tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post1135688837727042738..comments2023-06-25T00:30:09.434+10:00Comments on About the bike: Bolder on a folder.David Killickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-17945136969141705832008-08-02T02:09:00.000+10:002008-08-02T02:09:00.000+10:00Dave, I was in Beijing last week and also bought a...Dave, I was in Beijing last week and also bought a Dahon folder, only mine is a 16" wheel version with one speed, for 1466 RMB, while yours looks to be a 20" version. I got mine from a Dahon store across the street from the Carrefour near the Exhibition Centre in the NE. See http://www.my-dahon.com. <BR/><BR/>while walking to the store from the 1st stop on the No. 13 subway line, along Liufang St., I passed another bike store that sells Giant folding bikes. <BR/><BR/>Actually, in Beijing you can find over 20 different models of folder bikes but many are of low quality and use drum brakes on the rear wheel. The Dahon is of a higher quality than most. <BR/><BR/>Riding in Beijing turns out to be surprisingly relaxing due to all of cycle-lanes. Just ride as slowly as the locals do and do as they do, and you soon how to interact with motorists - who also seem to drive more slowly than you'd expect in such a large city. <BR/><BR/>Shame about the air pollution, though.Stewart Midwinterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149643002147748663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-50983423582864718952008-07-29T17:39:00.000+10:002008-07-29T17:39:00.000+10:00I got the bike from a shop on Dongzihmen Inner Str...I got the bike from a shop on Dongzihmen Inner Street. It cost about Y1490. The riding is great. Very safe, although I can't say what it's like when there's twice as much traffic on the road like there is normally.David Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-53387194921309388642008-07-29T11:23:00.000+10:002008-07-29T11:23:00.000+10:00Hey Dave,Which bike shop in Beijing did you pick t...Hey Dave,<BR/><BR/>Which bike shop in Beijing did you pick this up at? I lived in BJ for about a year but didn't get up to riding - a little scary with a young child in tow for me - although the locals sure get around on bike.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, WarwickWarwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216021897338100498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-32176391711797319642008-07-29T08:29:00.000+10:002008-07-29T08:29:00.000+10:00But where's the basket?????But where's the basket?????NancyBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521907970745629568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-63422125302871703302008-07-29T06:07:00.000+10:002008-07-29T06:07:00.000+10:00That's a pretty cool folder, you could even bring ...That's a pretty cool folder, you could even bring that one back. <BR/>Looks like an awesome spot to ride - but is that smog?? I'd be getting a mask if it is....Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337801641101641763noreply@blogger.com