Originally Posted by
blurenciel
When i searched stock folding bikes in online stores they usually weighs 13-14kg. Some even lower like 8kg. What makes the biggest difference between them? Is it the frame or the combination of smaller parts.
The weigh will be influenced by a few things :
1. Frame material, and fold design (Alu vs steel, carbon, etc) (Dahon type bifold, trifold, break apart, etc)
2. Wheels
3. Components
In the end, they all involve quite a high cost and up to a point, it is not worth doing in a cost/weight/speed consideration