Hey! I came to you guys for help picking out my road bike back in 2016, and I am back for some more. For the record, I got a Motobecane Mirage Tour from BikesDirect.

Anywho, I am going to surprise a young lass with a birthday present. It must fold (NYC, 3rd floor walk up, no elevator. Plus just able to bring it indoors for work instead of risking the bike being stolen if locked up outside, also to save space in her small apartment).

Anywho number 2, she is 5'8 and average sized. My priorities are safety and comfort. I would kill myself if I got her a bike and she got hurt on it! I would also say I would like a folding bike with gears to help her out with saving energy. As for tires, I would say closer to hybrid-type tires (sorry for terminology), so she can bike on many terrains. Not looking to race.

I also don't want anything SUPER slow, I want her to be able to enjoy it. It is mainly for short commutes to work, but I don't want it to be so sluggish that she won't want to use it for leisure.

As for weight, I know you get what you pay for. I would say she's in shape in terms of endurance, but not strength. 30lbs might be quite heavy for her... so maybe in the 25 pound range?

I was looking at the Vybe D7, but I came here for a search and see people suggesting Origami bikes. There are many styles, mostly cheaper than the Vybe D7, but for the life of me I could never understand the specs on bikes, to gauge the differences. After hours and hours of being on here for my first bike purchase, I still know nothing about cogs, and gearing, and chain length etc.

Since I was considering the Vybe D7, my price range I suppose is around ~450, so let's say that. I can go over if need be, but that's just a range.

So a run down: Safety is priority number 1, comfortable, foldable, gears, ~450.

Thanks so much!