Visitors to my apartment are sometimes amazed to see how many bikes and how much related equipment I've been able to fit--along with shelves full of books and a real bed and dining table. And Max and Marley share the place with me!
Actually, I don't know how I'd manage if I were living with another human, especially if said human were not a cyclist. I guess I'm more fortunate than most other cyclists--especially those here in the Big Apple--in that I've never owned a collapsible or folding bike out of necessity.
But I understand why such bikes are gaining in popularity. Higher housing costs mean that we're living in smaller spaces. Also, airlines seem to have become more ornery about transporting bicycles. And, finally, today's Bromptons and even Dahons are better than folding or collapsible bikes of the past.
Of course, there are other solutions to the problem of small living spaces:
Actually, I don't know how I'd manage if I were living with another human, especially if said human were not a cyclist. I guess I'm more fortunate than most other cyclists--especially those here in the Big Apple--in that I've never owned a collapsible or folding bike out of necessity.
But I understand why such bikes are gaining in popularity. Higher housing costs mean that we're living in smaller spaces. Also, airlines seem to have become more ornery about transporting bicycles. And, finally, today's Bromptons and even Dahons are better than folding or collapsible bikes of the past.
Of course, there are other solutions to the problem of small living spaces:
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| From Serge the Concierge |
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