Folding bikes may seem like all the rage. But what is it actually like to ride one? In this article, we’re doing to discuss and analyse how it feels to ride one, the quirks (both good and bad) of folding...
Brompton bikes are some of the most popular bikes on the market, featuring virtually unparalleled build quality, a smooth ride and advanced tech. Unfortunately, all of that comes with a high cost: Bromptons are expensive. That leads many cyclists to...
Decathlon, with its extensive online store and 2000 physical stores across 56 countries, is known for being a great place to find entry-level bikes at very good prices. If you’re looking to purchase a folding bike, but don’t have hundreds,...
We’ve all heard the buzzwords: ultra-light, zippy, compact, sleek – and it’s easy to agree that today’s folding bikes deliver. What a pleasure it is to throw your ride on the train, or in a car boot early one morning,...
Cyclists aren’t typically renowned for being streamlined. Garages full of bikes, drawers full of spare innertubes, cans of WD-40 lined up alongside the shampoo bottles: it’s a messy affair. There is, however, one alternative. Super-compact folding bikes offer all the...
Folding bikes are incredibly convenient. Whether you require a multi-modal journey (i.e. travelling by train or car and then completing the final stage by bike) or you just want a bicycle that is easy to store, a folding bike can...
If you think your workplace is too far away to cycle to, there’s a good chance you find the first or last part of your commute the most challenging – especially if you work in a city. In busy towns...
If you’ve decided to commute to work by bicycle, you might well be considering using a folding bike. As the name suggests, these are collapsible bikes that are compact and easy to transport, perfect for tucking away when you get...
When you think of folding bikes, it’s likely that Brompton is the brand that first comes to mind. It was back in 1975 that the company’s founder, Andrew Ritchie, invented a bike with a three-part fold – a bike that...
Folding bikes are fantastic. They’re convenient, save on space and are brilliant if you commute to work and bicycle storage is an issue. A folding bike requires a bag to realise its full potential, though. Being able to carry your...
Belt chains have a myriad of advantages over their more traditional, chain counterparts. They’re quieter, offer a smoother ride and tend to last longer – not to mention requiring nearly zero maintenance! All of this comes at a cost, though,...
Over the past couple of decades, folding bikes have transformed from the pariah of the cycling world to one of the most common commuter vehicles – especially in larger cities. Folding bicycles are designed to be folded into a compact...
Demand for folding bikes has boomed over the last couple of decades. Although they still make up a relatively small part of the UK market (around 4% of bikes sold), global sales are predicted to exceed 1.6 billion US dollars...
Since the 1980s, with the introduction of the Brompton and the Dahon, folding bikes have become increasingly popular, and a revelation for commuters. Being a lover of hybrids, gravel and mountain bikes, I was always a little dubious about the...
The next time you visit London, take a look around, and you’ll notice a vast number of cyclists have something weirdly specific in common: most of them are riding Bromptons. These iconic fold-ups have gone from a ‘love it or...
A packed subway station at peak times during a boil-in-the-bag summer’s day. A hemmed in train station car park in winter with ungritted pathways and traffic jams en route. Commuting to and from busy towns and cities can make martyrs...
When you think of folding bikes, Brompton is likely the brand that comes to mind first. Brompton bikes are well known for being among the best in the folding bike market and it is no wonder that people love this...
Folding bikes have come a long way since they first came onto the scene. Early foldable bikes were known for being tough to ride, difficult to fold and, above all, were heavy to carry. Luckily for commuters, the technology has...
If you deem your workplace too far away to cycle to, then there’s a good chance you find the first or last part of your commute the most challenging – especially if you work in a city. In busy towns...
Perhaps you’ve been on a long cycle with a foldable bicycle, only to find you’ve had to put far more effort and expend far more energy than you would have expected to. Perhaps you’ve found their typically smaller wheels have...
1. 🪖Fend ONE Folding Helmet
A folding helmet that actually looks good.
2. 🧥Helly Hansen Hooded Rain Jacket
Stay dry in style.
3. 🧴Muc-Off Ultimate Bicycle Cleaning Kit
Keep your bike feeling brand new.
4. 👖DUER-All Weather Jeans
Waterproof cycling jeans. Seriously.
5. 🎒Rapha Reflective Backpack
A beautiful backpack that you can't miss.
