Folding bikes: does the practicality outweigh the disadvantages?


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It is not uncommon to come across users carrying their folding bike on public transport. Photo: AFP

It's hard to take a subway or suburban train these days without seeing at least one – folding bikes have become extremely popular and encourage users to turn to multiple modes of transport.

Much easier to carry around than a conventional bicycle, there are some drawbacks involved with buying and using one, such as their weight, which can discourage some, and their price.

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