What folder for ~£400

dav1
dav1 Posts: 1,298
edited June 2012 in Commuting general
I have a freind who is looking for a new bike for a 5.5 mile london commute. He tells me it needs to be a folder, preferabley with 26in or 700c wheels. He is looking to spend around £400.

Unfortunatly I know nothing about folders as I have never needed one. All I can suggest dathons or bromptons, but they all seems to be 20 in wheels so he isn't too keen.

Is there anything suitable out there?
Giant TCR advanced 2 (Summer/race)
Merlin single malt fixie (Commuter/winter/training)
Trek superfly 7 (Summer XC)
Giant Yukon singlespeed conversion (winter MTB/Ice/snow)

Carrera virtuoso - RIP

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  • corshamjim
    corshamjim Posts: 234
    You might find a Dahon Cadenza (26" wheeled folder) near your friend's budget if you shop around a bit. For example here at exactly £400, but only in small or large:-

    http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... x?&id=8899
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    The Cadenza is quite a nice bike but as a folder, it is a big package. You can stow it in a large car boot and it may fit inside a large cupboard.
    Montague folders are about the same size.
    What kind of folding capability does he need?
  • dav1
    dav1 Posts: 1,298
    He wants to fold it for storage in a flat and the occassional rail commute (out of the city).

    Ill send him that liesure lakes link, not sure what frame size he needs, i assume L though.
    Giant TCR advanced 2 (Summer/race)
    Merlin single malt fixie (Commuter/winter/training)
    Trek superfly 7 (Summer XC)
    Giant Yukon singlespeed conversion (winter MTB/Ice/snow)

    Carrera virtuoso - RIP

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