Adults and children would love to go cycling or even choose a bicycle as their main transport, if there were no problems with its storage and transportation. There is usually not enough living space to keep bicycles safe for the whole family. Most models also do not fit into the trunk of a car to drive outside the city. In this case, folding bike models will come to the rescue.
Instructions
Step 1
For big cities, folding bicycles are real saviors for cyclists. Ordinary bicycles are usually not allowed on public transport, it is difficult to agree on parking an iron friend in the office or in a regular parking lot - there are a lot of obstacles for cycling. Their folding cousins take up very little space and are easily disassembled and assembled, while fulfilling their main purpose - the ability to ride.
Step 2
For fans of mountain walks, there are also folding mountain bikes, but for the possibility of their compact storage and convenient transportation, one has to accept the disadvantages, which include the greater weight of the structure and the high price. In addition, the disadvantages of such bicycles are called low running characteristics, especially speed, compared to conventional bikes, and expensive repairs if necessary due to the unusual design.
Step 3
Usually bicycles are folded to the smallest size, and in this form they can be fit in a special case or transported as a cart. Such bicycles can have different designs, which determines the options for assembling and disassembling the bike. The most common method is folding in half using additional folding parts: handlebars, pedals, seat post, frame, etc.
Step 4
Weight, wheel diameter, quality of bicycles may vary. In principle, when forming a price for such bicycles, all the same parameters are important as in conventional models. Weight can be ultra-light - up to 10 kg, light - from 11 to 12 kg, medium - from 12 to 13 kg. Cast iron or other heavy metal versions can weigh over 15 kg, making it difficult to transport. Wheel diameters can be ultra-small - up to 14 inches, small - 14-18 inches, standard - 20 inches, or large - 24-28 inches (full-size wheels). However, cyclists believe that buying a model that is similar in size to a non-folding bike is not worth buying if compactness is needed.
Step 5
Brompton and Dahon are considered reputable folding bike brands. They specialize directly in the production of folding models. But the price of such bikes is also appropriate. Quality equipment is also produced by Birdy, Strida and Tern. Folding models from Stels, Forward, Giant and some others are more affordable, but also of high quality. It is important for the overall quality of the bikes that the firm is exclusively dedicated to the production of bicycles and bicycle accessories. The height of the seat, the position of the steering wheel and other adjustable parameters of these models can be easily adjusted to suit you.
