Folding Bikes Reviews

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Launched in the year 1995 by the award winning German design firm Riese and Mller, the Birdy bikes are lauded in the international market because of their innovative design and performance. The revolutionary dual suspension design of a Birdy folding bike introduces that smoothness to each ride that is otherwise characteristic of expensive full-sized bicycles only.

The first fully suspended folding bicycles, the Birdie bikes make use of one-piece solid yet lightweight aluminum frames. The suspension pivots take care of the folding mechanism in the absence of the mainframe hinges. This clever designing together with the use of 18′ wheels make the bikes very stable and sporty.

The Birdy bicycles fold in less than 30 seconds without the use of any tools. With the folded size of a Birdy bicycle being some 30" x 23" x 11", it is quite easy to store them in small places and carrying cases. The lightweight frames (mostly weighing around 24 lbs) make the Birdy bikes very portable.

The different gearing options, firm framing and dual suspension design of Birdy folding bikes render them suitable for being used for many purposes other than commuting. Use them for pleasure rides and touring as well as for sporting use.

Famous Birdie Models

Some of the most popular Folding Birdy Bikes are:

Birdy Red Foldable Bicycle

1.Frame Aluminum foldable frame (weighing 24 lbs) with Hydro Forming
2.Forks Aluminum folding fork with spring suspension
3.Derailleur Shimano, RD-MC20-S
4.Brakes Shimano, BR-M420-S
5.Shifter Micro shift, D60-8R, index, 8-speed
6.Chainwheel Sunrace, PR-06, 56T chainring 170mm crank length
7.Rims Alex, DV-15, 18" FV 24 H anodized ground side walls
8.Headset DiaCompe, STS, Diacompe STS- 1-1/8"

Birdy Silver Foldable Bicycle

1.Frame Aluminum foldable frame (weighing 23.1 lbs) with Hydro Forming
2.Forks Aluminum folding fork with spring suspension
3.Derailleur Shimano, RD-F700SGS
4.Brakes Shimano, BR-M420-S
5.Shifter Shimano, SL-F700, 9 speed
6.Chainwheel Sunrace, PR-06, 56T chainring 170mm crank length
7.Rims Alex, DV-15, 18" FV 24 H anodized ground side walls
8.Headset DiaCompe, STS, Diacompe STS- 1-1/8"

Birdy Ice Blue Foldable Bicycle

1.Frame Aluminum foldable frame (weighing 26 lbs) with Hydro Forming
2.Forks Aluminum folding fork with spring suspension
3.Derailleur SRAM, Dual Drive 8 speed
4.Brakes Tektro, 834AL, V-brake w/90 degree pipe
5.Shifter SRAM, Dual Drive, 24-speed w/clickbox
6.Chainwheel Dotek, PRO6-210, 56T chainring 170 mm length
7.Rims Alex, DV-15, 18" FV 24 H anodized ground side walls
8.Headset DiaCompe, STS, Diacompe STS- 1-1/8"

Birdy-BionX Foldable Electric Bike

The Birdy-BionX combo makes use of a BionX electric conversion kit, which works in tandem with the folding bike from Birdy. Be it to ride up steep hills and mountains or ride (rather glide) beyond your pedaling capacity, the Birdy-BionX bikes are just unmatched.

Distributors

The ultimate in comfort when it comes to riding on any terrain and that in spite of its compact folded size, the Birdie bikes are a great favorite among bike-enthusiasts across all continents. Sale of Birdy bicycles is not limited to Europe (distributed by Riese und Mller), instead they are distributed by different dealers in various parts of the world:

1.In Australia by PED Bicycles Pty Ltd.,
2.In Japan by Mizutani Bikes,
3.In Singapore by Two Wheel Action Pte Ltd,
4.In the USA by C.M. Wasson Company, David Black and NYCeWheels (they ship all over the place).

If you are looking for a lightweight-folding bike that is stable and gives you a controlled ride at an attractive, if not cheap price, place your order with your nearest Birdy Bike distributor, click here.

By: Robert Sheehan

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Lighter in weight, easy to carry and can be easily maneuvered , yes such characteristics aptly describe a Best Folding Bike. It is quite an easy task to store and transport a best folding bicycle. Such bikes fit well in conventional carrying cases and they can be carried in trains too.

The range and category of folding bikes are gaining opulence in contemporary bike bazaar and they are being more and more used on road, off road and for racing purposes too. It is true that folding bikes are a bit too costly in comparison to non-folding bikes but they are worth that extra six pence.

Best folding bikes are items of growing interest

The Montague and the bike Friday varieties of the folding bike have recently gained immense popularity in U.S, while Brompton folding bike are becoming known to the bike enthusiasts of U.K. However, the groups of folding bikes manufactured by the Taiwan companies are also capturing the market as they yield more with higher end models and superfine biking components.

On the other hand, the specialty of DaHon folding bike lies in the fact that despite their small stature, the bikes can be easily folded with both wheels on.

The basic motto of buying folding bicycle is to easily carry them on several public and private transports including trains, ferries, RVs, small planes and boats. There are some areas where non-folding bikes of massive size and weight are not allowed during the peak traffic hours. However, the best folding bicycles are ideal for such places and even hours of the day as they can be transported without any external hazards.

A perfect folder is always required to store a superior-quality folding bike because unless you get hold of a suitable folder, storage is difficult. Though each folding bike is best in their own way, still they are not without disadvantages.

1. Montague and Slingshot folding bikes – They are the best for their excellent performance but they cannot be easily folded due to their large sized wheels.
2. The bike Friday folding bikes – Again an excellent folding product but they seem inconvenient due to their small wheel size, which brings about a harshness in riding and the wheels get heated quite rapidly.
3. The Birdy, Brompton and the small DaHons – These folding bicycles lack an extensive gear range.
What should an ideal folder of a folding bike possess?

1 The folder should fold as small as a 18′ Birdy, a 20′ DaHon Explorer or 16′ Brompton.

2 It should not weigh more than 26 pounds

3 The folder should have a very wide gearing, handles that of a full sized bike along with a suspended frame

4 It should also have folding pedals, which help in reducing the folded width

5 The folder must make use of several standard components and accessories and it should get folded and bagged in less than 2 minutes

It is the neatness, which matters in every equipment and judged from this perspective the best folding bicycle is sure to catch the attention of the contemporary bike freak publics.

By: Robert Sheehan

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