A couple years ago, my wife started a new job as an elementary school principal. It was an exciting milestone,…

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    1 month ago

    Do people really fold their folding bikes up like, every time they use one? The Radcity one my spouse uses is a huge PITA to fold up, and it’s barely more portable than a small electric bike.

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      Depends on the bike, but Brompton riders do it a lot.

      On mine, I usually just fold down the handlebars and stick them under my desk.

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      I used to work with a person who did. They didn’t want the bike stolen, so they’d fold it up and stick it under their desk.

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      Probably only bromptan riders. Mine, and every other I’ve seen (that are not a bromptan) are a right, royal pita to fold and unfold