Cheap Folding Bike: Test Ride

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I picked up a dirt cheap folding bike to see what all the fuss was about. It had broken/missing parts, a lot of rust,and a seat post that was far too short for me… but it gave me the most fun ride I’ve had in years! I can see why some people become so obsessed with these things. Stay until the end for my personal pros and cons of these unusual bikes.

[@Slow_tim]

I also use cheap folding bike for touring. And i have been using my cheap folding bike for almost 8 years now. So far so good

[@8hrAdventures]

That sounds amazing! Which bike do you have?

[@Teapot-Dave]

Great bike, great video, many thanks for posting this; although your seat does looks a little bit too low to me. It never usually takes Cyclists very long to find a decent cafe or country pub, so I am pleased and reassured that you continue to uphold that tradition! 🚴‍♀️

[@8hrAdventures]

Thank you! And yes, it was painfully low. The first thing I did when I got home was order a longer one!

[@carltongadgettmannprice352]

I purchased an unbranded folding bike from either Ebay or Amazon close to 12 years ago and that bike is still going strong to this day.

[@8hrAdventures]

I'm amazed how resilient they are - this old bike has survived multiple camping trips and is used daily by my kids and is still going strong.

[@767bob]

They are great! The folding bikes are very underated, especially the cheap ones. Mine looks a lot like yours.

[@8hrAdventures]

They are so much fun! The only drawback with this one is the weight - almost 16kg - but I'm looking at ways to reduce that. My other folder is less than 11kg and it feels light as a feather

[@jackdubois5564]

Just bought an old Dahon. Looking forward to some lovely outings like the one you have shared with us. Cheers from Canada

[@8hrAdventures]

Thanks. I love my old Dahon - it can take a beating and just keeps going. I hope you'll post videos of your adventures - I haven't been to Canada in years but I've never forgotten how beautiful the landscape is.

[@jorgeantonioruizvargas7573]

Gracias por su vídeo. Tengo 69 años y estoy armando una bicicleta plegable rodado 20 con partes recicladas y la llevo bastante adelantada. Espero realizar con ella unas aventuras en pedales. Saludos cordiales desde Cúcuta en la frontera colombo venezolana 🇨🇴🇻🇪 Sur América

[@8hrAdventures]

Thank you. That sounds like a great project - I hope to see videos of your adventures

[@fender1000100]

The big difference between a cheap heavy folder and a quality light one is EFFICIENCY. Especially on steep HILLS. I have both. A Careera intercity. That weighs around 31lbs. And a Tern Verge X11 that weighs 22lbs. The difference is if I ride the intercity on my 7 mile commute that is 85% uphill grade. I feel half dead by the time I get there 40 minutes or so later. On the X11 its so much easier. And faster. And I will cover the same distance in often less than 30 minutes. That thing climbs hills like they dont exist. And is a joy to ride. I have to kill myself to get the intercity over 22mph on the flat. The X11 can break 25mph like its nothing. The difference in price. Careera intercity=£400 Tern Verge X11=£2400.. And the Tern Verge X11 is a work of art to look at. Nobody compliments the intercity. But ive had many people saying that is a nice looking bike about the X11.. The difference in quality is night and day. If you spin the front wheel on the intercity. It will spin for 2 minutes. If you spin the front wheel on X11 it will spin for 12 minutes..

[@8hrAdventures]

I totally agree. This bike weighs approx 33lbs, whereas my Dahon is 21lbs. The Dahon gets far more use in general but this one is great for wet/icy conditions as it grips the roads far better. I live in an area that is pretty much flat so neither have been properly tested on hills (yet)

[@peterbedford2610]

Hobo cyclists approved

[@8hrAdventures]

Cheers. Watching @hobocyclist was part of the reason I decided to try a folding bike, and it was certainly worth it

[@garyshilton9502]

Looking at getting a couple for me and the mrs. Put them in boot of car, drive out somewhere then unfold bikes and go for a spin Places like kielder water for example 👍🏻

[@8hrAdventures]

That sounds like an amazing idea (and a great location). I got my first two folding bikes secondhand online for less than £50 each and they've never let me down, despite being hammered by off-road trails and covering 100s of miles

[@doggylover1958]

Great video, thanks for the inspiration!

[@8hrAdventures]

Thank you so much! New one coming soon

[@bryansammis998]

And in urban/semi urban environments, they’re superior to regular sized bicycles

[@8hrAdventures]

Well said! Perfect for last-minute holidays, roo.

[@sauravbasu8805]

What are the pros in the above scenario ?