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For the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike-even folding. Originally, we focused on the commuter segment-the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back.

After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. But Brompton representatives said bikes are arriving in the US every two to three weeks and divided among dealers, including REI, Brompton’s own store in New York City, and the Brompton online shop.)Īnyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike.

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(While we were writing the most recent update to this guide, Bromptons were out of stock entirely on the company’s website. At the time of writing, the very similar Brompton M6R that we tested in 2021 is priced at $1,690 from Clever Cycles, in Portland, Oregon, and at $1,730 on the Brompton website. The S6L, as it came to us in 2017, retails for $1,590 on the Brompton site. The handlebars, gearing, frame type, accessories, cargo options, and paint job are all customizable-for a price. (The numeral in a Brompton model name indicates the number of gears the letters refer to the handlebar style and whether the bike has racks or fenders or both.) Even so, a Brompton manages an “I’m almost riding a full-size bike” experience on the road. The Brompton S6L (and all the other six-speed folding bikes that Brompton makes) elegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8 (and even more off the dimensions of the Tern D8), making for an easier carry. For some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get.

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