L - my former coworker wanted to pick up cycling, to destress from the politic-ing at work. She keeps hearing these crazy cycling stories from me (before my accident in Bintan).
She wanted a foldie. We went in search of a Dahon D7 just like the one I had. But the offerings are paltry. There is the $2k-ish Bromptons, Dahons are sold out until March, leaving us with Tern (never heard of this brand, but supposedly a new brand related to Dahon). Terns were going at $599, not cheap too and I hated the unfolding - it was pretty hard for a woman to manage.
I was in Rodalink & noticed they had foldies too, sent L to take a look. Highest end foldie - Polygon Urbano 5.0 was going for $479 - comes with rain covers, a carrying case & suspension. Ok, it's a little heavy at 14kg but it rode very smooth with the suspension. I believe can hit top speeds in the high 20km/h. Plus I like the service & staff at Rodalink Commonwealth - I knew L will be in good hands there.
Will go on an easy ride with L one day... now especially since I am a damaged (me and Speedier - both a little beat up but still game spiritually).
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