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Old 06-10-25 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by blurenciel
My bike is about 30lbs. Steel framed bifold. I just want to know whether my bike is overweight or not. 😅
The range is huge. Folding bikes are a compromise between portability and rideability. The more emphasis in one area, the less in the other.

My Airnimal with an aluminum frame is a bit over 30 pounds, 24 inch wheels, the designers emphasized rideability over portability. Most of the components are the same as on full size bikes. But a folder that is designed to be easy to carry and store under a desk will be much lighter, especially if it was quite expensive.

A vintage Raleigh folding bike will be quite heavy.
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