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| Man from Manila |
Giant FD806
Out of the box capable commuter with all the options not found on other folding bike brands on this price range the rear rack, fenders, kickstand looks nice not cheap. Giant also includes all the needed safety reflectors for night and day usage even the folding pedals have them, they also included a loud bell which is nice way of warning other road users. The only cheap piece is the strap which secures the bike front and rear wheel together when folded which can be easily replaced during a visit to 60 peso knick-knack store.Folding stem, handlebars, grips, brake levers, v-brakes, rims, hubs, spokes, tires, seat post, seat clamp, saddle, crank and the pedals are all Giant OE.
The only non-giant branded parts on the bike Shimano SL-RS45 shifter, rear derailleur RD-TY21, and MF-TZ21 14-24 6 speed cassette, drive train surprisingly quiet, smooth and does the job of city jaunts pretty well.
Fit of the bike OK with my wide and short 5'7 Clydesdale stature, stand-over height exceptional due to low slung frame.
What makes a folding bike special
It folds...and it accelerates like a bat out of hell.
Plus other typical commuter bike characteristics like hauling stuff, maneuverability on traffic (filtering), and you can bring it anywhere with you if you like.
Little friend, big smiles
FD806 great bike easy to ride, easy to maintain, parts are made by Giant and Shimano so you know that it will be reliable plus it comes with all the essential accessories to get your ass somewhere while bringing crap (rack), and not getting crap on your self (fenders). Fun bike for the city and with the right upgrades can probably do long rides.
Plus other typical commuter bike characteristics like hauling stuff, maneuverability on traffic (filtering), and you can bring it anywhere with you if you like.
Little friend, big smiles
FD806 great bike easy to ride, easy to maintain, parts are made by Giant and Shimano so you know that it will be reliable plus it comes with all the essential accessories to get your ass somewhere while bringing crap (rack), and not getting crap on your self (fenders). Fun bike for the city and with the right upgrades can probably do long rides.
Hybrid
Month of ownership and already replaced and upgraded parts of the bike to my own riding needs. Just completed a 80 KM ride with the bike and further upgrades are already in line to improve bike comfort and acceleration.
Hamster little friend updates will be posted every Thursday, while weekly rides on Tuesdays.
Ernest "on the turbo" Hamster
Ernest "on the turbo" Hamster
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