Think carefully about the number of gears, too. For flat city streets, a singlespeed (just a single gear) will cut down on maintenance and overall weight. However, for riding hilly terrain there are folding bikes that come with triple cranksets and 11-32 wide-ratio cassettes. This will allow you to spin up gradients but will increase weight.

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It's a brilliantly simple and elegant solution that just works. While earlier models of the Clug could be marred by a flat front tyre, the Clug Pro features a cord that magnetically passes through the wheel and provides another grip point. The basic design has always stayed the same, but at least if your front tyre loses air, the bike will still stay put.Aluminium is a very popular choice for its balance between weight and resilience - and also low price.

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Collapsible bike market leader Brompton specializes in steel – using its renowned high-quality brazing techniques to ensure that the frame welding provides the lightest yet strongest bond possible. Steel is resilient and comfortable – but it’s not the lightest and that's why Brompton started offering some titanium-tubed folders.

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