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Rita
Would I get the same work out with the folding bike, though its smaller. Are there folding bikes that change speed?
Do the smaller wheels make a difference?
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You'll still get a good workout either way. The smaller wheels lose their inertia quicker, so it takes more effort to maintain a steady speed. But the smaller wheels "spin up" to speed easier than the big, heavy mtb wheels. Maybe more important is the tread pattern. If you ride an mtb with off-road tires, that'll slow you down a lot compared to smoother tires of most folders. (You can get smooth tires for mtbs, though.) So that's more of a workout again.
The reason to get a folding bike is storage space, or less cost when traveling by plane with it. The best reason to get an mtb is, you're planning on riding off-road with it (and I don't mean paved bike trails or sidewalks.) Get the style of bike that suits your particular needs. What's more important, that it takes up less space when not being ridden, or that you can "shred" in the great outdoors with it? There's a reason there's 31 Flavors!
And, yes, there are folding bikes that change speeds. The new Shimano internal hubs are common on these, less so the much pricier but higher quality Rohloff hubs from Germany.
You'll still get a good workout either way. The smaller wheels lose their inertia quicker, so it takes more effort to maintain a steady speed. But the smaller wheels "spin up" to speed easier than the big, heavy mtb wheels. Maybe more important is the tread pattern. If you ride an mtb with off-road tires, that'll slow you down a lot compared to smoother tires of most folders. (You can get smooth tires for mtbs, though.) So that's more of a workout again.
The reason to get a folding bike is storage space, or less cost when traveling by plane with it. The best reason to get an mtb is, you're planning on riding off-road with it (and I don't mean paved bike trails or sidewalks.) Get the style of bike that suits your particular needs. What's more important, that it takes up less space when not being ridden, or that you can "shred" in the great outdoors with it? There's a reason there's 31 Flavors!
And, yes, there are folding bikes that change speeds. The new Shimano internal hubs are common on these, less so the much pricier but higher quality Rohloff hubs from Germany.
What (non competitive)bikes do you recommend for a short woman?
whit92
I am 5 foot 1. I was looking online at a 26in folding bike, but I haven't been on a bike in years, I don't know if that is too big for me. I also don't want to spend a lot of money on the bike. I would use the bike to get around my neighborhood, nothing serious.
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whit
I would never suggest a folder for a rider. Short woman or tall man. Is your concern that the bike will be too big? Whether a 26 or larger wheel, they make bike for our height. They design the bike around the wheels, and then cut the tubes for the various sized riders who will ride them. The one advantage f getting a 26 inch wheel for you is the fact that it will spin up to speed easier than a larger wheel, yet still have good rolling qualities. Smaller wheels may be easier to roll up to speed, but their rolling characteristics suck.
The only reason to get a folder would be for a specific reason ... a commuter to keep on the train, a marina bike to store on a boat. It would never be my bike of choice for a serious rider. A good hybrid bike would be my bike of choice for you.
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whit
I would never suggest a folder for a rider. Short woman or tall man. Is your concern that the bike will be too big? Whether a 26 or larger wheel, they make bike for our height. They design the bike around the wheels, and then cut the tubes for the various sized riders who will ride them. The one advantage f getting a 26 inch wheel for you is the fact that it will spin up to speed easier than a larger wheel, yet still have good rolling qualities. Smaller wheels may be easier to roll up to speed, but their rolling characteristics suck.
The only reason to get a folder would be for a specific reason ... a commuter to keep on the train, a marina bike to store on a boat. It would never be my bike of choice for a serious rider. A good hybrid bike would be my bike of choice for you.
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