Recommend a budget folding bike

[kapitan88]

a pre-owned from brompton fb group is a good start. there are several known resellers of used B's down there. got mine there during the height of pandemic.

i agree.
owning the thing is a very satisfying feeling.
and souring grapes can only go so far.

so, is there an available acceptable replacement brand?

[ice15]

so, is there an available acceptable replacement brand?

hmmm...

I do not own any of the following brands... pero I saw them in SG during our last trip

Garcia Trifold
Mobot Royale
3Sixty

[donski]

Tern bikes - BYB

ternbicycles

[ice15]

so, is there an available acceptable replacement brand?

You can also look at Cranston

Solving my trifold troubles with a Cranston folding bike | Visor

[dr. d]

You can also look at Cranston

Solving my trifold troubles with a Cranston folding bike | Visor

... 30K...
puede na siguro.
heh heh.

[ice15]

... 30K...
puede na siguro.
heh heh.

yup. saw one at Domz yesterday, but they only have 20inch on display.

easier to maintain plus the rear rack is already included.

[baludoy]

i tried adjusting the drum brakes of my folding bike kanina and it was a failure. mukhang kelangan ko dalhin sa tiga tono ng mga bisikleta. plano ko pa naman sana mag bike papunta sa semeteryo sa todos los santos.

[donbuggy]

Tern bikes - BYB

ternbicycles

I like the Tern Verge S8i.

20-inch wheels
Belt drive (no need to clean and lubricate chains)
Shimano Alfine eight-speed internal gear rear hub
Hydraulic disc brakes


Meet the Verge S8i: Our top folding bike for commuters | Tern Bicycles




But I'm worried about Tern frame failures.

Frame Replacement Notice | Tern

Tern is conducting a voluntary recall for a specific batch of S- and X-level Verge and Eclipse frames manufactured between September 2011 and March 2012. There have been isolated reports that the weld between the Main Tube and the OCL Joint may crack on affected frames, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. Tern’s first priority is the safety and satisfaction of its riders and, in an abundance of caution, has voluntarily decided to replace the frame on these bikes made during this period. The replacement program does not include any other models or styles of Tern brand bicycles. The purpose of this page is to help determine if your Tern bicycle is among those affected by this recall and to help you smoothly get a replacement for your affected frame.

Tern Link - Catastrophic failure of Frame Hinge Bolt | Bike Forums


Tern frame problems, hinge design? | Bike Forums

[donbuggy]

Some Vello folding bikes have a belt drive.


Oldschool Folding Bicycle REIMAGINED - Vello Bikes are compact, quick and smart | The Cargobike Channel




Sorry, not a budget bike.

[ice15]

Consumer watchdog warns against using faulty Dahon folding bicycles | The Japan Times

Dahon Horize Disc Shimano Altus 8-speed folding bicycle

Inspectors found that the rear frame of the model lacked proper welding in key areas. Specifically, there were no weld marks on the joining surfaces, and multiple gaps were discovered where the hinge area was not fully welded. Voids were also present between the weld bead and the frame.