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Consumer’s Guide to 4 Folding Bikes

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2009 Consumers Guide to Folding Bikes

Recently, folding bikes have become very popular because of the ability to easily store them. These folding bikes are great for traveling and perfect for small storage. It can be difficult to find the ideal bike for you. Here is a guide to four of the latest 2009 folding bikes.

MIAMI Citizen Bike

The MIAMI Citizen Bike is a great bike. It is only 20 inches but can hold up to 220 pounds. This bike has a strong steel frame and is available in six great colors. Even with a steel frame this bike only weighs 32 pounds. The MIAMI Citizen Bike comes standard as a six speed with a grip shifter. The handles consist of soft plastic grips. It is ideal for comfort because it has a comfortable saddle seat. The bike folds and unfolds easily with out the use of any tools. There are only eight steps to folding and unfolding this bike. The MIAMI Citizen Bike even comes standard with fenders and a carrier rack. This bike is very practical and maintains a good performance. The price for the MIAMI Citizen Bike is only $194.00

GOTHAM Citizen Bike

The GOTHAM Citizen Bike is another great folding bike ideal for traveling and storage. This bike has a 20 inch, hand welded alloy frame. The bike is available in only one color. The GOTHAM Citizen Bike is great because it only weighs 23 pounds but can hold a weight of up to 220 pounds. This is another six speed bike with a grip shifter. The handles have soft plastic grips for comfort. It offers a sleek comfortable ride with a saddle seat. This bike also unfolds in eight easy steps. The GOTHAM Citizen Bike can be purchased for $274.00

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TX Commuter

The TX Commuter is among the best 2009 folding bikes. It has 26 inch wheels and reaches a height of 30 inches. It only weighs 20 pounds and is great for traveling. This bike is meant for the streets and is a great commuter bike because it is fast and offers a smooth ride. The TX Commuter bike is available in one color and is very comfortable. The seat contains a soft comfort groove. The bike is perfect for storage and folds in only 30 seconds. The bike is quite costly at a price of $699.00.

TOKYO Citizen Bike

The TOKYO Citizen Bike is another great folding bike. It is a small 16 inch bike with an ultra portable frame allowing it to only weigh 29 pounds. This bike is great for commuting or short distances. It has six speeds with a great grip shifter. The compact bike is available in four different colors. The TOKYO Citizen Bike has an aluminum alloy T-bar and an extra long seat post. The saddle seat gives a very comfortable ride. This convenient bike folds in eight easy steps and can hold up to 230 pounds. It can be purchased for only $164.00.

Sources:

Citizen Folding Bikes, January 13, 2009

http://www.citizenbike.com

Swiss Bike, 2009

http://www.swissbike.com