Bicycle type

Folding Bike

Compact bikes, usually with small wheels, whose frame folds so the bike can be carried onto public transport or stored in a small space.

Typical use Commuting combined with trains or buses, and storage in small homes
Green folding bike with small wheels and a hinged frame parked in a garden
Photo: Christina & Peter / Pexels

Pros & Cons

The main trade-offs of the Folding Bike design.

Advantages

  • Folds small enough to carry onto trains and buses
  • Easy to store indoors at home or at work
  • Practical for journeys that combine cycling with public transport

Disadvantages

  • Small wheels feel less smooth on rough surfaces
  • Often heavier and more expensive than a non-folding bike of similar quality
  • Less suited to long distances or high speeds

Example Folding Bike Models

Example models of this type will appear here once verified bicycle data has been added.