Folding bicycles have been in vogue for a few years now and more and more bike riders are using these bikes for their travels because of their practicality. Easily spotted on the trails, they have special wheels: they are smaller than those of ordinary bikes. It's a new way of riding, and if you used to ride your vintage Peugeot bike, don't worry, you'll soon get used to it!
The small wheels of the folding bike make the folding bike more manageable than other bikes, due to its short turning radius. The bike can be used for door-to-door trips and simplifies connections between two modes of public transport. For example, if you have a bumpy ride, you can ride down the hill and then ride back up on the bus or metro with the bike folded up beside you. Also very practical for those who change their mind quickly: with this bike, you can cycle to the office and back by public transport (as it is easily transportable on all types of public transport). The folding bike thus facilitates intermobility: an ecological and healthy mode of transport! To start your velotaf trips smoothly, the folding bike can be one of the solutions.
The folding bike has many advantages. For commuting to work, for a bike ride, for going to the beach, for train journeys... it makes all your trips easier. It takes up very little space and is a lightweight bike that is very practical for your daily life. Its small size also allows you to fit it easily in the trunk of a car, or in the hold of aeroplane and boat cabins. The folded bike fits into the smallest of spaces! After a day's work, you can carry it without difficulty, to get on the bus, take the metro or climb the stairs in your flat. No need to tie it up in your bike room and be afraid of having your favourite bike stolen, the extension of your being...it really won't take up much space in your home! It's also a bike that's allowed on public transport, so you can combine modes of transport without paying extra. Folding bikes have unique frames, which allow all members of your family to use the same bike (if you agree to lend the apple of your eye, but that's another story...! ) The folding bike is also a high-performance bike: if it is equipped with 6 or 7 gears, it allows you to climb small and medium hills without difficulty.
What makes folding bikes special when unfolded is undoubtedly their wheels, which are smaller than those of ordinary bikes. They make the bike more manoeuvrable because of its short turning circle. A new way of riding that you quickly get used to!
You can buy a folding bike in a specialist shop, such as Brompton, or in a large multi-sport store, such as Decathlon. But in a specialist shop you will find a wide choice from a selection of folding bikes, personal advice, training in folding and unfolding, a repair workshop and above all, the availability of spare parts if you wish. The salesperson should take the time to explain the folding/unfolding process, which is necessary to know by heart and understand the mechanisms before you buy a folding bike. In a specialist shop, the salesperson will be able to help you with your bike purchase and even with its long-term maintenance. In a multi-sport department store, you will also find expert advice on the different ranges of folding bikes, and you will be able to handle the bike.
The choice of a folding bike must be rigorous. It must be able to fold easily and quickly, and above all be light enough to make it easy to carry. As a practical bike for everyday use, it is essential to ensure that its size is not too large: it must fit easily into luggage racks. Also pay attention to the modularity of your bike with your I'm on a bike equipment: kickstand, smartphone holder, lights, GPS...
The advantage of a folding bike is that it takes up very little space, so you can be as mobile as possible: the wheels and frame must be strong but as light as possible. You should also pay attention to the number of gears, but it all depends on your use. For journeys on flat terrain, a single-speed bike may be enough for you.
The price of a folding bike ranges from €200 (entry level) to €4,000 (top level). You can easily find comparators on the internet that will allow you to determine which folding bike matches your usage and frequency of use!
For many fans of the electric folding bike, it is the ideal means of transport for large cities: fast, comfortable, compact, easy to use. The electric assistance will facilitate your travels and you will be able to modulate your efforts, by providing you with a pedalling assistance. During your velotaf trips, the electric assistance allows you not to sweat too much on your trips, to climb (much) more easily the hills and to ride longer distances.
It is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to make daily trips or bike rides without putting in a very intense effort.
So, will you fall for a nice folding bike?
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