gordonzo

. . . But . . . are those 'A-Bicycles' with the little 8" wheels any good?

vmaniqui

ride is a little bit awkward and really different. also it is a 1 speed bike with an 8" tire so it can be best use for about a mile or a little less than a mile ride. you might find yourself cranking those pedals endlessly to get to your destination due to it's small wheel...just my observation. the good part is it is one of the smallest fold you can find in a folder.

thanks,
vic

gordonzo

Looking for something very portable just to ride around the (paved) campgrounds. I have no room for my mountain bike.

Dynocoaster 

I would recommend something with 20" rims. Check the Craigslist for your area. I see Raleigh Folders all the time in the Vancouver CL.

ChainlessRev

Tried an A-bike and it's actually quite difficult to ride even on smooth flat surface. Acceleration or to get the bike going is tough. Turning is also not that easy either. Can't beat the small size & weight though.

But with all things considered, the smallest wheels I would recommend is 16".

alpacalypse

If you really need small, I think Strida is the best way to go. Anything smaller, and you're better off with a kick scooter.

itsajustme

I wouldn't blame it on the wheel size or the single speed. The A-bike has an inefficient pedaling geometry and is made out of plastic. Those "features" will ruin any bike regardless of wheel size.

In contrast, there are a number of sub 16" bikes, including single speeds, which have been reviewed quite favorably such as:
-Mobiky
-Carry-me
-Mini125
The Sinclair A-bike just isn't one of them because it's a cheap piece of junk.

feijai

??? At almost four feet long, the Strida's fold is one of the largest.

itsajustme

Since human beings can be upwards of six feet long, a package kept at one's side is generally not constrained in the vertical dimension. So in the two dimensions which remain important in such circumstances the Strida is one of the smallest folders.

mlau

If it fits for you, I definitely recommend the Carryme despite it's tiny wheels.
It rides surprisingly well, although it's no BikeFriday.

alpacalypse

In all seriousness, you may want to consider a high-end kick scooter, like the ones Xootr makes. For distances of about a mile, they're a pretty good solution.

abstractform20

i have an EZ PACK folding bike. 12" wheels. i can ride it comfortably for about 1-1.5 hours.

good deal only 159 w/sh.