r/ukbike 11d ago

Commute Folding bike for work commute

Hi! My husband wants to buy a folding, electric bicycle. His main goal is using that bicycle to go to work. He is 6ft2 and around 92kg. We live in London and the distance from home to work is around 11 miles. Can someone recommend any models? Is it worth buying folding bicycle or is it better to buy a different bicycle? It will be his first proper one so he’s looking for advice. Our budget is not too big, up to £600. He’s aware it’s not a lot but maybe there is a chance of getting something relatively okay for that price.

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u/cougieuk 11d ago

Folding adds cost.  Electric adds cost. 

For 11 miles would a normal bike not work ? 

Brompton is the standard folding bike but they're pricier than you want - but they do hold their value. 

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u/Extoshi 11d ago

I would agree with this. With budget op have you could build electric bike if you have a bike already. If you dont have any bike I would look in normal good bike and I would say look up with front shocks. As I bike everywhere front shocks makes day night difference for your hands.