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Thanks for all the replies. I bought the bike on Monday. It has 20" wheels and rides almost like a normal bike. I commuted into the City (London) this morning which is 10 milee without any problems and the gearing is good. Does not fold very small but it fits the boot of my car very easily which is what I wanted.

I am considering buying a fold up bike and looking at a Dahon Speed P8 11, does anyone have any comments positive or negative. It will not be used for serious cycling but will remain in the boot of my car for when I am away at weekends and want to do a bit of City sightseeing ot the odd cala towpath.

I have an old fashioned lever shift down the tube of my Dawes, what is the best way to change to a handlebar shifter?

New to this site so not sure where I am supposed to post messages.

Would not have thought a 20 year bike would be up to the rigours of the JONGLE. One of the guys I am contemplating doing this with has just spent £1,000 on a Boardman and he reckons this is a minimum requirement and others have said I should spend much more.

It is because of this advice I am selling the Horizon as I do not have storage space for another bike and I am told the Horizon will be no good by serious bikers.

Thinking of doing this but what is the minimum requirement bike-wise? Do I need a racing bike, a touring bike, mountain bike or a hybrid?