cheap folding bikes.
Thanks rocketbob and GWZ for pointing out these 2 bikes.
After comparing here is what I came up with:
Citizen bike:
Link here
- Folds a little smaller. 26x26x10 in
- 1lb less (21lb)
- has a belt drive which seems cleaner for a folding bike style
- single speed
- 16" wheels.
- maybe a better build quality? hard to tell.
- weight limit 220lbs
- fits in the small suitcase.
- $359 shipped
Vilano Urbana :
Link here
- folds to 32"x25"x12" ( little bigger)
- 21.5 lbs
- chain drive
- single speed
- 20" wheels
- weight limit 200lbs
- $199 shipped ($159 cheaper then citizen bike)
And just for fun, I'm throwing in a electric assisted bike. Heavier, but if you don't like peddling.
Electric Bike SwagCycle EB-5:
Link here
- folds 34.9 x 24.5 x 14.5 inches ; 37 pounds
- 37 pounds (heavy, but maybe you can remove the batteries?)
- 15 mile range on the battery
- single speed
- 14" wheels
- 36v 4.4 Ah Lithium-ion battery. 4-5 charge time
- weight limit 264lbs
- $499
Overall it seems like they are all pretty cool. Maybe the Citizen bike would fit in the back of a 6/7/9/12 easier? Don't know since I don't have one. But I've been looking around for a folding bike for a while.