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• Who's got folding bicycles onboard?
  • Do not know these but do have...
    • That folded size is hard to beat.
      • Bikes
  • I have 2 Dahon 20" bikes & love them
    • Me too. We carry folding bikes and like having the mobility
      • Here's a link to that restaurant
      • I can relate to the pita part of a bike onboard.
        • before I'd buy a bike
          • Agree. Measure your hatches and the folded size.
        • How about a unicycle?
          • That's a thought. I did own and ride one once upon a time. I wonder if...
          • That's a screwy idea
            • skateboard
              • My kids use "long board" type skate boards to get around at college
                • Well if we are talking about alternative transport...
                  • Considered motorized sooters... decided on folding bikes instead.
                • Skateboards don't go uphill very well
            • I have tried the small wheel bikes...
          • Got one, still ride it now and then....
    • Good to hear. I'm told the 20" wheel is a good compromise for better performance.
      • Folding bikes in Block Island
        • taxis?
          • Taxis are a bargain in BI
            • Good to know. We took one back to Lake Tashmoo with a pile of groceries and ice.
              • Tashmoo is about a mile from town
                • We went the other way to Kronigs Market.
                  • We use block ice too
        • Dahon Mariner is 7 speeds & folding pedals
  • Bike Friday
    • Those are great! Haven't seen them, thanks.
    • WOW and I thought the Strida are expensive...
  • Recommend the folding pedals.
  • Abio Bikes?
  • Dahon Mu24
  • Weight Matters
  • Our experience with 2 bikes on board
    • Agreed: if you have space, the Montague is by far the best.