At just 22 lbs, the $169 Kent Superlite folding bike is more than just "light in theory."

Costing less than the Dahon Boardwalk yet resembling the Dahon Curve in appearance, the Superlite's die cast, magnesium aluminum alloy frame is light, strong and absorbs road shock too. The Superlite folding bike is equipped with rear carry rack, fenders, kickstand and folding pedals.

By the way, the Superlite Mango is available with the Shimano Nexus 3 speed internal hub.

22 lb, 1 spd Superlite folding bike...
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24 lb, 3 spd Superlite Nexus folding bike...
ridethisbike.com/products/Kent/folding-bike-Superlite-Nexus.htm

Ultimately, stating that the USA's response to 9/11 has cost $100 billion to the US economy is dramatic industry bluster.

According to the actual U.S. Department of Commerce stats collected when visitors cross the border, tourism to the USA declined by 6% since 2000, not 17%. In fact, a quote in the AFP press release stating that tourism from the UK went from 4.8 million to 4.1 million is both inaccurate and misleading. Although visits from the UK declined, the number is smaller and is not representative of overall visitor rates from Western Europe (which is down @ 7%).

Here's the link to the stats from 2000-2006:
http://tinyurl.com/yvy5kb

By the way, I hate taking my shoes off when I travel but it could be a lot worse. I've traveled to a variety of countries where guests are greeted with Uzi toting paramilitary, attack dogs & more.

Larry
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