Hi all,
So I’m planning to get a folding bike for commuting to work. Daily travel distance is about 6km each way. As I havent used a push bike for a while, (10 years may be) I’m not very sure of what I should be looking for.
My requirements:
- Folding bike due to space constraints
- 15kg or less (in case there is unexpected event or weather change, i should be able to carry it on train/ bus)
- low maintenance
I’ve so far shortlisted few models I’ve found interesting. But as the price difference is so big i’m a bit lost. So any any advice on buying or past experience is really appreciated.
Fortis urban traveller (160-300)
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/fortis-urban-traveller-20-foldi…
Progear nomad (329-350)
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/progear-nomad-20-folding-bike-w…
Xds city pro (450-500)
https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/folding-bikes/xds/vic/brun…
Giant expressway 1 (650-700)
https://www.bicyclesuperstore.com.au/giant-expressway-1-2018…
Dahon Vybe D7 (600-800)
https://www.99bikes.com.au/dahon-vybe-d7-20in-black-2018
There is even 1500+ mark bikes from Brompton which is too much for my budget. I saw a dahon model around 700-800 mark as well. (added above)
is the almost double price difference from nomad to giant justifiable? (I’m asking as I have no idea, they both offer good warranty overall and lifetime frame warranty and even weighs similar + shimono gear)
*update:
Added Dahon link I could not locate earlier.
Thanks,
M
Thanks all for the helpful advices and insights. I’ve ride tested the giant expressway 1, dahon vybe d7 and dahon suv d6 models during the weekend. Kind of liked how d7 felt and went with it. (Giant was equally good, but kind of liked the handling of dahon model)
That being said there was definitely a big difference between dahon d7 and the budget friendly dahon d6 model.
Thanks again,
M
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