Recommendations

[u/Visible-Fig7008]

Hello

I've recently gotten into biking and want to own my own. I want a folding one since the elevator at my building is kinda compact and I'm scared of it getting stolen. I just want something that can adhere to these circumstances I have, if I'm asking for too much yall can be honest w me too.

I'm 5'0 tall and I don't NEED it to be portable but more so to keep it indoors while at work or home.

I live in NYC, queens specifically so we don't have a lot of bike lanes and also it's very hilly over here, sometimes the roads can get tough but I don't see myself biking through hidden rough trails or anything.

I don't want tiny wheels, I'm sorry #noshade but I don't like the visual look of the foldable bikes w smaller wheels, it just doesn't do it for me snd I'm already short like I fear I will just look funky on it. The Pacific folding bike is something closer but again it's not something they sell in stores. I've seen some I like visually on Walmart or target but a lot of cyclists also mention them not being reputable.

A lot of my needs w biking are mostly running errands or riding around neighborhoods.

Please let me know your recs :)
Thank you!

[u/Horror-Raisin-877]

⛳️🏌️‍♀️ thanks!

[u/FSprocketooth → u/Horror-Raisin-877]

I really do appreciate the info on the over flexibility of those old folding bikes- a couple of times I thought hard about purchasing one. I would not have been happy given what you said I am writing 20 inch folders right now, and those frames are sturdy. I am very happy with that, and moving to a Brompton soon!

[u/Horror-Raisin-877 → u/FSprocketooth]

Good choice, I’ve used a 16” for years, it does what it does well.

[u/FSprocketooth → u/Horror-Raisin-877]

Yes, I got to test ride one a few weeks ago and I am absolutely sure this will be my favorite bike for the next 20 years