Folding bike with large wheels

[Kitbag]

I've seen a brochure for a Byocycle Chameleon 24. It has 24 inch wheels and seems ok at first look. Any one any opinions or options for other large wheel folders?

Steve

 

[Jonah]

I have seen but not tried one of these bikes. They're not bad bikes and are good value for money but they are not a 'quality' product. Byocycles provide bikes at the value end of the market. There are not many larger wheeled folders around. The only ones I've seen are those with fitted kits. Have a look at the Montague electric mountain bikes, electric bicycle, electric bike kits, folding bicycles
and Dahon Espresso available at Dahon Espresso 36V

 

[Deleted member 4366]

There's nothing wrong with large-wheeled folding bikes. They're obviously a bit larger than a small wheeled one when folded, but they still fit in the boot of a car. Saneagle has had this one for nearly three years and it's done thousands of miles. It still has the original motor. Nothing serious ha gone wrong with it, although we changed just about everything through about three metamorphoses. Saneagle is a big guy and the frame has stood up to a lot of abuse from off-road use and much more powerful motors.

There's a nice one that's regularly listed on Ebay over a long period, so should be sound. It has full suspension, disc brakes and a nice LCD panel that gives several levels of PAS. I'm not sure whether the Byocycle only has one level, maximum, which doesn't suit everyone. It might have three levels, so you need to check..
MOUNTAIN BIKE ELECTRIC FOLDING 2013 model | eBay
You can buy the Byocycle on Ebay as well:
Byocycle Boxer 24" Wheel Alloy Folding Electric Bike Bicycle 36v Lithium Battery | eBay

 

[Ettica]

The Chameleon 24 is a nice bike. Bigger bike feel to the ride and folds very well. The handlebars don't fold but I just take them off when transporting. Fits in my punto

 

[chris1972]

What's the gearing like on these folding bikes I've read its very low. Like the idea of a folder .

 

[flecc]

What's the gearing like on these folding bikes I've read its very low. Like the idea of a folder .

Usually only a problem on the smaller wheel ones with 16" or 20" wheels. With 24" wheels there shouldn't be a problem.