Folding Bicycle Blog

We use different front and rear tires on the majority of our bikes, such as the XS, XFS, 8H, etc. Why do we do this?In 2005 I used 1.75" tires in front and rear of all of our bikes. My friend Paul cam … read more

Hubs come in many varieties. I will focus on hubs that come on folding bicycles. Axle 74mm vs 100mm: Some companies use a 74mm front axle on their hubs. The narrow axle saves some space ( 26mm to … read more

Riders are always using the brakes. Hence brake levers are used more than most parts on a bicycle. Quslity levers make riding more enjoyable. So what makes a quality brake lever?1. Quality brakes have … read more

I have written about trigger shifters vs. grip shift many times. Triggers win every time. This time I want to explain the quality difference between trigger shifters.1. Light action- the lighter the f … read more

Folding pedals are great for compact storage, however they are the weakest link on a folding bike. They use smaller bearings due to the fold. The small bearings are more susceptible to failu … read more