Originally Posted by
Jipe
Indeed, if the goal is to have an efficient, small fold, gravel able folding bike, the Birdy is probably the best choice. But probably too expensive for some people.
I don't find that the Birdy is that great for gravel for the money.
In the end, gravel/trails not only mean ride cushioning, but also traction.
So in the end, tires also need to go lower pressure and that "high pressure tires and let the suspension deal with the bumps to ride fast" equation does not equate anymore.
It also does not deal with poorer roll over of trail undulations.
So in the end, a 24", 26", 650b folding bike with low pressure tires do as well and in fact better.