Bikes For Boots

June 2005

Fancy getting fit and avoiding the crawl into work at the same time? Then buy a folding bike. Simply pop it in the boot, drive to an out-of-town car park and pedal past the jams. You will arrive at work quicker than you would on four wheels, and it is less stressful, too.

A folding bike could even help you cut petrol bills, shell out less for parking and, if you live in London or Durham, avoid congestion charging. Most of the bikes we tested are small enough to stash in a hatchback's boot, or carry on the train - and with prices from ΂£165 to nearly ΂£1,500, there is something for all budgets.

Verdict

Dahon's Speed D7 is the clear winner here. For the casual user who needs a bike that is not only simple to put together, but also fits in the boot with ease when folded and won't break the bank, it's ideal.

On-road performance set the Land Rover Freelander bike apart, and it finished in second place, while the comfortable Raleigh Boardwalk comes in third.

Top 3

1. Dahon Speed D7
2. Land Rover Freelander
3. Raleigh Boardwalk

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