FOLDING OR COLLAPSIBLE BIKE - WHY IT'S GETTING POPULAR

When the discussion is on cycling, a lot of our thoughts is rapidly tuned to the normal road bike or racing bike, these road bikes are available with 24" or 26" diameter wheels together with standard non-foldable frames. However, time has changed as more and more people are into recreation cycling to stay fit or to experience the pleasure of cycling

around the beautiful Park Connector Network (PCN) that has sprung up around the country. On top of that, cycling is environmental friendly as compared to fuel driven motor vehicles, thus help to keep the earth green. Just take a glimpse at the park or cycling track, most people are capable of noticing many types and brand of folding or collapsible bikes. Some folding bikes have simple single gear while others come with complex multi-gear combination with trendy look. So what has made the folding bike a current craze among the biking enthusiasts lately?

Compact Design of Folding

With the most advanced technology, folding bike are being developed to collapse into compact and smaller size that makes storage effortlessly and does not take up much space in the store room or home. Now bike can easily be folded into smaller size swiftly and simply that will tuck away nicely. In addition, it comes with rollers, making it easy to wheel around when folded.

Stylish, Sporty and Lighter

Most recent technology and research had resulted in the design of collapsible bike becoming nice and sporty. Foldable bikes come in single or multi-gears for ease of travel on different terrain. The more sophisticated designed bike makes cycling on hilly track a breeze. Research into material had allow newer bike be made of composite material rather than just steel. This composite material enable the frames to be lighter without compromising on sturdiness. It can also travel faster. Traditionally, people believe of folding bikes are of lower standard and could not travel fast is changing. Many manufacturers notice the rise in popularity are jumping on the bandwagon to come up with better, more sleek and unique designs to compete to meet the soaring demand.

Folding Bike Only On Public Transport

Cyclists whom do not own a private vehicle face the constraints of bringing their full-size bikes onto public transport to their desire destination is seen as one of the reasons for

the rise in sales of foldable bikes of recent time. In Singapore, public transport operators, such as buses and subway companies recently allowed the bringing of collapsible bike of specific size into the buses or trains. This acts as an impetus for bikers to bring their folded bike onto public transport for commuting to offices within the city area or to parks for recreation. Some leading brands had bikes which come in handy and compact sizes that could be tucked into carrying carrier bags or durable suitcases for transporting and lugging onto public transport.

Emerging of Bikers Group

With the rise in popularity of cycling as a form of exercise and recreation, these cycling lovers are forming bikers' group. Those who own folding bike setup their own folding bike community. These groupings organized weekly cycling excursions for their participants to cycle around stretches of far-fletched park connector network or around the country side to enjoy the excitement of exploring and cycling as a group. During the journey, they will take a look at strategy locations to see and to sample the famous food stalls along the route.

Love the Folds

With so much to their advantage, there is no doubt that folding or collapsible bike will pick up and gain further popularity and will see an increase at the public places.