Folding Bike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 294 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 79 posts to rank the best Folding Bike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/foldingbikes, r/ukbike, r/RedditPHCyclingClub, r/bicycling, r/bikecommuting. Top-rated brands include Brompton (4.6/5), Dahon (3.9/5), Zizzo (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews294
Subreddits16
Posts79
Brands49
Products64
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#1
Brompton
4.6
(82)
"Bromptons are eternal - I bought a second hand 2008 brompton back in 2016 and I still use it regularly."
"You may want to take a look at a Brompton. Pricey, but arguably the highest quality ride of any folder."
"Brompton if you want best folding but insane price."
"Brompton folds the smallest."
"Having ridden Brompton and Montague, I think both are excellent in different ways."
"Brompton. hands down."
"If you’re going with a suitcase I hate to say it because for me the price is prohibitive but a Brompton is your best bet."
"Yes it’s a bigger outlay, but they are easy to maintain."
"As a certified enthusiast and Brompton owner multiple times over, I’d always recommend the Brompton over any other folder."
"The reason Brompton is gold standard is because of their folding mechanism."
#2
Dahon
3.9
(46)
"I ended up loving the 20" Dahon Boardwalk so I sold the others."
"My Dahon K-One has survived the potholes of the deadly network of stroads of Metro Manila."
"I'd always recommend Dahon bikes; riding several over the years, they're reliable."
"I use a Dahon Speed."
"Last week I got a dahon for 50 pounds."
"Dahon has some nice Black Friday discounts in their offer."
"The Dahon is a solid brand for a folder."
"I would commute just over 4 miles to & from work on either my Dahon Mu 8 speed or my Retrospec single speed coaster."
"I completed the Camino de Santiago on a 20-inch Dahon clone bicycle."
"My Dahon K-One has survived the potholes of the deadly network of stroads of Metro Manila."
#3
Zizzo
4.1
(39)
"I just got a Zizzo and don't know why more people don't get folding."
"The best bang for the buck is the Zizzo Liberte."
"I ended up going with zizzo via since it was on sale for 329."
"I own the Liberte and love it."
"Keep an eye on target.com for sales on Zizzo bikes."
"I'm really happy with my zizzo forte."
"I'd look at Zizzo's lineup."
"If you're willing to compromise on wheel size zizzo forte is the best bang for your buck."
"Refurbished ZiZZO liberté off their website."
"My friend loves their zizzo liberte."
#4
Tern
4.0
(27)
"Tern Eclipse! I’ve got one and it’s amazing."
"Tern is the best in this category in my opinion."
"I own a tern eclipse, and I recommend it."
"I have Terns and they are very cool."
"Tern Eclipse is the only one worth a damn that I'm aware of."
"Try the terns, a bike shop near me let me test one (I ended up with a 20in) and they were nice."
"I just bought a Tern Link B8 for that exact amount."
"I recommend buying from a trusted brand, dahil may mga frames ng folding na nababali."
"I have a Tern folding bike and it rides pretty well on 20" wheels."
"Tern Link B8 has mechanical disc brakes."
#5
Bike Friday
4.1
(10)
"20" Bike Friday can handle gravel, and is much easier to fold than the 26+ inchers."
"Bike Friday??"
"Bike Friday."
"I would wait for a used Bike Friday. The steel frames last a long time."
"A used Bike Friday will ride like a full size bike."
"Bike Friday."
"We recently did a ride from Malaga to Sevilla Spain on a pair of Bike Fridays."
"They're made to fit in a checkable suitcase."
"Bike Friday will build a bike to your specifications."
"Bike Friday."
#6
Montague
4.0
(10)
"Any recommendations for the model, which is easier to maintain if I ride occasionally on paved or dirt road?"
"I'd look at Montague bikes."
"Look for an used montague (all their bikes are 26"), or changebike."
"I just bought a used Montague DX Crossover on Friday and rode it 80 miles."
"Find a used Montague. They'll be built to last."
"The only folding bikes I can think of with wheels that big are Montague and the Tern Eclipse line."
"I use a Montague Boston, the 28” wheels handle gravel and soft tracks way better."
"Montagues fold in half and you can stand with the bike minimized on a train, and their used can be as low as $350."
"I have the Montague Paratrooper and while it is way more cumbersome than my Brompton."
"I'd suggest looking into Montague and Changebike."
#7
Decathlon
4.1
(8)
"I'm really happy with it. Great if you're doing city commuting."
"The Basis 20" folder is pretty solid."
"I had a much more modest budget and went for the 7 speed Decathlon folding bike."
"You can test ride folding bikes and check if it fits you at Decathlon."
"Heard Dechathlon folding bikes are pretty good value."
"Folding bikes in Decathlon are worth the price."
"I'd recommend one of the folding bikes from Decathlon."
"Decathlon do this one."
#8
B'Twin
4.3
(4)
"I can't rate it highly enough. I absolutely love it."
"The b-twin tilt 120 or the 500/900 variant are all phenomenal value for money."
"The btwin is absolutely fun as a daily rider."
"I have the Btwin 500 tilt mentioned by others here. Really happy with it."
#9
Folding Bike
3.2
(5)
"Bilang isang folding bike user, syempre folding bike irerecommend ko. Versatility pa lang lamang ka na."
"I reckon it's tough to make a really bad choice with a new folder."
"The foldie is perfect for inside-city riding, i live in a city with a very busy traffic."
"Don’t get a folding bike. They are still bulky and much heavier."
"Any folding bike you get for 250 will be total shite, so would avoid that idea."
#10
Birdy
4.0
(4)
"I've seen Birdy, Tern, and Bike Friday bikes all in that price range."
"Alternatives could be the Birdy (which makes a 'gravel' folder)."
"I have a Birdy and think it's great but it's more of a nice bike that can fold."
"Birdy Bikes by Riese and Muller are excellent if you want to ride varied terrain."
#11
Origami
4.0
(4)
"Look at the Origami Gazelle. 20”, 8-speed, disc brakes."
"Origami Bull is $499, no tax, no shipping."
"The Origami Gazelle is an 8-speed with quick-release hubs."
"Zizzo manufacturers some good folding bikes at affordable prices."
#12
Mountainpeak
4.3
(3)
"Never pang pumalya sakin."
"Personally, I will go for Mountainpeak."
"Mountainpeak Star. Comes with either Shimano MT200 or tektro."
#13
Raleigh
4.0
(3)
"I've had it for a year, never had any problems."
"I think Raleigh make some that may be cheaper."
"You can get a Raleigh Stowaway pretty cheap."
#14
Trinx
3.7
(3)
"Around 10-15k, makakahanap ka na ng mga used pero good quality bikes na Tern, Bickerton, Dahon, Trinx, Atomic or Mountainpeak."
"Trinx dolphin 2.0 for 10k. 7 speed straight tourney groupset pero Solid ang Frame."
"Trinx Dolphin 2.0 around 10k pero hindi pa hydraulic."
#15
Helix
5.0
(2)
"24 inch wheels are much more enjoyable for a daily driver than 16 inch wheel bromton."
"The Helix Bike folds nearly as compact as a Brompton but has 24 inch wheels and is made out of titanium."
#16
KOOTU
4.5
(2)
"The KOOTU folding bicycles sold on Amazon are genuine products and belong to the store of the KOOTU brand company."
"The KOOTU Carbon Folding Bicycle can be fitted with the Shiman Alfine 11 kit."
#17
Kwiggle
4.5
(2)
"I would only buy the kwiggle as it is the smallest folding bike in the market."
"I'm waiting on my order of a Kwiggle, which from my research is the only folding bike that can be reliably carried."
#18
Mariner
4.5
(2)
"I have and love my Mariner."
"Definitely go for a Mariner."
#19
STRIDA
4.0
(2)
"Explore the second-hand market for a Strida."
"The most convenient folding bike is the STRIDA."
#20
Columba
4.0
(2)
"[Columba bikes](https://columbabike.com/) has 26" folders for less than $300"
"[Columba] offers folders with 26" tires."
#21
Bickerton
4.0
(2)
"Around 10-15k, makakahanap ka na ng mga used pero good quality bikes na Tern, Bickerton, Dahon, Trinx, Atomic or Mountainpeak."
"Check out Bickerton bikes."
#22
SoloRock
4.0
(2)
"I really like my 16” 25 lb Solorock."
"Now I really like the bike. She’s tough."
#23
Priority
4.0
(2)
"Priority is a pretty good bike company."
"Priority folder is good."
#24
Gotrax
4.0
(2)
"It’s a reliable little bike. It goes 14 miles to a charge on pedal assist 4."
"Gotrax F1 V2 can check off most of your boxes."
#25
Citizen
3.0
(2)
"It's a bi-fold. Quicker to fold, but not as compact as tri-folds."
"It's actually 399 new on their site now, but def get a clean used one if you can."
#26
Aventon
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love it."
#27
Lectric
4.0
(1)
"I think the XP2 is great value for the money and it folds up pretty nicely."
#28
Downtube
4.0
(1)
"Some people like Downtube's MiniB, 8H, and 11H for this purpose because in addition to the aluminum frames, they come with carbon belt drive and internal gear hubs."
#29
Changebike
4.0
(1)
"I specifically went with Changebikes because they are rugged, durable, and are the only folding bikes that meet the mountain bike testing standards."
#30
Mezzo
4.0
(1)
"Mezzo folding bike? Think their called oia now little hard to get but anodized steel so rusting shouldn't be a concern."
#31
HeyBike
4.0
(1)
"HeyBike Mars has a weight limit of 330 pounds."
#32
Atomic
4.0
(1)
"Around 10-15k, makakahanap ka na ng mga used pero good quality bikes na Tern, Bickerton, Dahon, Trinx, Atomic or Mountainpeak."
#33
Clever Bikes
4.0
(1)
"Check out Clever Bikes. Folders are their specialty and they a few different brands."
#34
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"They have a boatload of 26” folding bikes and I bet for $500 you can get a very nicely outfitted."
#35
MTP
4.0
(1)
"Reliable naman kahit medyo mabigat buhatin."
#36
TRex
4.0
(1)
"Better to go for a 16 incher para mas compact."
#37
3sixty
4.0
(1)
"Go for the 3sixty or Pikes trifold."
#38
Urbano
4.0
(1)
"I think for bigger tires I'd go with the Urbano."
#39
Polygon
4.0
(1)
"This is a nicely spec'd and priced foldie from polygon."
#40
Betta Fry
4.0
(1)
"My reco is betta fry, trinx dolphin."
#41
Java
4.0
(1)
"Parang pwede na Java Zelo. 7-speed, aluminum body and steel fork."
#42
Tilt
4.0
(1)
"Get a used Tilt off fleabay."
#43
Jackrabbit
4.0
(1)
"If 10 miles round trip is all you’re planning to ride then get the Jackrabbit."
#44
Engwe
4.0
(1)
"Engwe do some really good folding E-Bikes."
#45
Schwinn
4.0
(1)
"I just got a Schwinn Loop from Amazon, under 300."
#46
Fnhon
4.0
(1)
"Try mo Fnhon Zephyr 16"."
#47
Tokyo
3.0
(1)
"I like my Tokyo, that I also picked up cheap."
#48
Philips
3.0
(1)
"I bought a 80s folding shopper off eBay for 30 quid."
#49
Aventon Sinch
3.0
(1)
"The Aventon Sinch is not an NYC apartment building friendly option."
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