These are our rides. Risa's new Norco bike, and my (also new) Dahon Mu P24 foldie. I was previously riding an 18 year old Nishiki Expedition, my trusty rusty steed that took me to work during the last 8 years. However, "fun" and "easy to handle" were not words that came to mind until I got the Dahon! What prompted me to look into folding bikes in the first place was the thought of throwing our bikes into the car to travel to parks and beaches, since Risa's zone of curiosity for places to explore is ever growing. We don't have a bike rack on the car.
The only extra accessory I needed for the new bike was the custom fit rear rack since the wheels are smaller at 20 inches. All other items, lights, bell, computer, were transfered. An old milk crate tucks in just under the seat, and an old panier rain cover fits perfectly over the milk crate to cover the groceries. The more accessories you accumulate, the more situations you can accomodate.
Anyone who has watched our recent Olympics party here in Vancouver knows that it doesn't snow in our fair city. Our winters are exactly what you saw: rain, fog, and more rain. So I have the following rain gear, which took me a few years to collect:
Helmet cover: $40
Gortex bike jacket: $180
Gortex lobster mittens: $40
Rain proof (front side) pants: $75
Shoe cover booties: $40
Pannier cover: $40
Takes a full 5 extra minutes to suit up. Hmmm, seems the minimum price for anything at Mountain Equipment Coop is $40.
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