Choosing a folding bike or collapsible bicycle

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Folding bikes are becoming more popular as technology improves the form and function of folding bicycles.  Folding bikes have come along way over the last few decades and there are some great carry on folding bikes on the market.

Folding bikes, like everything else, range in quality and price.  There are cheaper folding bicycles from companies such as Dahon folding bikes and there are some premier folding bikes from companies like Brompton.

First and foremost, just why should you buy folding bicycles?  First and foremost folding bikes are the easiest bikes in the world to store.  For anyone with space limitations, a folding bike is the answer to your cycling prayers.

Folding bikes are compact enough to store in closets, lockers, in small airplanes (and large airplanes), boats, car trunks and even in backpacks.  You can take folding bicycles virtually anywhere you go because they are compact and lightweight.

Folding bikes offer you the ability to always know where your bike is because your folding bicycle will always be with you – you never have to trust that it will be waiting for you when you return from work, school, the gym or anywhere else you go.

Folding bikes are designed to be durable and reliable, in fact folding bikes from companies like Brompton, Xootr and Montague are as reliable as traditional bikes that do not fold.

The reasons for you buying a folding bike are best known to you but the reasons are endless.  Once you know you want to buy a folding bike, however, you need to know how to choose among all of the different folding bikes on the market.

Though it is not really feasible to make a sweeping statements about what folding bicycle you should buy there are some general guidelines you can follow to buy the right folding bike for you.

First and foremost if you want the best folding bike on the market then bar none you should look into Brompton folding bicycles.  If you are looking for the cheapest folding bicycles on the market than you should look into Dahon.

For people looking for a full-size folding mountain bike than you will want to consider a Dahon Matrix. If you want the most compact (folds the smallest) than again you want to buy a Brompton folding bike.

If you are looking for good value for the dollar than Dahon and Xootr are very strong selections unless the awesome Brompton folding bike is in your budget.

The best way to choose among all the different folding bicycles is to go to a retailer and test drive the folding bicycles they offer, if that is not possible than you will want to find retailers with good return policies – keep in mind all retailers will have a restocking fee.

If you are looking for great folding bikes that can also be made into folding electric bikes than your best options are Dahon and Xootr. Or go for a ready made folding electric bike

As you decide which of the folding bicycles is right for you just keep in mind the above general guidelines and you are sure to love your selection among great folding bikes.

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