Models of folding bicycles will be a successful acquisition for residents of the metropolis. Today, more and more people prefer a healthy lifestyle, sport confidently enters everyday life. In particular, cycling is becoming increasingly popular . The unique two-wheeled transport conquered people of different nationalities and ages around the world.
Most of our compatriots are familiar with the bicycle from childhood (after their beloved "Eaglet", "Mishutki" or "Kama").
What models exist today
Nowadays, there is such a variety of bicycles that it is not always possible to make a choice without the help of a specialist. All currently offered models can be divided into several groups:
- highway;
- mountainous;
- tourist;
- city;
- children's;
- adults;
- folding.
Today, the topic of our conversation will be an adult folding bike.
Differences from the traditional model
First of all, this, of course, is a folding frame. It has a special lock, with which you can fold the bike in a few seconds. When assembled, the model is very compact, which greatly facilitates storage and transportation in the trunk of the car. There are samples that, when folded, fit in a backpack or a small suitcase. You can choose a model that is a real transformer. Such samples have folding pedals and a removable steering wheel.
It should be noted that the adult folding bike differs from its traditional counterpart in low weight. On average, it does not exceed nine kilograms. Their design is also original - a high steering wheel and seat, small wheels. Most often, their diameter ranges from 20 to 24 inches. In fairness, I must say that a folding 26-inch adult bike is also not uncommon.
Popular models in Russia
The most common folding bike companies in our country are:
- Forward
- Stels.
- Giant
- Merida.
Let's get acquainted with some models closer.
Bicycles Forward
These products of the popular Russian brand are very reliable and inexpensive. The company produces adult and children's models. The diameter of the wheels of some samples reaches twenty-eight inches, although this is not characteristic of bicycles of this type.
Giant Folding Bicycles
These models are manufactured in the Netherlands, Taiwan and China. Bicycles are very compact, lightweight. The wheels are small, twenty inches in size. They are unique in their design - the feathers of the frame, fork, bushings are located on one side, which makes them very miniature in assembly. Giant adult folding bike has a special cover in which it is easy to carry in a car. On these "folding beds" you can make long trips and short walks in the country.
Bicycles Merida
Taiwanese company producing several folding models. Adult folding bike Merida is equipped with 20-inch wheels, has a low weight. Lightweight aluminum alloy frame. Due to this, strength is maintained, and weight is significantly reduced. The models are very stylish, comfortable, but have a serious drawback - they are quite expensive. Compared to the Stels and Forward models, the price of which does not exceed eight thousand rubles, Merida bikes cost from 15 to 50 thousand rubles.