# Folding bike vs city bike

> Buy a folding bike if you combine cycling with trains or buses or have no room to store a bike. Otherwise a full-size city bike rides better, carries more and costs less for the same quality.

| | Folding bike | City bike |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Commuters who combine cycling with trains or buses; Small flats with no bike storage; Travel and keeping a bike in the car boot | Daily commuting in normal clothes; Shopping, errands and short trips; Riders who want a bike that just works with minimal maintenance |
| Skip it if | You ride long distances or rough roads | You want to ride long distances fast |
| Entry-level | under €/$900 | under €/$700 |
| Mid-range | €/$900–2,200 | €/$700–1,500 |
| Performance | €/$2,200+ | €/$1,500+ |
| Sizes | One size | S, M, L, XL |

## FAQ

### Is a folding bike better than a city bike?

Buy a folding bike if you combine cycling with trains or buses or have no room to store a bike. Otherwise a full-size city bike rides better, carries more and costs less for the same quality.

### Which is cheaper, a folding bike or a city bike?

A good city bike is usually cheaper. Entry-level folding bikes cost under €/$900 and city bikes under €/$700; mid-range €/$900–2,200 vs €/$700–1,500.

### Can a folding bike do what a city bike does?

Partly. A folding bike isn't ideal if you ride long distances or rough roads. A city bike isn't ideal if you want to ride long distances fast.

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