FOLDING BIKES:
So what exactly is a folding bike?
The Folding Bike is rapidly growing in popularity among cyclists of all ages. Designed differently from regular bikes, the Folding Bike can be folded up, into a small, neat shape making it a very flexible and practical bike for people who have limited storage space, commute to work or travel regularly and like to keep fit and have fun.
Now, you can avoid the angry glare from fellow passengers as you squeeze your way onto the busy trains and buses. The Folding Bike is light, durable, and easily folded with minimum fuss, making it ideal for commuters. With practice, most models can be folded up in less than a minute!
Yes I know what you are thinking; they do look small, but don’t let their size fool you! Folding bikes are agile and very easy to ride; there are many different styles to choose from ranging from comfortable recreation styled bikes to sporty race bikes to off road mountain bikes. People with limited flexibility find the “step through” styled frames make it easier when getting on and off the bike in comparison to more traditional styled bikes.
The compact size of the Folding Bike also makes it favorite of avid holiday makers. They are easily stored inside your camper van, caravan or boat, enabling you to tour the sights out in the fresh air, rather than being cooped up in a hot car.
Travel a lot with work and looking for a way to stay fit and keep the mind alert you are away? Folding bikes easily fit into the boot of your car with plenty of room to spare, they can also be packed into small luggage bags for transporting on planes and their light weight designs mean you won’t be shelling out for extra baggage fees at the airport terminal.
A quite recent addition to the family of Folding Bikes is the Break-Away bike. As the name suggests, the break-away bike is a full size bike that can be broken up in smaller pieces making it even easier to store away when not in use.
When it comes to purchasing a folding bike the most important consideration should be quality. Not all folding mechanisms are the same so it is important that you select a model that not only suits your needs but also is easy for you to operate. Quality folding bike brands like Dahon and Apollo are as easy to fold as they are to ride!