Airnimal Joey folding disc commuter bike Brompton slayer! Upgraded

The Airnimal Joey is a folding bike designed for urban commuting and city riding, offering a more practical alternative to traditional folder designs. Built around 24-inch wheels, it avoids the harder-to-source tyre sizes that plague some compact folders, making it easier to find replacements when you need them. Kenda 1.75-inch tyres strike a balance between comfort and rolling speed, coping well with the bumps and rough surfaces of city streets without dragging you down on faster sections.

The Joey uses TRP Spyre cable-actuated disc brakes on both the front and rear, giving reliable stopping power in wet conditions and requiring less cable stretch than traditional rim brakes. The drivetrain is an Airnimal crank paired to a Shimano 8-speed hub, which handles the variety of gradients you'll encounter around town without demanding constant attention. Everything comes fully cleaned and lubricated, ready to use straight away without the usual degreasing and setup work.

What makes the Joey stand out is its frame geometry, which manages to accommodate a range of rider sizes while still folding compactly for storage and transport. Whether you're squeezing it into a flat, throwing it on a train, or storing it under a desk at work, the fold is straightforward and repeatable once you've got the process down. For daily commuters who value the ability to mix cycling with other transport, or anyone juggling a bike with limited storage space, the Joey delivers the practicality of a folder without sacrificing the everyday rideability that matters on short urban journeys.