Comment by 🚀 sparcipx
Re: "20 inch folding bikes for cargo"
Don't get me wrong, I've totally embraced the folding bike (my Auto-Mini is my main ride)... easy to store, great for throwing in the back of the car, and good cargo capacity. What I *should* have said was "Older folders aren't as... compact when folded, compared to more recent offerings".
2023-12-11 · 2 years ago
4 Later Comments ↓
😺 Nono [OP/mod] · 2023-12-11 at 15:21:
@sparcipx: We're in total agreement then! ^^
Has it ever felt like it would tip backwards? I guess that would be avoided by putting some luggage in the front basket, but it was my first thought when seeing the photo
😺 Nono [OP/mod] · 2024-01-15 at 14:35:
@Jupy: Hi! Not at all... If anything, the bike feels much more stable!
🚀 mandril · 2025-05-12 at 05:26:
Ended up with an old downtube bike as my daily driver. Very functional and has the ability to fold down
Original Post
20 inch folding bikes for cargo — So my "thesis" is that 20 inch folding bicycles make for much better (and affordable) semi-substitutes for cago bikes, than their big-wheeled classical counterparts. And I've got a photo to prove my claim! The rear rack being so much lower on a 20 inch bike, you can put quite a lot of stuff on there. Just have to secure it with a couple of bungee cords. And there's also a robust wooden plank at the bottom of the bag, so that it keeps its shape. I've been...
