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Folding Bike Buyer's Guide

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Sarah Boys

This is a quick guide to what you might seek out when selecting a folding bike. Folding bikes may be used in lots of different situations and how the bike is to be used will determine the significance of the various factors to be considered.

Speed and compactness of folding.
If you are going to be commuting and using public transport regularly then you will need to choose a folding bike that folds easily and quickly without getting yourself covered in oil. There are a number of bikes available that will fold in less than 10 seconds. The Strida can be folded in seconds making it very convenient for simple commutes on the train and then the office. The Brompton takes around Around 10 secs to fold and wins over the Strida for its compactness and also the Brompton's clever engineering makes certain no oily parts are exposed and in contact with you. TheDahon is typical of the mid-frame fold so will fold very quickly but isn't nearly as compact so could be less convenient on public transport. Other bikes types are separables where the frame rather than folding will separate. These may be ideal for air travel where speed is a reduced issue and compactness more so. The Bike Friday is a typical example of a separable bike.

Weight
If the commute involves carrying your bike then this is a factor to consider. In London most stations will prohibit you unfolding your bike and wheeling it because the platforms are too congested. The Strida allows you to wheel it in the collapsed form. The Brompton has Easy wheels attached to allow it to be wheeled when folded. There's also a titanium Brompton model available which is around 9kg ensure it is relatively light and portable (the standard models weigh from 11kg upwards).

So how exactly does it ride?
The key to the good folder is the fact that it should seem like riding a standard sized non-folding bike. To do this the wheel base length of the bike should be similar to the standard adult bikes. Generally the larger the wheel of the folder the more stable it may feel whilst navigating tricky road conditions. I have used a Brompton for a number of years and was amazed how it felt just like a normal bike despite its smaller wheels. The steering is more sensitive and you'll get a firm ride from the high pressured tyres. You need to test out a few bikes to have a feel for what suits you. Most bikes may have some sort of seat height adjustment to fit taller riders. Saddles are mostly interchangeable. I've upgraded mine to the Brooks B17 vintage saddle which I use on long tours. Check the way the bike free wheels and whether there are tyre choices for its use off-road. Again I have travelled for miles on the Brompton off-road using a touring panier and rucksack and haven't had any issues with the tyres (Kevlar) or bike.

Gears
It's a good idea to match the gear range with the uses that you would like to put your folding bike to. If you live in a hilly area then you'll need to check the range that the gears provide. Some folders can now match the range of the standard mountain bike. The Bike Friday, custom built in USA features a selection of bikes to suit all purposes but is a separable rather than a folder. The Brompton now have Wide Range gearing that may be set suprisingly low to handle hilly areas and not be compromised in the downhill sections.

Luggage
Check what luggage options you can find for your bike. What will your needs be for commuting, recreational or touring? Resist having a rucksack on your back because this will make you soon uncomfortable. Perhaps there is adequate rack and pannier space? Will the luggage for the front of the bike obstruct the front wheel steering?

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