Jackpot! Timing is everything......

I finally scored my folder. A vintage Dahon 'California' model. :D

Unfortunately it is still in NC waiting on a little more restoration work, but it should be up here in a week or three.... and it has 16" wheels which is kindof a pain ridingwise, but it fits nicely into a smallish rolling suitcase.... the kind that is the smaller sort of airplane allowed carry-on luggage - which can be rolled OR worn as a backpack (ideally when the bike is unfolded and being ridden).

Now I just need to save my shekels until I can buy a custom fit Bike Friday!

Just sorry I missed the Saturday ride.....

---diogenesNY

Apologies in advance if this posts twice(ish) but my first try seems to have fallen into the bit bucket.

I have sought the answer to this on the official PATH site, and not found anything definitive or even generally illustrative.

I know that there are pretty restrictive rules on taking bikes on the PATH trains, particularly with regards to being outright forbidden during peak hours. While I have frequently enough seen this restriction ignored, I have also seen PA cops turn back people with bikes during the peak hours. In any case, I have no desire to try to test enforcement or see if I can get away with it or whatever.

What I am wondering is whether it is allowable to carry a folding bike (folded and bagged) on the PATH during peak hours. I have certainly seen people doing exactly this: folding and bagging their bike and then going through the turnstiles, on a platform populated by PA cops. Rather than make assumptions however, I would like to see if anyone knows of something a bit definitive in terms of this allowability before trusting to the judgement and goodwill of any given PA cop.

As mentioned, I looked on the PATH website, and the issue wasn't really addressed. I plan to get a folding bike in any case,largely due to space issues where I am living, but I would rather not press my luck on the PATH without some kind of heads up.

diogenesNY

While I have no fundamental objection to a private real estate transaction between willing parties, from a purely personal standpoint, I would consider this a net loss. I enjoy eating at the VIP, especially their cheesecake..... makes for a nice late night dining option when I don't feel like fixing my own dinner or the cupboard is bare and McDonalds just wont cut it. A Waldgreens would only duplicate goods and services provided in several places in easy and close proximity. I sure hope this is just a rumour or at best something that just doesn't pan out.

---diogenesNY