tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12321725.post9103380275122785498..comments2007-11-09T05:06:14.032-08:00The Mad Brewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571816053417186892noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12321725.post-51918118257725951562007-11-09T05:06:00.000-08:002007-11-09T05:06:00.000-08:002007-11-09T05:06:00.000-08:00Hey Fred... Interesting that somehow I find this particular blog of yours after doing a search on folding bikes. I have been planning to do exactly the type of "beer/bike touring" that you are doing and would like to keep in touch on the issue. I am sure we will meet once again in Eizeringen in March (BTW, there will be a shuttle again). <BR/><BR/>I didn't throw down the "big bucks" for a Bike Friday, but I did get a great deal on the 8 speed Trek F400 that they discontinued. It's actually designed by Trek and made by Dahon. The frame is aluminum so it's definitely not just a re-badged Dahon. It can handle my weight 225 + bags.<BR/><BR/>I have been riding quite a lot this past year at home in WV. I have a SWB recumbent that I have around 1200 miles on. It's the best form of exercise for me and it's useful (I can get places!). <BR/><BR/>Stay in touch... If you are planning a group beer-ride, let me know will ya?<BR/><BR/>Also: Thanks for the Franconia info. I posted a blog on that trip... Here<BR/><BR/>www.thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2007/10/22/franconias-beer-culture-makes-great-beer-even-better%e2%80%a6/Rich Irelandwww.thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyounoreply@blogger.com