How to pick a folding bike

In the age of four-wheelers, crowded roads have become a major problem. Don't get up early because of a car or traffic jam. You don't want to miss time because of grabbing a parking space. You need a folding bike. How to pick? Xiaobian tells you~

First, look at the frame

The frame is the most critical part of the bicycle. Since the folding part is active, it is required that the corresponding parts should be firm and the frame should have greater strength than an ordinary bicycle. The main frame refers to the inspection of the frame material, strength, whether the bump dent, whether the welding point is smooth, the paint is uniform. In addition, you can also try to fold the car and see if there are paint on the front fork, frame and fork that will rub against each other.

Second, see roulette

If the wheel is deformed, it will create an axial jump, which is particularly easy to drop the chain. During the inspection, the car pedal is quickly rotated backwards. If there is no chain and there is no irregular noise, there is no big problem.

Third, look at the handlebars

The handlebars of a good car should be one-piece welded. If it is tightened with screws, it means that this folding bike is of a low grade.

Fourth, look at the brakes

The brakes are related to the safety of riding. The most critical thing is to check the front brake. The wheels of a folding bicycle are generally small, and the center of gravity after the ride will move upwards, and the front gate will be too finicky to overturn.

Fifth, see the weight

The use of aluminum alloy car weight is less than 10 kg, the price level depends mainly on the use of materials and quality. (Sports below 15KG)

Six, see the lock

Many of the conveniences of folding bikes stem from the design of their folding clasps, so special care must be taken when purchasing, otherwise it will be time-consuming and laborious to fold.

Seven, see the details

The details include whether the electroplated part is bright, there is no blistering, the paint is evenly bright, the color is positive, etc.

Eight, see the size

At present, the folding bikes on the market are mainly folded and folded, and the wheel diameter ranges from 12 inches to 24 inches. The folding mechanism is usually installed under the tip of the triangular frame, and a forked wrench can be pulled to close the front and rear wheels of the vehicle in close to 15 seconds.

Nine, see the price

The price of folding bikes ranges from 400 yuan to more than 2,000 yuan. The cheapest is less than 400 yuan to buy, the main brands are permanent, Phoenix, Sansi and other Shanghai-based brand names. The mid-range car has giant brands such as Giant, with prices ranging from 500 to 600 yuan. High-end cars are monopolized by brands such as AirAsia, Eurasian and Bridgestone, and the price is over 1,000 yuan.

Ten, see accessories

As a new favorite of fashion families, folding cars also have many attractive "accessories". Most folding bikes are equipped with shock absorbers, as well as a kettle. In addition, there are many suitcases, colorful bells, etc. that are specially configured for folding bicycles.