FOR LIFE BETWEEN PLACES
Small bike.
Big city.
Your commute. Your tiny apartment. Your next detour. Find a folding bike that fits the way you move.
TAKE THE SMALL WAY.MADE FOR
THE IN
BETWEEN↗
A BIKE THAT GETS YOUR LIFE
What’s your
kind of fold?
Start with where you’re going.
We’ll help with what gets you there.
The daily commute
A better first mile. A simpler last mile.
Explore the possibilities →02↙COMPACT + CARRYABLESmall-space living
Big ride energy. Small apartment footprint.
Explore the possibilities →03ϟELECTRIC ASSISTA little extra power
For hills, longer routes, and fresh arrivals.
Explore the possibilities →MEET THE SHORTLIST
Real bikes.
Your kind of ride.
Everyday riding
ZiZZO Campo ↗
20-inch wheels and seven speeds with a wide 13-34T range
Compact city riding
DAHON Dream D6 ↗
Six speeds with Shimano Tourney and a grip shifter
Carry + storage
ZiZZO Liberté Plus ↗
23 lb, the lightest of ZiZZO's main four
Electric assist
GOTRAX R1 ↗
48V 7.8Ah removable battery, about 374 watt-hours
Your bike should fit
your life.
Not take it over.
We haven’t ridden most of these bikes, and we say so. Every bike page shows the maker’s figures, the date we read them and where sources disagree, so you can check the exact model before you buy.
Our approach ↗GOOD READS. BETTER RIDES.
The field guide.
FIELD NOTES / 001Buying guides · 8 MIN READ
How to choose a folding bike ↗
Choose by what happens when you're off the bike. How to weigh folded size, carrying weight, wheel size, fit and price, with makers' numbers to compare.
FIELD NOTES / 002Comparisons · 10 MIN READ
Best folding bikes: our picks by rider, budget and storage ↗
The best folding bikes for carrying, commuting, tall riders and tight spaces, compared on weight, folded size and load limit, with the trade-offs spelled out and a side-by-side table.
FIELD NOTES / 003Accessories & gear · 7 MIN READ
Folding bike accessories: what to buy first, and what fits the fold ↗
The lights, lock, pedals, pump and carry bag worth adding to a folding bike, with named picks, plus how to check that racks, mudguards and kickstands won’t get in the way of the fold.
MORE ROOM FOR WHAT MATTERS