Commute Bike - Folding or solid frame?

[Ryan Delemere]

Hi All,

I'm looking to ditch public transport in favor of an ebike, get fitter and save a ton of money.

My potential new commute will be around 13 miles each way, pretty flat, Greater London into Central London.

Would like some advice on whether to get a folding bike (for the off chance that I need to get the train home, and for easier storage at home), or a solid frame traditional sized bike.

Thank you in advance.

Ryan

 

[Woosh]

for that distance, you'll be much more comfortable with the Woosh Zephyr.
It's a 26" full suspension folding bike with hydraulic brakes and 12AH battery (range about 35 miles).
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?zephyr-2018

 

[Fat Rat]

Surely the question folding or not is ultimately an answer only you can come up with knowing your use and personal preference to the bikes .

 

[E-Wheels]

Hi All,

I'm looking to ditch public transport in favor of an ebike, get fitter and save a ton of money.

My potential new commute will be around 13 miles each way, pretty flat, Greater London into Central London.

Would like some advice on whether to get a folding bike (for the off chance that I need to get the train home, and for easier storage at home), or a solid frame traditional sized bike.

Thank you in advance.

Ryan

You will have more choice / options with a non folder

 

[Marwood Hill]

For that distance you will need 26” wheels or bigger and with rear or crank drive. Whether you will get any bikes that size onto a train i don’t know.

 

[anotherkiwi]

They do fold up pretty flat. The best idea is to have a bag for them, railway staff can be a bit funny and in a bag is the only way to get one on a bus. Same size package, a bag is OK a bike isn't