How much does weight matter?
Weight matters most when you carry the bike. If your commute involves stairs, carrying through stations, or lifting into car boots, lighter is genuinely easier.
Typical weight ranges
- Under 10kg: Lightweight specials, titanium options, very easy to carry
- 10-11kg: Premium steel and aluminium, comfortable carrying
- 11-13kg: Most quality folders, manageable for moderate carries
- 13-15kg: Budget folders, heavier materials, noticeable when carrying
- 15kg+: Electric folders, challenging to carry distances
When weight matters most
- Stairs to platforms
- Walking through stations
- Lifting into high car boots
- Carrying to upper floors
If your journey minimises carrying, weight matters less. Rolling when folded also helps.
Lightest options
See our best lightweight folding bikes for models under 10kg.