Folding Bicycle Blog

Standard requirements for closing a quick release are user dependent. The user should feel resistance from halfway to full closure. Therefore a hug strong guy would naturally tighten his quick release … read more

Shins get beat up in stop & go traffic. After a stop, riders normally move the pedal into the power stroke, and it often bashes ones shin. Be careful, especially with shorts and grippy pedals. Ones sh … read more

Other than sand, mud a a big risk for folding bikes. The small front wheel sinks quickly in mud. Otherwise you need to learn to keep your butt behind the saddle for stability. Small wheel bikes have a … read more

I lived in Hatteras for three years. The sand is often super soft, since carts break it up...via driving on the beach. Overall I have found driving on beaches to be nearly impossible.Additionally, san … read more

Glass style ice is impossible to ride. I fell instantly many times, and have not figured out a solution. However in the west they allow the ice to pile up during winter. The ice on the roads is rough, … read more