Richard Greenberg wrote:
Hi all. I've been checking out Bike Friday's new SatRday.
http://www.bikefriday.com/main.cfm?f...ategory=S hop

This bike looks very cool to me. The folding aspect really appeals to me,
particularly because it would make it so much easier for me to toss
(carefully place) it in my car and get to some nice cycling spots. However,
the bike costs about $2700 or so...and up from there. It's pretty hard for
me to justify spending this much money on a bike, but then again, you only
live once, and with enough effort I'm sure I can justify it. Most of the
stuff I read about these bikes (the last model) is quite positive. Are these
bikes overpriced? Any thoughts/advice would be most appreciated.

Considering the number of custom parts, typical Green Gear quality, and
(relatively) low potential sales volume, the price is reasonable.

Potential purchasers should note that a fairly reclined seating
position will likely be required to comfortable on the hard-shell seat,
and the rider will also need to be comfortable with the moderately high
bottom bracket position.

It appears that Green Gear has deliberately copied the riding position
of the more popular highracers from US based companies.
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Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley