Folding Bike For Touring

  The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the inclination of people towards cycling. Apart from a high rate of interest, there is a steep increase in fondness for folding bicycles. One of the most commonly asked questions that came up in the following months was: Is the Birdy GT better than a Birdy R20?   Both Birdy R20 and GT are owned by the world-renowned Birdy. Both these bikes are part of the Birdy Generation 3 performance foldable bicycle series. Both the cycles bear a sturdy single-piece monocoque aluminium frame. But if you are looking for a comparison between both these models, here are a few pointers that will clear things up:   ●       Different Tires: It is one of the most prominent differences between these two models. The Birdy GT has been installed with the Schwalbe Back jack 18 x 1.9” tires. Such wide knobby tires allow the Birdy GT with better contact with the ground, traction, and more friction across all kinds of terrain...

    Birdy Rohloff bikes i s a trusted name with respect to foldable bikes. Markus Riese and Heiko Muller introduced a prototype of Birdy almost three decades ago. It was the first full-suspension folding bike that changed the scenario for bikes forever. Birdy has undergone several iterations and the last one that hit the markets features single monocoque frames. Several other features and factors establish its supremacy over others:   ●       A Well Known Brand - The first thing that strongly stands in favour of this bike. Birdy is a well-established name, something that every user would vouch for.   ●       Simple and Easy Folding Process - Birdy bikes are exceptionally easy and simple to use. This bike can be folded and unfolded within 15 seconds, which is quite essential for someone who lives by the clock.   ●       Wide Range of Sizes - Birdy is capable of supportin...

  There are many ways to tour the world on a bike. You may opt for a mountain bike, an electric bike, a road bike or a folding bike. But in this article, we will only talk about tours on folding bikes. As the demand and diversity of these bikes move up, it might be worth your while to invest some time digging into their pros and cons.   Pros of Tours On A Folding Bike ●         More Freedom To Travel: The biggest forte of folding bikes is that they can be packed in a small box and carried around. If you have a suitcase that fits in the typical international measurement, you are good to go. If you are travelling via a budget airline you will have to pay for luggage but that is still economical than purchasing a new bike. Air Canada is now allowing a full size packed bike without any additional charges. Hopefully, others will soon follow the trend. ●       Easy Packing and Transportation: Folding bikes can be packed ...