A Cycling & bikes forum. CycleBanter.com

Go Back   Home » CycleBanter.com forum » rec.bicycles » Recumbent Biking
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Bike Friday New Release SatRday



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old October 20th 05, 11:10 PM
Richard Greenberg
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Bike Friday New Release SatRday

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.


Ads
  #2  
Old October 22nd 05, 11:21 PM
Sunset Lowracer [TM] Fanatic
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Bike Friday New Release SatRday


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.
--
Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley

  #3  
Old October 23rd 05, 07:14 PM
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Bike Friday New Release SatRday

On Beyond Tomorrow television show last week an assisted folding
folding bike was shown, and the next day this bike was discussed
on a power-assist group. Surprisingly, this seems to be a
growing source of mobility avoiding gas prices.

I was interested in the battery weight for my own use, but the
quality, fit, finish, etc. meant the bike was worth high costs.

Chris

  #4  
Old November 3rd 05, 03:46 AM
Pat
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Bike Friday New Release SatRday


:
: 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.


I don't have a SatRDay, but I do have a Pocket Gnu. It is top quality in
every aspect. The bike is well thought out, well made, and sturdy. I just
got back from a 10 day trip to Ireland where I rode the bike everywhere I
went. I figure that I can "deduct" the cost of renting a car and paying for
the gasoline during the trip from the cost of the bike originally. That way,
I'll be inclined to go on more trips until I "get the bike paid off".
Oh--and the company's customer service is great, too. Their service doesn't
stop after the sale.

Pat in TX
:
:


 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Evaulating a bike Paul Cassel Techniques 96 August 22nd 05 11:45 PM
Podcasts Fixed - 2005 National Mayors' Ride Begins Cycle America General 2 April 27th 05 05:37 PM
Podcasts Fixed - 2005 National Mayors' Ride Begins Cycle America Rides 0 April 27th 05 05:23 PM
Podcasts Fixed - 2005 National Mayors' Ride Begins Cycle America Recumbent Biking 0 April 27th 05 05:22 PM
Bike Friday for a touring bike? John Everett Techniques 25 July 19th 03 04:13 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 CycleBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.