Top 10 Lightest Folding Bikes of 2013


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2014-05-12

Top 10 Lightest Folding Bikes of 2013

  Folding bikes, as the main choice for convenient and portable "office workers", must not be careless in terms of lightweight design. Based on a reliable and convenient folding mechanism, the lightweight level of a folding bike has also become a major attraction.

   TOP 1

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: Pacific

   Model: Carry Me SD

   Price Range: N/A

   Weight: 8.2kg

   Frame: Monocoque high-rigidity aluminum alloy

   Speeds: Single speed

   Wheels: 8”

   Comments: The biggest secret to its leading weight includes the small 8” wheel diameter, single-speed drivetrain, and monocoque aluminum alloy frame. Very suitable for commuting with various modes of transportation.

  TOP2

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

  

   Brand: FUJI

   Model: Origami 3.0

   Price Range: 2999

   Weight: 10.57kg

   Frame: FUJI_6061 aluminum alloy frame

   Speeds: 8-speed

   Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris 8-speed

   Wheels: Double-layer aluminum alloy wheels

   Comments: While significantly heavier than the first place bike, it boasts a solid 8-speed drivetrain. FUJI delivers a compelling option.

  TOP3

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

  

   Brand: Java

   Model: X1_AUTO

   Price Range: 1480

   Weight: 10.6kg

   Frame: X1_AUTO ALLOY

   Speeds: 2-speed

   Rear Derailleur: Sram Automatix

   Wheels: JAVA DECAF

   Comments: The bike is very compact, and its price under two thousand gives it a very high cost performance.

  TOP4

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: Langtu

   Model: K8

   Price Range: 2098

   Weight: 10.6kg

   Frame: Langtu 20”(¢451) Aluminum Alloy Folding Speed Conical Head Tube Frame

   Speeds: 8-speed

   Rear Derailleur: Shimano 2400

   Wheels: 20” (451) Double-layer aluminum alloy rims

   Comments: The weight is almost the same as the previous 8-speed folding bike; it's a very conventional folding bike from the folding mechanism to the frame shape.

  

  TOP5

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: Zhui Chi

   Model: F300

   Price Range: 2998

   Weight: 10.8kg

   Frame: TRIACE 20-inch aluminum alloy folding frame

   Speeds: 16-speed

   Front Derailleur: Shimano FD_2300

   Rear Derailleur: Sram X7

   Wheels: TRIACE 32-hole aluminum alloy disc brake wheels, Jiu Yu bearing hub

   Comments: The transmission system uses a mix of Shimano and Sram, and also uses a hidden internal folding mechanism, making the appearance more integrated.

  TOP6

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: Maruishi

   Model: MBA672

   Price Range: 1248

   Weight: 10.8KG

   Frame: Lightweight aluminum alloy frame

   Speeds: 7-speed

   Wheels: ASSESS aluminum axle freewheel

   Comments: The weight is the same as the previous model, but the speed and transmission components are more entry-level.

  TOP7

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: Flik

   Model: EZT9

   Price Range: 5800

   Weight: 11KG

   Frame: 6061 aluminum alloy

   Folding Mechanism: VertiLink patented folding mechanism

   Speeds: 9-speed

   Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD

   Wheels: 18” Aluminum rigid fork

   Comments: Both the appearance and the folding mechanism have their own characteristics. It has a fresh color scheme, and after adding a shock absorber, the weight is maintained at 11KG.

  TOP8

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: STRIDA

   Model: EVO

   Price Range: 8500

   Weight: 11KG

   Frame: Aluminum alloy

   Speeds: 3-speed

   Wheels: High-grade chrome-plated reflective wheelset

   Comments: A high-end folding bike, with single-sided front and rear forks, belt drive, and although it uses disc brakes, its unique frame structure effectively reduces the overall weight.

  

  TOP9

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: JAVA

   Model: FIT_16S_D

   Price Range: 2880

   Weight: 11.2KG

   Frame: FIT ALLOY

   Speeds: 16-speed

   Front Derailleur: SHIMANO FD_2300

   Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO RD_M310

   Wheels: JAVA DECAF

   Comments: A popular configuration, combined with its styling and weight, it is a bike that pays close attention to cost performance.

  TOP10

 Aiseke Vehicle Industry

   Brand: KHS

   Model: F20_T3F

   Price Range: 5000_6000

   Weight: 11.6KG

   Frame: Reynolds 500 CrMo steel tube

   Speeds: 27-speed

   Front Derailleur: SHIMANO 105

   Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO 105

   Wheels: Super hard aluminum alloy, special stainless steel assembly, front and rear quick-release aluminum alloy hubs. 20"*1.35" 100psi high-pressure puncture-resistant racing tires

   Comments: The frame uses Reynolds steel, and the shifting uses a road bike shifting system. Coupled with the rear shock absorption system, achieving this weight is commendable.

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