Folding Bikes: Reviews

Updated July 2009
 

Best overall folding bike

MSRP: $1,075 Compare Prices
 
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The Gadget Show: Jon Bentley enlists the help of Rebecca Romero, an Olympic gold medalist in cycling, to test the Brompton M3L along with two ...

Choice magazine: In a test of 10 folding bikes, the Brompton M3L is the most compact when folded. It also scores highly on ride quality, but the ...

Good Housekeeping: The Brompton M3L is the runner-up in this test of six folding bikes conducted by the British version of Good Housekeeping. ...

OptimalRide.com: OptimalRide.com, a website devoted to reviews of "gas-free travel options," names the Brompton one of the best folding bikes of ...

The New York Times: Green Inc. blogger James Kanter describes his experiences with a Brompton folding bike. It's not a comparative review, but Kanter ...

 

Budget folding bike

MSRP: $350 Compare Prices
 
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VeloVision: Peter Eland tests the Downtube 9FS, saying it has an easy fold, quality components and a very stable ride. Overall, he recommends ...

Motor Boating: Motor Boating magazine calls the Downtube 9FS a "boater's bike" for those who want to travel with a bicycle but can't schlep ...

O, The Oprah Magazine: Jessica Winter picks the Downtube 9FS as a good choice for commuters in honor of Bike to Work Month. Winter especially likes the ...

Bicycling.com: Bicycling magazine reviews the Downtube 9, which has front suspension only and additional commuting accessories. Overall, they ...

 

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Budget full-size folding bike

Dahon Jack MSRP: $580 Compare Prices
 
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BikeRadar.com: Richard Peace says the Dahon Jack is good value and a solid bike. It's also versatile -- he uses it for commuting, trail riding ...

MetaEfficient.com: Justin Thomas writes a brief review of the Dahon Jack at MetaEfficient.com. Overall, he says it's a "good quality bike" with a ...

Amazon.com: Only a handful of reviewers comment on the Dahon Jack at Amazon.com, but they are all positive. Owners say the Dahon Jack is very ...

Auto Express: James Baggott tests an older version of the Dahon Jack, saying it "really shone on our test route." However, they say this ...

TheGadgetTraveler.com: In this brief, non-critical review, TheGadgetTraveler.com highlights some of the features of the Dahon Jack. In particular, the ...

 

Folding bike for tall riders

Xootr Swift MSRP: $680 Compare Prices
 
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Business Week: Although it's several years old, BusinessWeek provides one of the only comparative reviews of the Xootr Swift. BusinessWeek's ...

Momentum: Momentum magazine publishes a reader review of the Xootr Swift folding bike. Josh Michtom says the Swift performs well on hills ...

OptimalRide.com: OptimalRide.com calls the Xootr Swift one of the best folding bikes of 2008, but it has lots of company along with bikes from ...

CommuteByBike.com: A tester for CommuteByBike.com finds that the Xootr Swift easy to maneuver and has precise shifting. Overall, the "bike is ...

Amazon.com: Only one owner has reviewed the Xootr Swift on Amazon.com, but he provides detailed feedback. This owner says the Xootr Swift is ...

 

Folding Bikes Runners Up:

Abio Penza MSRP: $790

2 picks by top review sites.

Dahon Espresso MSRP: $500

2 picks by top review sites.

Strida 5.0 MSRP: $800

2 picks by top review sites.

Airnimal Chameleon MSRP: $2,450 and up

2 picks by top review sites.

Airnimal Joey MSRP: $1,230 and up

2 picks by top review sites.

Birdy II Monocoque MSRP: $2,125

2 picks by top review sites.

Dahon Vitesse D7HG MSRP: $700

2 picks by top review sites.

Bike Friday Model T Tikit MSRP: $1,000

2 picks by top review sites.

Dahon Curve SL MSRP: $1,000

2 picks by top review sites.

Dahon Ciao 8 MSRP: $980

2 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Abio Penza Shaft Drive
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Dahon Espresso Folding Bicycle
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Folding Bike 5.0 16" wheels RED, YELLOW, WHITE
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Dahon Vitesse D7HG 2009 Folding Bike
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Dahon Curve SL 2009 Folding Bike
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Dahon Ciao! P8 2009 Folding Bike
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