convenience (mine lives under my desk at work). I highly recommend a serious look.

Here's a link to LL Bean's model.

Bruce
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On 8/7/07, Rob Robins < rhrobins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Fellow GCC members,
I've a friend who just moved here from Brazil for graduate school and is
in need of a bicycle. He doesn't have much to spend but needs something
dependable for a 18-20 mile roundtrip commute from Archer Road to the UF
Fisheries Department off Millhopper. He is well aware that a department
store bike will not long withstand such use and given his budget he is
looking in the used market.

Before we make the rounds of the local bike stores that carry used
bikes, I thought I would first check with the GCC membership.

Felipe is about 5' 9" with the slender build of a distance runner. A
road set up might be best, perhaps in the neighborhood of 54 - 56cm. I
don't think he needs to be pushing a big mountain bike all that
distance. If you've got something you think might fit the bill, please
e-mail me.

Best wishes,

Rob Robins



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