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Top 5 folding bikes
Bicycles that are easy to take
Author: Pavel Koval, organizer of cycling competitions, in 2003-2008 - captain of the St. Petersburg State University cycling team
Folding bicycle? Stork, Desna, Kama - 20 years ago the assortment was limited to this modest list of technically similar models. Now on the market are hundreds of models of folding bikes "for every taste and wallet." Top 5 best folding bikes that deserve special attention - in our review.
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| Best cheap folding bikes | 1 | FORWARD Tracer 2.0 Disc | 9.0 / 10 | 4 545 |
| 2 | ALTAIR City 20 | 6.0 / 10 | 4 545 | |
| The smallest folding bike | 1 | Strida 5.2 | 9.0 / 10 | 34 400 |
| Best folding mountain bike | 1 | Bicycle CRONUS Soldier 2.5 (2016) | 8.0 / 10 | 38 900 |
| Best speed folding bike | 1 | Montague Boston 8 | 8.0 / 10 | 4 545 |
Best cheap folding bikes
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4 545
If you have not yet decided how you will use the bike and what you need from it, then it is logical to look for an inexpensive, universal solution. For example, such as FORWARD Tracer 2.0 Disc. For a modest price (about 17 thousand rubles) you will get a modern bike with a 21-speed transmission and disc brakes that work efficiently even when wet and damaged rims. On this bike, you can comfortably and quickly move around the city, as well as gently ride over rough terrain (for example, along country roads in the country or paths in the forest). The disadvantage of a bicycle is a fairly large size when folded, so those who plan to frequently carry a bike in public transport should pay attention to other models. Main advantages:
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Osn review: The best folding bike for a beginner. It looks like a real mountain, but there are no shock absorbers. But the disc brakes. In general, for this money there are almost no interesting alternatives that are collapsible, that they are integral. |
 9.0 / 10
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4 545
The main advantage of this bike is its price. There are no gearshifts, modern disc brakes, shock absorbers. On the other hand, maintenance and periodic adjustment of all this complex equipment will not be necessary - with careful operation, the entire care of a bicycle comes down mainly to cleaning and lubrication. ALTAIR City 20 does not hit you with speed and maneuverability, but it is quite suitable for short trips on the roads of normal quality. A nice bonus is a good bike equipment - it is equipped with steel wings, a trunk with a clip, a step, a pump and a bell. In general, ALTAIR City 20 is suitable for those who do not plan sports and serious travel and consider the bike as an alternative to quiet walking. When tidying on good roads, this bike will not cause trouble, but any off-road (it doesn’t matter - the forest path crossed by tree roots or the tram rails in the city) should be avoided. Main advantages:
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 6.0 / 10
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The smallest folding bike
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34 400
In this model, the advantages of a folding bicycle are disclosed in full: in this case it is not about the usual folding in half, which makes it difficult to shove a bike in the trunk of a car, but about turning a bicycle into an analog bag on wheels of medium size. With Strida 5.2 you can easily travel by public transport. It is important that when folded, this bike can be rolled and not carried. Strida 5.2 embodies many interesting technical solutions.This is a belt instead of a chain (does not require lubrication, which means it does not get dirty), and a unique A-shaped frame design (thanks to it, the bike is so compact), and folding pedals (do not stick out to the sides), and seat mounting (one frame size for riders any height). Like most folding bikes, the Strida 5.2 is primarily a vehicle, not a sports tool. This bike is unlikely to develop a speed of more than 25 km / h and is not suitable for driving over rough terrain. But as soon as it comes to folding and transport - Strida is out of competition. Main advantages:
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 9.0 / 10
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Bought a strida and a cover for the subway. Metro did not take advantage. I dashed 200 km, I am very satisfied, I do not get tired, only sometimes the speed is a bit lacking, it turns out about 1/3 slower than a mountain bike. But Strida is 2 times smaller, it does not take up space at all, you can even not fold it. |
Best folding mountain bike
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The fact that recently was an oxymoron is now a reality - a folding mountain bike. Moreover, there are already a dozen of such models on the market - there are plenty to choose from. CRONUS Soldier 2.5 stands out against their background with high-quality equipment, which some traditional awkward mountain bikes, similar in price, can envy. Reliable and efficient hydraulic disc brakes, 27-speed transmission, Shimano Deore professional grade rear derailleur, Rock Shox shock absorber with two adjustments and locking. The CRONUS Soldier 2.5 has standard wheels for mountain bikes of 26 inches, which is rather large by the standards of a folding bicycle, but thanks to the mounting of the wheels on eccentrics (quick-release mechanism), the bicycle can be easily disassembled and put in the trunk of a passenger car Despite the good equipment, the manufacturer does not recommend using CRONUS Soldier 2.5 for professional sports. Yet folding bikes are more sensitive to shock loads than solid ones. Main advantages:
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 8.0 / 10
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I found what I wanted - and folding, and with a shock absorber and 27 speeds. I do not plan to jump, so it should not break. By the form of a reliable frame, better than many folding great. |
Best speed folding bike
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4 545
The large wheels of 28 inches, combined with a 12.3 kg excellent for a folding bike, provide good speed characteristics. Separate comment deserves the transmission: only 8 gears, which looks modest against the background of the usual 24-and 27-speed systems, but you need to look not only at the figure. Unlike multi-stage counterparts, this bike is equipped with a planetary hub - a mechanism resembling an automobile gearbox. Such a solution, firstly, makes it possible to use all gears without tilting the chain (about half of conventional systems), secondly, it reduces the weight, and thirdly, it rarely requires adjustment and adjustment. Of course, Montague Boston 8 is not intended for road racing, but it will be quite easy to overtake most folding and mountain bikes on it. Main advantages:
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 8.0 / 10
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Excellent folding bike for the city - easy, technological, fast. It is not very compact and expensive, but I put up with it. |
The range of folding bikes has expanded greatly recently: earlier it was a limited list of models for driving on good roads over short distances, now it is a rich variety of models for different tasks and operating conditions. However, it is worth warning the novice cyclists to be tempted by this variety: with "other things being equal", a solid bike will always be somewhat lighter and more reliable than a folding one.. Limiting your choice only to folding models is necessary only when you absolutely understand exactly when and why you will need to fold the bike. For example, in a room where it is planned to store a bike, it is placed only in folded form or regular trips with a bicycle on public transport are assumed. If folding is considered as a useful opportunity “just in case” - pay attention to inconsistent models as well.
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Updated: 25.07.2016
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