Hi I'm spent numerous hours thinking of my next bike purchase. Among other nonfolding otpions,
for the folding category, i'm between a downtube XFS and the 8H model (possibly zizzo liberte), but leaning towards the XFS because I think if I like it, I'd spring for the miniB to get the IGH and gates system and easy ability to fly with it.
My few remaining concerns about the FS and in general Downtube bikes:
1) I've never seen anyone push or trolley the bikes along, which means to me that it's a PITA to. I suppose it's not the biggest end of the world but I'm wondering why Yan hasn't implemented something like tern's rapid transit rack or the easy wheel presented here....It must not be really demanded.
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(I don't think i can post links yet)
is there any aliexpress aftermarket rear racks that have these trolley wheels as seen in tern's rack?
2) how much extra maintenance is needed with the addition of the rear shock? Will I or my LBS easily able to replace it when it wears down?
3) how easy can a rear (nonseat) rack be attached?
thanks all