Raleigh Pro Cargo Bike Review
The Raleigh Pro Cargo Bike is a box bike – a type of cargo bike with a smaller front wheel located well ahead of the handlebars and a linkage steering arrangement. These are very long bikes with a really big cargo area at the front. This style of bike was developed by Long John Bicycles…
What is the smallest folding bike?
When asking the question, ‘What is the smallest folding bike?’ it’s important to realize that there is no one answer. It depends on what you mean by smallest, and it depends on what you count as a bike! What does ‘smallest’ even mean? Are you interested in the bike with the smallest overall volume? Or…
Burley Travoy trailer: Long-term review
I’ve been using the Burley Travoy trailer for a few months now and, although it’s not without its faults, it’s proved extremely useful. I really like the way I can lock up my bike, disconnect the trailer, and take it into shops and buildings to load it up. When it’s disconnected from the bike its…
Brompton Folding Bike Review
For many, the Brompton is the definitive folding bike. The design has changed little since it was released in 1979, this means that it’s much easier to obtain spare parts than for some other folding bikes. Since folding bikes use many special parts, this is an important consideration. Despite its age, the Brompton remains one…
Dahon Curl Folding Bike Review
This is a detailed review of the Dahon Curl folding bike. The Curl is Dahon’s version of a Brompton, made once Brompton’s original patent expired. It has the same folding mechanism with the rear wheel swinging in under the frame. The Dahon Curl has some nice features but it lacks the refined ride of a…
Carrera Intercity folding bike review
In this article, I take a close look at the Carrera Intercity. This is an affordable folder that can compete with some considerably more expensive bikes. It rides really well with 20” wheels, a responsive alloy frame and decent components for the money. The 8-speed Shimano gears and V-brakes are effective while the adjustable stem…
Carrera Transit folding bike review
In this in-depth review of the Carrera Transit folding bike I will cover my experience riding the bike as well as it’s folding and build quality. This bike is very affordable, currently selling for £256 from halfords.co.uk. With its 3-speed Nexus hub, V-brakes and an alloy frame it has a decent spec for a bike…
Raleigh Evo 2 folding bike review
This is a detailed review of the Raleigh Evo 2 folding bike. This very affordable folder is more than adequate as a city bike for getting around. It has 7 gears and V-brakes along with a lively alloy frame. It folds down enabling it to be stored in a somewhat smaller space than a non-folding…
Review of the Strida Folding Bike
This is a detailed review of the Strida folding bike, written after 10 years of riding a Strida. I’ve had three Stridas in that time and developed something of a love-hate relationship with them. I’ve come to find I simply can’t live without the fast folding, the ability to wheel it along when folded and…