A zed
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I'm thinking about getting a foldable bike. So far I've mainly been seeing two different varieties, ones with small bodies and wheels that have seats and handlebars that extend high and what I would call more of a "normal" body (though the ones I've found are almost exclusively mountain bikes) with a hinge built in the middle of the body so it just folds in onto itself.
How does this smaller body and wheels of the first design affect riding?
Is it easier since the bike is lighter or do smaller wheels make it more difficult?
Personally I think I'm more drawn to the second design, since that sort of body of bike, minus the hinge, is what I've been riding whenever I've had a bike in my life. However as I've mentioned I've pretty much only seen these as mountain bikes (with dual suspension). Now again my technical knowledge is extremely limited, but it's my understanding that having dual suspension means I'd be limited to the flimsier rear racks (where it only connects to the seat not also to the wheel) and that the suspension makes the bike heavier. The first problem is the one that 'worries' me the most, and I'm curious if anyone does ride dual suspension and what they think of these problems.
Is the weight limit a hassle?
Does the weight of the suspension actually make a difference?
Any other sort of advice when it comes to anything foldable bikes would be super appreciated. Or even just directions to somewhere I can learn more about these technical parts of bikes and sort of understand for myself all of these pros and cons. Also if anyone is aware of decently priced non-mountain bike foldable bikes of this second design please let me know, as, at least with where my knowledge is right now, that seems to be what I'm looking for.
How does this smaller body and wheels of the first design affect riding?
Is it easier since the bike is lighter or do smaller wheels make it more difficult?
Personally I think I'm more drawn to the second design, since that sort of body of bike, minus the hinge, is what I've been riding whenever I've had a bike in my life. However as I've mentioned I've pretty much only seen these as mountain bikes (with dual suspension). Now again my technical knowledge is extremely limited, but it's my understanding that having dual suspension means I'd be limited to the flimsier rear racks (where it only connects to the seat not also to the wheel) and that the suspension makes the bike heavier. The first problem is the one that 'worries' me the most, and I'm curious if anyone does ride dual suspension and what they think of these problems.
Is the weight limit a hassle?
Does the weight of the suspension actually make a difference?
Any other sort of advice when it comes to anything foldable bikes would be super appreciated. Or even just directions to somewhere I can learn more about these technical parts of bikes and sort of understand for myself all of these pros and cons. Also if anyone is aware of decently priced non-mountain bike foldable bikes of this second design please let me know, as, at least with where my knowledge is right now, that seems to be what I'm looking for.