A folding bicycle is one of the best ways to get around an urban area. We get so excited about the new folding bikes in our store, that most of the folding bike reviews listed below are written by enthusiastic NYCeWheels employees.
Don't let that stop you - we'd love to hear about your folding bike too! Many of our customers have submitted tales about their own folding bicycles - from Steve Boss's Brompton Commute to Jared's Strida 5.0 - Week 2.0.
If you've got a folding bike review of your own, we'd love to post it in this section. If you're not much of a writer, but enjoy taking pictures or making movies, that's okay too! Just contact us and we'll tell you exactly what you need to do.
On a warm day in February, Mark took home the new Dahon Vector X27h folding bike. Compared to every other Dahon folding bike, this new bike was faster, more maneuverable, and certainly more noticeable as it sped through the city streets with its bright yellow tires.
Spring has finally sprung! And what better way to celebrate than to take the super light, super fast Dahon Vector X10 folding bike over to Central Park. Mark did a loop around the park with this new folding bike and wrote about his ride.
The Dahon Ciao D5 is one of the most relaxed folding bikes we've tried out. It has a very low frame, perhaps the easiest to step over of all Dahon folding bikes. That, in combination with a 5 speed internal hub, makes it one of the best folding bikes for people who just want an easy going bike they can fold up and throw in their trunk or store in a corner.
The Dahon IOS P8 folding bike is one sweet ride. Peter got a chance to review this cool full sized folding bike and didn't want to give it back. The IOS P8 has a couple of really cool features that make it a great bike for folding bike commuters and city riding. It also features a unique stem that is adjustable through 270 degrees, very cool. Read Peter's IOS P8 review to learn more.
The Dahon Mu Uno is one awesome folding bike. Peter took this single speed folding bike out for a spin over the weekend and reports having a blast. With no gears or handbrakes to worry about you can totally concentrate on the ride. The coaster brake is a fun and refreshingly retro and at only 22 lbs this folding bike is light, light, light!
Mark took the speedy Dahon Vector X20 folding bike home one night and we never saw him again... You know what, I bet this bike would probably make a great getaway vehicle if it came down to a police chase. Plus, it can fold small enough to fit in the back of a Ford Bronco.
Mark sped home on the brand-new Dahon Dash P18 folding bike, one of the unique Midtown Mini designs. Though it doesn't fold as small as the traditional Dahon folding bikes, it's a pretty quick bike.
Peter got a chance to ride the Dahon Dash P18 folding bike and wrote a review of the experience. The main thing he noticed was how responsive and quick the Dash P18 felt. If you're looking for a high performance folding bike with the stiffness and efficiency of a road bike the Dahon Dash is a good folding bike to consider. Take a look at Peter's first impressions to learn more.
I got my Brompton Touring Pannier a while ago and I am loving how much storage I get out of it. With the Brompton Touring Pannier I can go grocery shopping, commuting with all sorts of extra stuff, and tackle long distance rides no problem. Of all Brompton bags I currently have a bit of an obsession with the Touring Pannier. Read on to find out what's so great about it.
Josh has been riding a Brompton folding bike for the past week.
Josh says: You really can have a bicycle that folds down to about the size of a briefcase and is still comfortable to ride. In fact, the bicycle's a lot more than just comfortable. I keep looking for excuses to ride it around longer even after I get to where I'm going.
When I saw the IF Mode for the first time I knew I had to ride it. I have a soft spot for really cool designs and Pacific Cycles really hit it with their IF Mode bicycle. I took the IF Mode out for a test ride to see if the bike matched the hype and found myself enjoying every moment. There are some really innovative features of the IF Mode which make riding one a unique experience.
Mark took the new IF Mode folding bike on a jaw-dropping ride down 3rd avenue. The flawless design caught the attention of many passing cyclists and pedestrians. Many of them asked how it feels to ride a folding bike that looks this good.
As our local Strida expert Jared approaches his first year anniversary with the bike, he comments on some upgrades, pros, cons, and a 42 mile five-borough ride with the unique folding bike.
The Strida 5.0 made a huge impact during Bike Month, with some Strida fanatics doing an hour-long video review of the unique folding bike. If you've got some time to kill, here's an hour long Strida movie.
Mark took a Brompton M3L out for a spin after a few days of working at NYCeWheels. He spent an evening riding and carrying the folding bike around Manhattan. After taking it into a restaurant, a bar, and a taxi, he was impressed at the portability of the Brompton bike.
Steve is one of our biggest Brompton folding bike advocates. He's been mistaken for a NYCeWheels employee more than once, and I'm sure he's contributed to dozens of Brompton sales. Steve's favorite feature on the bike? Eazy wheels. This is a story of a man and his bike. If you ever run into Steve, ask him how many round trips he's made with his Brompton.
Jared commutes every day on his Strida 5.0. We asked him, as the local Strida expert, what he thought of the unique, lightweight, folding bike. We got a lot more information than we bargained for.
The only folding bike that people fold when they don't need to! This comment on the Brompton sums up the genius of the design. Created a third of a century ago, the Brompton still sets the bicycling benchmark for compact portability. Now, David Henshaw has produced the book that many have long awaited - a comprehensive, readable, informative and beautifully illustrated history entitled simply Brompton Bicycle.
Sung recently purchased a green Brompton M6R folding bike from us and he's quickly fallen in love with it. The order was placed entirely online and all of our contact was through email; although we're in different states, the entire process was simple and effortless. The internet has allowed for yet another pleasurable customer relationship.
Martin rides his Brompton S6L-X 32 miles a day from New Jersey to New York City. We asked him to write a review of the famous folding bike to see how he liked it. With one of the lightest Brompton configurations, how could you not love this bike?
A to B Magazine from England reviewed Brooklyn's own Xootr Swift folding bike and compared it to other English folders. Though a bigger folded package, they were impressed with its ride and saw how practical it would be in a place like New York City.
Leonard Rubin reviews leading folding bikes compared to the Brompton folding bike. This is a detailed review in which the Brompton owner, Leonard, compares his folding bike with a variety of other folding bikes on the market. Detailed, with pros and cons.
The Brompton folding bike, the perfect folding commuter bike for New York City. Mike moved from the city to New Jersey, so he must bring his bike on the PATH train. He found that a Brompton is a much better idea than a full-size bike.
JL's Brompton folding bike commute from Long Island to New York City. He test drove a Brompton during his visit to NYCeWheels and enjoyed it so much that he just bought it on the spot. It's now completely changed his lifestyle for the better.
A very detailed and in-depth review of the Reach folding bike by B.L. Goh. This three-in-one folding bike can also be a fast road bike, a leisure bike, or a commuter bike. It only took one ride through the Pacific Northwest to come to that conclusion.
June took an early morning cruise through Manhattan on her brand new Brompton folding bike. Sightseeing through Central Park and riding along the Hudson River Greenway, the Brompton was the easiest way to get around in the city.
Here's a picture of Muhamadian posing with his beautiful Brompton folding bikes and lovely family. He can easily fit both of his folding bikes in the trunk of his van without a problem. Now they have bikes to take with them on trips!
