Buyer's Guide to Folding Bikes

Neither BMX bike, nor road bike, nor trail bike, here we have folding bikes! A folding bicycle is a type of bicycle that is easy to transport, because of its more complicated design, which allows the handelbar stem and joints in the frame to be folded. These bikes may not be as light or as fast, but they provide many other positive attributes that make them a great choice for those looking for an alternative transportation method. These bicycles are mainly intended for commuters and utility purposes. Here is a list of 4 of the best folding bikes. Please peruse and enjoy!

1. Citizen Bike. "Better than a dagger." A variety of colors are offered, and prices range from $160.00 to $275.00. With 16 to 20 inch wheels, and 6-speed gears, new 2009 models are now shipping. Each bike weighs 20-30 pounds. Citizen Bike has been featured in Natural Health Magazine as well as Time Magazine.

2. REI. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee, REI stands behind all of their products. Their feature folding bike is the Novara Buzz FlyBy Foldable Bike. This bike is priced at $599.00. Originally a result of the teamwork between Novara and Dahon, the FlyBy is the first in the Buzz family of foldable bike. This bike is portable on bus, train, or plane. This bike is also easy to store within student apartment and college dorm. The FlyBy supports riders as short as 4' 10" and as tall as 6'2". This bike is foldable in 10 to 15 seconds. The ride is solid and nimble, suitable for the modern world. The weight is 27 pounds and 5 ounces.

3. SwissBike. Combining performance and portability, this is the most versatile bike possible. They take on the most rugged or lesiurely bike lanes and can be folded right afterwards. Using standard, full-size wheels, these bikes do not compromise on the ride quality. Those who require a kickstand can browse the shop for a standard kickstand. SwissBike has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, L.A. Times, The UK Independent, and TIME Magazine. One of the SwissBikes, the SwissBike TX, is $699.00 with a frame size of 20 inches.

4. Dahon. Introduced in 1983, Dahon has managed to produce over 2.5 million bicycles, for the cause of green mobility. For a limited time only, the Mµ XXV is available, with custom 25th anniversary components from FSA, Shimano, Syntace, Schwalbe, Kinetix and Kore. This model was released 2007. Foldable bikes are priced from $429.95 to $769.95.

Sources:

1. http://www.citizenbike.com/catalog.asp.

2. http://www.rei.com/product/763242.

3. http://www.swissbike.com/.

4. http://www.dahon.com/.