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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/","crawl_time":1769988119,"first_indexed_time":1590799675,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,nytimes!www,\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4566504020376537684","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The 3 Best Folding Bikes of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter","meta_descriptions":["After 85-plus hours of pedaling, shifting, folding, and unfolding, we’re convinced that the Dahon Mariner D8 is the best folding bike for most commuters."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nA folding bike may be the most convenient mode of transportation on two wheels.\nIt can get you from point A to point B as readily as a full-size bike, but you can stash it in a car trunk, tuck it under a desk, or store it in a closet, on a boat, or inside an RV.\nTo suss out which folding bike does it all best for most riders, we pedaled and shifted, folded and unfolded, and carried and maneuvered 15 popular models.\nAfter our 85-plus hours of research and testing, the\nDahon Mariner D8\nedged to the front of the pack, combining a comfortable ride and easy folding with good-enough components, all for a reasonable price.\nEverything we recommend\nTop pick\nRunner-up\nA very close second\nTern Link D8\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\nUpgrade pick\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nWhat we looked for\nHow does it ride?\nWe assessed how each bike felt to ride — pedaling, steering, shifting, braking — and how stable it seemed.\nHow does it fold?\nDid we have trouble figuring out how to fold and unfold the bike? Does it have a secure mechanism to keep it folded?\nIs it adjustable?\nUnlike regular bikes, folding ones tend to come in only one size, so the handlebars as well as the seatpost should be adjustable.\nHow compact is it?\nDoes it fit under our desk at work, or under a subway turnstile? Would we be able to fit it in the back seat of a car if necessary?\nHow we tested\nTop pick\nThe eight-speed\nDahon Mariner D8\noffers the features and performance most commuter cyclists may want, in a practical, affordable package. The Mariner D8 is comfortable to ride, going smoothly over bumps and shifting fluidly up and down hills. It folds and unfolds quickly, and it latches securely into both modes.\nIts design also addresses practical concerns: The Mariner D8 has fenders to thwart rainy-road splashes, a rear rack, and the option for a frame-mounted front bag.\nRunner-up\nA very close second\nTern Link D8\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\nThe eight-speed\nTern Link D8\nprovides a few upgrades over the Mariner D8 that may suit taller riders.\nOur testers raved about the proprietary handlebar stem, which allows height and angle adjustment via two simple quick-release levers. One bike expert praised the design of the front brake, which is mounted close to the frame to reduce snagging, as well as the “top-shelf” puncture-resistant tires.\nStill, some testers disliked how the Link D8 folds — the handlebars end up on the outside — preferring the tighter package of our top pick. The Link D8 comes with a similar rear rack and front bag-mounting option as the Mariner D8.\nUpgrade pick\nFor some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get. The\nBrompton C Line 6-Speed\nelegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8.\nEven so, a Brompton bike comes close to a full-size bike experience on the road. The C Line 6-Speed provides the widest gear range — that is, the best options for both hilly and flat routes — of our picks.\nHowever, you’ll pay a premium for the small size and great ride: The C Line 6-Speed costs nearly twice as much as our other two picks. And if you want an even wider possible range of gears, consider the C Line 12-Speed, which costs a cool $2,000.\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nThe research\nWhy you should trust us\nAmy Roberts wrote the 2017 edition of this guide, and she’d been riding bikes around New York City for more than a decade and commuting regularly from Astoria to Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge. Freelance writer Duncan Niederlitz — who wrote the 2021 edition of this guide — worked for more than a decade as a professional bicycle mechanic, in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and England.\nFor this guide:\nAmy interviewed David Lam, owner of\nBfold\n, a folding-bike shop in Manhattan that carries Bike Friday, Brompton, and Tern, among other brands; Steven Huang, a consultant for Birdy and Brompton also based in New York City; Stephen Cuomo, a folding-bike industry consultant in Connecticut; and bike expert Damon Strub, owner of the Queens, New York–based custom-bike shop\nNomad Cycle\n, who answered technical questions about derailleurs and hubs.\nBetween them, Amy and Duncan unboxed, assembled (if needed), adjusted, assessed, and test-rode 15 folding bikes. In 2017 Amy tested our initial group of bikes in New York City. In 2020 and 2021, Duncan tested updated and new bikes against our previous picks — with an eye especially toward their ability to handle longer rides — in Southern California.\nLike all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products with complete editorial independence. We are never made aware of any\nbusiness implications\nof our editorial recommendations. Read more about our\neditorial standards\n.\nWho this is for\nAnyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons.\nOriginally, we focused on the commuter segment: the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week; who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation; who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft; and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back.\nFor the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike — even if it folds. This is especially true if they’re living on a boat or in an RV, and a bike could be their only other form of transportation while at dock or at a campground. We also wanted to make sure our picks would be comfortable for getting into town to shop or seeing the local sights.\nEven so, our picks have some limitations. For starters, most folding bikes typically can’t accommodate riders who are under 4-foot-8 or over 6-foot-3, and most can’t carry riders who weigh more than about 220 pounds (or at least their manufacturers don’t recommend that).\nWhen you’re picking a folding bike, first consider your reasons for getting one. These can include having limited room for storage (in, say, an RV or an apartment), needing to fit a bike onto a bus or in a suitcase for traveling, or needing to adhere to local public transportation rules.\nAs we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. First of all, you’ll be able to test-ride the bike before committing to it. Second, the shop’s mechanics will assemble the bike for you, adjust the gearing so that it’s shifting smoothly, and make sure the brakes and other safety-related features work properly. You’ll also have someone to go to for any warranty-related repairs and proper bike maintenance.\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nHow we picked and tested\nAlthough a single folding bike takes up very little space, storing 11 of them in one New York City living room is a different story.\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nWe started by zeroing in on the brands and models that had good reputations and good reviews from other outlets, such as\nBikeRadar\n,\nFolding Bike Guy\n,\nMomentum Mag\n, and\nBicycling\n. We settled on bikes with:\nWheels 16 to 20 inches in diameter:\nSmaller wheels would be impractical in terms of speed and handling over the distance of a typical commute. Larger wheels would be awkward on a train and may not fit under a desk.\nBetween six and eight gears:\nYou should have options when tackling hills and bridges.\nDrivetrains that use a chain:\nBelt drives have their advantages — they don’t need regular lubrication, and they’re clean and virtually maintenance-free. But the drivetrains that can use them are costly.\nFenders, either standard or as an option:\nFenders can protect your work clothing.\nRacks or other luggage systems to hold cargo:\nYou might be traveling with a laptop, a change of shoes, or groceries.\nA number of companies sell very inexpensive folding bikes on Amazon and at big-box stores like Target and Walmart. However, because a rider’s life could quite literally be at stake should their bike suffer a mechanical failure, it’s worth spending a little more for a known brand with a reputation to maintain. Amy did test Amazon’s best seller, a $200 Schwinn model.\nAmy put an earlier version of our top pick — the Dahon Mariner D7 — through its paces on the streets of Astoria in Queens, New York.\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nAmy rode each bike she tested on her commute into Manhattan and schlepped it back on the N train, folding the bike and then carrying it down subway stairs, through turnstiles (not all bikes fit), and onto the train (and then did the reverse on the other end). She considered each bike’s:\nride quality (pedaling, steering, shifting, braking, and overall ride experience)\ncomfort (adjustability for various body sizes, plus touchpoints such as the pedals, handlebar grips, and saddle)\nease of folding and unfolding\ncompactness and stability when the bike’s folded\nweight and the distribution of weight for ease of carrying\ninclusion of fenders (and assessment of quality)\navailability and usefulness of cargo options (such as rack or bags)\nOnce Amy had done her part, she invited eight cyclist friends over for test rides. She asked them to rate the ride quality and the ease of folding and unfolding, as well as to provide commentary and suggest a price (as a way to gauge their perception of value).\nFor the 2021 update, Duncan tested five bikes on the same 17-mile loop near his home in Southern California to see how our picks compared with updated and new models on longer rides.\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nTop pick: Dahon Mariner D8\nCaroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\nTop pick\nDahon’s Mariner D8\nranked as our first choice after testing thanks to its features, which included everything on the list of what most commuter riders want in a folding bike.\nIt’s smooth to ride and shift.\nIt’s also appropriately geared for pedaling up hills. Amy rode the bike across the Queensboro Bridge to Manhattan comfortably on the fourth-easiest of its eight gears. The D8 is rigged with a trigger shifter, an upgrade to the twist shifters seen on the D7 and many other folding bikes. Tellingly, our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” Although the panelists weren’t able to test the D8, Amy was able to, and the ride quality hadn’t changed. Duncan took the Mariner D8 on a 17-mile ride and found it rode as comfortably as any of the other folding bikes he tested, with enough fit adjustability to accommodate for different longer-riding positions.\nThis bike folds down tight.\nAfter the five-step process is done, the aluminum frame locks together with a magnet between the 20-inch wheels. When folded, the bike lands in the middle of the size range — it wasn’t the smallest of our picks, but it was narrow enough to fit through subway turnstiles and compact enough to avoid drawing too many annoyed looks on an elevator. Its 28-pound weight is average (news flash: none of these bikes are really very light).\nIt fits more riders than the competition.\nIt’s rated for riders up to 230 pounds (slightly more than with most other bikes, which have an upper payload limit of 220 pounds). The handlebars both pivot and telescope to accommodate riders of different heights (from 4-foot-9 to 6-foot-3) or riders who simply prefer a more-upright position.\nIn this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function.\nCaroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\nIt’s set up well for carrying gear.\nThe Mariner D8 comes with fenders as well as a rear rack, which has a nicely designed clip-on bungee cord (so you don’t have to buy or hunt for something else to use). For Amy’s eight-block ride home, the rack held a 4-pound bag of dog food securely in place.\nIf you plan to use panniers (those saddlebag-looking pouches) with the Mariner D8’s rear rack, Dahon recommends using ones intended for the front of a regular bike. They are usually smaller, so you won’t hit them with your heel when you’re pedaling. If you want to try using\nlarger panniers\non the rack, we recommend taking the bike with you while pannier shopping, or at least taking careful measurements. The D8 also has bolt holes for a front-carrier attachment, should you prefer to outfit the bike with a so-designed front bag or basket.\nA handy “ideal folding height mark” indicator on the Mariner helps you get the right alignment for folding.\nCaroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\nFlaws but not dealbreakers\nIt can be hard to push when it’s folded.\nIn theory, you’re supposed to be able to do so, keeping the seat raised so that you can steer with it. But some people found doing this to be more cumbersome than it was worth.\nLike most of these bikes, the Mariner D8 was awkward to carry one-handed.\nBut for a 20-inch wheeled bike, it was about as good as you can expect. Folding-bike expert Steven Huang’s pro tip: For easier carrying, especially up and down stairs, keep the folding bike open, and turn it around so that you can rest the seat on your shoulder.\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nRunner-up: Tern Link D8\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nRunner-up\nA very close second\nTern Link D8\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\nIf our top pick is unavailable, or if you’re taller than 5-foot-8 or so, we recommend the eight-speed\nTern Link D8\n.\nIts handlebars employ an unusual, easy-to-adjust stem.\nThe most obvious difference between the Link D8 and our top pick, which both have aluminum frames, is the handlebar stem, which uses Tern’s patented Andros pivoting system. You can also change both the angle and height of the bars by lifting two quick-release levers and maneuvering the bars into place in one fell swoop.\nIf you are tall or fussy about either an upright or more-aggressive riding position, you can likely get the fit you prefer with ease. Duncan found this stem incredibly useful in getting a good fit. Raising and lowering the stem also adjusted the reach (basically the distance of the handlebar from the rider). Doing this gave him a longer and lower riding position when he was on a faster ride with friends on their road bikes, and it gave him a taller and shorter (that is, more upright) one for cruising around to grab coffee.\nThis bike equals our top pick in both ride quality and gear carrying.\nIt offers a great ride, with smooth shifting, and it comes with a rear rack and bungee, as well as a front frame-mounting point for an optional front bag.\nWhen you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8).\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nAnd some of its components are better.\nThe Link D8 is outfitted with puncture-resistant, cushiony 20-inch Schwalbe Big Apple tires, which bike expert Damon Strub pointed out as a highlight, given the bike’s price. (By comparison, the Dahon Mariner D8 comes with Dahon-branded tires.) We also liked the ergonomic handlebar grips, which have a softer feel than the similarly shaped grips on the Mariner D8, and the thoughtful placement of the front brake, behind the fork and out of the way.\nFlaws but not dealbreakers\nThe way it folds was polarizing.\nUnlike the Mariner D8, the Link D8’s handlebars release to the outside, which some testers didn’t like. When the Link D8 was folded the handlebars kind of dangled, even when we “secured” them with the included rubber strap; we’d prefer a more automatic latching system, like on the Mariner D8 or Brompton bikes. However, if you leave the handlebars up, you can push the bike when it’s folded, which is a nice feature if you don’t want to lug the folded bike along, say, a train platform.\nIt doesn’t fold down as small as our top pick.\nThe Link D8 has a larger folded footprint than the Mariner D8 (the Link D8 is nearly 3 inches wider).\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nUpgrade pick: Brompton C Line 6-Speed\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nUpgrade pick\nThe\nBrompton C Line 6-Speed\nis a great, but pricey, pick for those seeking go-anywhere capability.\nIts folding mechanism is innovative.\nThe rear wheel rotates under, the front wheel tucks into the side, and the handlebars fall sideways and lock into place. The typical fold-in-half frames of our other picks look clunky and huge by comparison.\nIt folds smaller than other bikes we tested.\nThe folded C Line 6-Speed stands 3.4 inches shorter and measures 2 inches narrower and 8.1 inches shorter front to back than the Dahon Mariner D8. If you want to tuck your bike under your desk or bring it into stores with narrow aisles, then smaller is, of course, better. For RVers and boaters, this bike, which has 16-inch wheels, can squeeze into tight spaces where a 20-inch wheeled bike may not fit.\nBy itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike.\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nIt has a great front luggage system.\nThis allows you to clip a number of well-designed bags from Brompton and other makers to the front of the bike; the bags can even hang out there (albeit a bit awkwardly) when the bike is folded.\nIt feels almost like a real bike.\nOne of the biggest factors is the wheelbase being as long as — or even longer than — most full-size bicycles. This, along with a well-balanced geometry, creates a very stable ride and sure handling, even at higher speeds, despite the small wheel size. Some of the other folding bikes we tested and rejected had much shorter wheelbases, which made it seem like we were riding a bike for kids and not just a small-wheeled bicycle.\nDespite the bike’s small wheels, we didn’t feel like we were sitting low to the ground. But the ride was somewhat stiff, mostly due to the high-pressure, low-volume tires — we noticed every little bump, including the seams in the sidewalk.\nIt has a greater gear range than our other picks.\nDespite having only six speeds, the C Line model is configured with a three-speed internally geared hub (gears 1, 2, 3) and a rear derailleur that shifts between two external gears on the rear hub (called “+” and “–”). This unorthodox gearing arrangement on the bike provides a wide range of gears (good for climbing hills and going fast on the flats) and enables the compact fold. (Brompton also offers the\nC Line\n, the company’s original folding bike, in two other variants: a cheaper\n2-Speed version\nand a pricier\n12-Speed version\n.)\nFlaws but not dealbreakers\nWithout the option of a kickstand, you have to partly fold your Brompton bike if you have nowhere to lean it.\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nThe shifting itself takes some getting used to.\nYou aren’t supposed to pedal when changing the internal hub gears, but you do need to pedal when changing the two external ones. It may take a ride or two for that to come naturally.\nAnd that big gear range has some tradeoffs.\nSome riders said they perceived a big difference between the gears and sometimes “felt like Goldilocks,” forever looking for the gear that was “just right.” This is because the hub has such a big jump between gear ratios. You can shift the outer cogs to split that difference, but it does mean two shifts may be needed to find that perfect gear.\nIt’s not as light as you might expect, despite its size.\nAt Amy’s weigh-in, the Brompton bike, which has a steel frame, weighed more than 26 pounds — just a pound or two lighter than the Dahon Mariner D8 and the Tern Link D8.\nAnd it’s expensive.\nBoth Brompton bikes we tested had the same six-speed drivetrain, but their handlebars were different: One had sport-style straight handlebars, the other had taller “medium-height” handlebars (your choice). Each usually sells for about $1,850.\nUnlike our other picks, it has no kickstand.\nInstead, you have to flip the back tire into a half-fold position then reach down and release a safety latch if you want to stop the bike and have it still stand up. A kickstand is just easier, and it isn’t hampered if you have something strapped to the rack.\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nThe competition\nWe’d liked the Tern BYB P9 and previously recommended it as another good option; however, it was replaced by the\nTern BYB P10\n, which has been persistently out of stock.\nWe wanted to love the\nBike Friday Pakit\n, which is available for order with a custom-made frame. It’s the only bike we tested that can accommodate riders as short as 4-foot-5. But although it’s made in Oregon of good components, our testers thought it felt less secure on the road. And the fenders Amy ordered kept rubbing on the front tire and getting caught on curbs. If you go with the Pakit, don’t get the fenders.\nA big selling point of the attractive\nCitizen Bike Seoul\n, sold directly from the company’s website, is that it comes ready to ride straight out of the box — on our test unit, even the tires were inflated. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the ride and gearing as smooth as those of bikes then costing just $100 more. Plus, the Seoul’s folded footprint was so large the bike wouldn’t fit through the subway turnstiles.\nWe’ve also tested and dismissed bikes by Allen Sports, Birdy, Dahon, Decathlon, Schwinn, and Tern that have since been discontinued or are no longer available in the US.\nCare, maintenance, and safety\nAs with any bicycle, you should ideally buy a folding bike in person, at a local bike shop. That way you can test-ride it, and you can also have a knowledgeable person set it up and make sure it’s safely street-ready. If the folding-bike model you want isn’t in the store, the shop owner can typically order it for you.\nIf you do end up ordering online, unless you’re very knowledgeable about bicycle repair, take your bike to a local shop and have a pro set it up (and take the fee for that service into account when you’re weighing any online discount you’ve found). You will be entrusting your life to this bike, and the last thing you want is for the handlebars or who knows what else to come loose while you’re riding in traffic.\nWe also recommend regular tuneups (at least every year, and more often if you ride frequently) to have a pro assess what, if anything, needs adjusting or replacing.\nBecause folding bikes have more moving parts and quick releases than regular bikes, you may need to tighten the nuts or the clamps regularly. If you’re at all unsure about what to do or how to do it, take the bike to your local shop. Also, because the cable runs on a folding bike are generally longer — and abused more with all the folding and unfolding — you’ll need to get the shifting adjusted more frequently. And its brake calipers may get pulled off center occasionally. So keep an ear out for any rubbing or clicking sounds, and get the bike looked at if needed. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. Clamps should be very firm to close from about the halfway point on.\nAdvertisement\nSKIP ADVERTISEMENT\nWhat to look forward to\nWe’re testing a new line of bikes from Brompton called the\nG Line\n. They have larger wheels than the original Brompton bikes (20 inches rather than 16 inches), hydraulic disc brakes instead of rim brakes, and knobbier tires meant for off-road riding.\nThis article was edited by Christine Ryan.\nSources\nDavid Lam,\nowner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City\n, phone interview, April 5, 2017\nSteven Huang,\nconsultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan\n, phone, email, and in-person interviews, 2017\nStephen Cuomo,\nindustry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York\n, phone interview, April 20, 2017\nDamon Strub,\nowner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York\n, email and in-person interviews, 2017\nMeet your guides\nAmy Roberts\nWhat I Cover\nAmy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. 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[Toilet papers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-toilet-paper\/)\n      - [Toilet brushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toilet-brush\/)\n      - [Toilet plungers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toilet-plunger\/)\n      - [Squatty potties](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/squatty-potty-review\/)\n    - Shower\n      - [Shower heads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-shower-head\/)\n      - [Shower curtains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-shower-curtain\/)\n      - [Shower caddies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-shower-caddy\/)\n      - [Shower mats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-shower-mat\/)\n      - [Body washes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-body-wash\/)\n      - [Bar soaps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bar-soap\/)\n    - Bathroom\n      - [Bathroom scales](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-bathroom-scales\/)\n      - [Bath towels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bath-towel\/)\n      - [Bath mats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bathroom-rugs-and-bath-mats\/)\n      - [Grab bars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-grab-bars\/)\n  - Garden & Outdoors\n    - [Gardening & Lawn](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/gardening\/)\n      - [Garden hoses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-garden-hose\/)\n      - [Hose nozzles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hose-nozzle\/)\n      - [Gardening gloves](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-gardening-gloves\/)\n      - [Garden pruners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-garden-pruners\/)\n      - [Gifts for gardeners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/gifts\/best-gifts-for-gardeners\/)\n      - [Lawn mowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lawnmower\/)\n      - [Robot lawn mowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-robot-lawn-mower\/)\n      - [Reel mowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-reel-mower\/)\n      - [Sprinklers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-sprinkler\/)\n      - [Smart sprinkler timers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-sprinkler-controller\/)\n    - [Maintenance](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/garage\/)\n      - [Leaf blowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-leafblowers\/)\n      - [Snow blowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-snow-blowers\/)\n      - [Pressure washers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pressure-washer\/)\n      - [Chainsaws](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-chainsaw\/)\n      - [String trimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-string-trimmers\/)\n      - [Snow shovels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-snow-shovels\/)\n      - [Wet\/dry vacs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac\/)\n    - Patio\n      - [Patio furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-patio-furniture\/)\n      - [Outdoor sofas & chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-sofas\/)\n      - [Patio umbrellas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-patio-umbrella-and-stand\/)\n      - [Patio heaters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-patio-heaters\/)\n      - [Smokeless fire pits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smokeless-fire-pits\/)\n      - [Mosquito repellents for yards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mosquito-control-gear\/)\n  - Heating, Cooling, & Air Quality\n    - Heating\n      - [Space heaters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-space-heaters\/)\n      - [Heat pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/heat-pump-buying-guide\/)\n    - [Cooling](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/cooling\/)\n      - [Air conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-conditioner\/)\n      - [Portable air conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-portable-air-conditioner\/)\n      - [Ductless air conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner\/)\n      - [Fans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-fan\/)\n      - [Cordless fans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cordless-fans\/)\n      - [Smart thermostats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-thermostat\/)\n    - Air Quality\n      - [Air purifiers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-purifier\/)\n      - [Humidifiers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-humidifier\/)\n      - [Dehumidifiers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dehumidifier\/)\n      - [Home air quality monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-air-quality-monitor\/)\n    - Water Quality\n      - [Water filter pitchers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-filter-pitcher\/)\n      - [Under‑sink water filters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-under-sink-water-filter\/)\n      - [Faucet‑mounted water filters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-faucet-water-filter\/)\n      - [Water quality test kits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-quality-test-kit-for-your-home\/)\n  - Home & Decor\n    - Decor\n      - [Area rugs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-area-rugs\/)\n      - [Rug pads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rug-pads\/)\n      - [Removable wallpapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-removable-wallpapers\/)\n      - [Throw blankets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-throw-blankets\/)\n      - [Essential oil diffusers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-essential-oil-diffusers\/)\n      - [Scented candles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-candles\/)\n      - [Jewelry boxes & organizers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-jewelry-boxes-and-organizers\/)\n    - Window Treatments\n      - [Curtains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-window-curtains\/)\n      - [Blackout curtains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blackout-curtains\/)\n      - [Blackout shades](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blackout-shades\/)\n    - [Furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/furniture\/)\n      - [Sofas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/buying-a-sofa\/)\n      - [Sleeper sofas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleeper-sofas\/)\n      - [Massage chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-massage-chairs\/)\n      - [Dining tables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000\/)\n    - Lighting\n      - [Floor lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-floor-lamps-under-300\/)\n      - [Desk lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-led-desk-lamp\/)\n      - [Table lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-table-lamps\/)\n      - [Bedside lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-bedside-lamps-under-200\/)\n    - [All Home](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/)\n  - Home Improvement\n    - [Tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/tools\/)\n      - [Drills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-drill-for-common-household-projects\/)\n      - [Multi‑tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-multitool\/)\n      - [Stud finders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-stud-finder\/)\n      - [Screwdrivers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-screwdriver\/)\n      - [Basic toolkits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-basic-home-toolkit\/)\n      - [Toolboxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toolbox\/)\n      - [Ladders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ladders\/)\n    - [Storage & Organization](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/storage-home-garden\/)\n      - [Storage containers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-storage-containers\/)\n      - [Shoe racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-shoe-rack\/)\n      - [Hangers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hangers\/)\n    - Electric\n      - [LED light bulbs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-led-lightbulb\/)\n      - [Surge protectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-surge-protector\/)\n      - [Extension cords](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage\/)\n    - Pest Control\n      - [Roach killers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-roach-killers\/)\n      - [Ant killers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ant-killer\/)\n      - [Mousetraps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mousetrap\/)\n      - [Mosquito repellents for yards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mosquito-control-gear\/)\n      - [Wasp & hornet sprays](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hornet-wasp-spray\/)\n      - [Bug‑killing gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-bug-killing-gear\/)\n  - Home Security & Safety\n    - Security Systems & Cameras\n      - [Home security systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/)\n      - [Indoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Outdoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Doorbell cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-doorbell-camera\/)\n    - Locks\n      - [Electronic keypad door locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electronic-keypad-door-lock\/)\n      - [Smart locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-smart-lock\/)\n      - [Door locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-door-lock\/)\n    - Safety\n      - [Basic smoke alarms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-basic-smoke-alarm\/)\n      - [Smart smoke alarms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-smoke-alarm\/)\n      - [Fire extinguishers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-fire-extinguisher\/)\n      - [Flashlights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-flashlight\/)\n    - [Emergency Preparedness](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/emergency-preparedness\/)\n      - [Emergency preparedness supplies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/emergency-preparedness\/)\n      - [Emergency weather radios](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-emergency-weather-radio\/)\n      - [Portable generators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-generator\/)\n    - [All Home Security & Safety](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/safety-home-garden\/)\n  - Office\n    - Printers\n      - [All‑in‑one printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-all-in-one-printer\/)\n      - [Home printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-printers\/)\n      - [Laser printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laser-printer\/)\n    - Monitors\n      - [Monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-monitors\/)\n      - [4K monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-monitors\/)\n      - [27‑inch monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-27-inch-monitor\/)\n      - [Portable monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-monitor\/)\n    - Office Essentials\n      - [Webcams](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-webcams\/)\n      - [Office headsets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-headset-for-the-office\/)\n      - [Laptop stands](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptop-stands\/)\n      - [Monitor arms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-monitor-arms\/)\n      - [Label makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-label-maker\/)\n    - Document Security\n      - [Paper shredders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-paper-shredders\/)\n      - [Fireproof document safes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-fireproof-document-safe\/)\n    - Stationery\n      - [Pens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-pen\/)\n      - [Notebooks & notepads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-notebooks\/)\n      - [Planners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-paper-planners\/)\n    - [Office Furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/office\/furniture-office\/)\n      - [Standing desks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-standing-desk\/)\n      - [Office chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-office-chair\/)\n      - [Ergonomic seat cushions](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ergonomic-seat-cushions\/)\n    - [All Office](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/office\/)\n  - Sleep\n    - [Mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/mattresses\/)\n      - [Mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mattress\/)\n      - [Mattresses for side sleepers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers\/)\n      - [Mattresses for back pain](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mattresses-for-back-pain\/)\n      - [Memory foam mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-foam-mattresses-you-can-buy-online\/)\n      - [Cheap mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cheap-mattress\/)\n      - [Hybrid mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hybrid-mattresses\/)\n      - [Innerspring mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-innerspring-mattress\/)\n      - [Air mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-mattress\/)\n      - [Mattress toppers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mattress-toppers\/)\n      - [Latex mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-latex-mattresses\/)\n    - [Bedding](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/sheets-bedding\/)\n      - [Sheets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sheets\/)\n      - [Cotton sheets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cotton-sheets\/)\n      - [Comforters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-comforter\/)\n      - [Duvet covers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-duvet-cover\/)\n    - [Pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/pillows\/)\n      - [Pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bed-pillows\/)\n      - [Pillows for side sleepers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers\/)\n      - [Memory foam pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-memory-foam-pillows\/)\n    - [Bedroom](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/bedroom\/)\n      - [Modern bed frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-modern-bed-frames\/)\n      - [Platform bed frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-platform-bed-frames-under-300\/)\n      - [Nightstands](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nightstands\/)\n      - [Blankets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blankets\/)\n      - [Weighted blankets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-weighted-blankets\/)\n      - [White noise machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-white-noise-machine\/)\n      - [Alarm clocks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-alarm-clock\/)\n      - [Sunrise alarm clocks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sunrise-alarm-clock\/)\n    - [All Sleep](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/)\n- Kitchen\n  \n  - Large Appliances\n    - Fridges\n      - [Refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-refrigerator\/)\n      - [French door refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-french-door-refrigerators\/)\n      - [Side‑by‑side refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-side-by-side-refrigerators\/)\n      - [Garage refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-garage-refrigerator\/)\n      - [Counter‑depth refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-counter-depth-refrigerator\/)\n      - [Wine coolers & fridges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wine-fridges\/)\n    - Freezers\n      - [Upright freezers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-freezer\/)\n      - [Chest freezers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-chest-freezers\/)\n    - Stoves, Ranges, & Ovens\n      - [Electric stoves & ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-and-gas-ranges\/)\n      - [Gas stoves & ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gas-ranges\/)\n      - [Slide‑in electric ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-slide-in-electric-ranges\/)\n      - [Slide‑in gas ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-slide-in-gas-ranges\/)\n      - [High‑end ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-high-end-ranges\/)\n      - [Induction cooktops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-induction-cooktop\/)\n      - [Wall ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wall-ovens\/)\n    - Dishwashers\n      - [Dishwashers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-dishwasher\/)\n    - [All Large Appliances](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/large-appliances\/)\n  - Small Appliances\n    - Small Appliances\n      - [Microwaves](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-microwave\/)\n      - [Food processors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-food-processor\/)\n      - [Toasters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toaster\/)\n      - [Electric kettles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-kettle\/)\n      - [Portable induction cooktops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-induction-cooktop\/)\n      - [Mini fridges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mini-fridge\/)\n      - [Countertop ice makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-ice-maker\/)\n      - [Stand mixers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-stand-mixer\/)\n      - [Juicers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-juicer\/)\n    - Blenders\n      - [Blenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blender\/)\n      - [Personal blenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-personal-blender\/)\n      - [Immersion blenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-immersion-blender\/)\n    - Specialty\n      - [Ice cream makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ice-cream-maker\/)\n      - [Soda makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soda-maker\/)\n      - [Waffle makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-waffle-maker\/)\n      - [Pizza ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pizza-oven\/)\n    - Air Fryers & Toaster Ovens\n      - [Air fryers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-fryer\/)\n      - [Air fryer toaster ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-fryer-toaster-oven\/)\n      - [Toaster ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-toaster-oven\/)\n    - Cookers\n      - [Rice cookers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-rice-cooker\/)\n      - [Pressure cookers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-pressure-cooker\/)\n      - [Slow cookers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-slow-cooker\/)\n    - [All Small Appliances](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/appliances\/small\/)\n  - Cooking & Baking\n    - Cookware & Bakeware\n      - [Cookware sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cookware-set\/)\n      - [Nonstick pans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nonstick-pan\/)\n      - [Stainless steel pans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-skillet\/)\n      - [Carbon steel pans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-carbon-steel-pan\/)\n      - [Cast iron skillets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cast-iron-skillet\/)\n      - [Dutch ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dutch-oven\/)\n      - [Woks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-woks\/)\n      - [Induction cookware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-induction-cookware\/)\n      - [Pizza stones & baking steels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pizza-stone-and-baking-steel\/)\n      - [Baking sheets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cookie-sheet\/)\n    - [Tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/tools-kitchen-dining\/)\n      - [Meat thermometers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-instant-read-thermometer\/)\n      - [Cutting boards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cutting-board\/)\n      - [Kitchen scales](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kitchen-scale\/)\n      - [Oven mitts & pot holders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-oven-mitts-and-pot-holders\/)\n      - [Vacuum sealers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vacuum-sealer\/)\n      - [Pepper mills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pepper-mill\/)\n      - [Spatulas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-spatula\/)\n      - [Mixing bowls](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mixing-bowls\/)\n    - Knives\n      - [Chef’s knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-chefs-knife-for-most-cooks\/)\n      - [Knife sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-knife-set\/)\n      - [Steak knife sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-steak-knife-set\/)\n      - [Serrated bread knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-serrated-knife\/)\n      - [Paring knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-paring-knife\/)\n      - [Knife sharpeners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-knife-sharpening-tool\/)\n  - Coffee & Tea\n    - Coffee Makers\n      - [Coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Drip coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drip-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Single‑serve coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-single-serve-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Cheap coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cheap-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Cold‑brew coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cold-brew-coffee-maker\/)\n    - Espresso Machines\n      - [Espresso machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-espresso-machine-grinder-and-accessories-for-beginners\/)\n      - [Nespresso machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nespresso-machine\/)\n    - Coffee Gear\n      - [Coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-coffee-grinder\/)\n      - [French presses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-french-press\/)\n      - [Pour‑over coffee gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/gear-for-making-great-coffee\/)\n      - [Milk frothers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-milk-frothers\/)\n    - Tea\n      - [Electric kettles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-kettle\/)\n      - [Teas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-teas\/)\n    - [All Coffee & Tea](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/coffee\/)\n  - Food & Drinks\n    - Pantry\n      - [Olive oils](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-olive-oil\/)\n      - [Instant noodles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-noodles\/)\n      - [Canned tomatoes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-canned-tomatoes\/)\n      - [Tinned fish](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tinned-fish\/)\n      - [Peanut butters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-creamy-peanut-butter\/)\n      - [Potato chips](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-potato-chips\/)\n      - [Boxed cake mixes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-boxed-cake-mix\/)\n      - [Boxed brownie mixes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-boxed-brownie-mix\/)\n      - [Boxed mac and cheese](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-boxed-mac-and-cheese\/)\n      - [Jarred marinara sauce](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-jarred-marinara-sauce\/)\n    - Refrigerator\n      - [American cheeses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-american-cheese\/)\n      - [Ketchups](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ketchup\/)\n      - [Mayonnaises](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mayonnaise\/)\n      - [Butters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-butter\/)\n      - [BBQ sauces](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-barbecue-sauce\/)\n      - [Yogurts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-yogurt\/)\n    - Freezer\n      - [Frozen pizzas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-frozen-pizzas\/)\n      - [Pie crusts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-store-bought-pie-crust\/)\n    - Drinks\n      - [Blanco tequilas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blanco-tequilas\/)\n      - [Vodkas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vodka\/)\n      - [Gins](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gins\/)\n      - [Nonalcoholic drinks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-non-alcoholic-drinks\/)\n      - [Nonalcoholic wines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nonalcoholic-wines\/)\n    - [All Food & Drinks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/food\/)\n  - Dining, Entertaining, & Grilling\n    - Tableware\n      - [Flatware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-flatware\/)\n      - [Dinnerware sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dinnerware-set\/)\n      - [Steak knife sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-steak-knife-set\/)\n      - [Drinking glasses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drinking-glass\/)\n      - [Cloth napkins](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-napkins-and-tablecloth\/)\n      - [Tablecloths](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tablecloths\/)\n      - [Tapered candles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-tapered-candles\/)\n      - [Outdoor dinnerware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-dishes-for-outdoors\/)\n    - [Wine & Bar](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/wine-bar\/)\n      - [Wine glasses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wine-glass\/)\n      - [Corkscrews](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-corkscrew\/)\n      - [Wine coolers & fridges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wine-fridges\/)\n      - [Cocktail barware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home\/)\n    - Dining Tables & Seating\n      - [Dining tables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000\/)\n      - [Folding tables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-tables\/)\n      - [Folding chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-chairs\/)\n      - [Patio furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-patio-furniture\/)\n    - Grilling\n      - [Gas grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gas-grill\/)\n      - [Charcoal grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-charcoal-grill\/)\n      - [Pellet smoker grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pellet-grill\/)\n      - [Portable grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-grills\/)\n      - [Outdoor griddles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-griddle\/)\n      - [Grill tools & accessories](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-grill-tools\/)\n    - [All Dining & Entertaining](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/entertaining\/)\n  - Supplies\n    - [Storage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/storage\/)\n      - [Food storage containers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-food-storage-containers\/)\n      - [Dry food storage containers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dry-food-storage-containers\/)\n      - [Lunch boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lunch-boxes\/)\n    - Cleaning\n      - [Dish racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dish-rack\/)\n      - [Kitchen towels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kitchen-towels\/)\n      - [Dish soaps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dish-soap\/)\n      - [Dishwasher detergents](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dishwasher-detergent\/)\n    - Waste\n      - [Kitchen trash cans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-trash-can\/)\n      - [Compost bins](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-compost-bins\/)\n      - [Food recyclers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/countertop-composter-food-recyclers\/)\n- Health & Lifestyle\n  \n  - Fitness\n    - [Exercise](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/exercise\/)\n      - [Treadmills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-treadmill\/)\n      - [Under‑desk treadmills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-under-desk-treadmills\/)\n      - [Exercise bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-exercise-bikes\/)\n      - [Elliptical machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-elliptical-machine\/)\n      - [Rowing machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rowing-machine\/)\n      - [Adjustable dumbbells](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-adjustable-dumbbells\/)\n      - [Yoga mats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-yoga-mats\/)\n      - [Massage guns](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-massage-guns\/)\n      - [Gym bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gym-bag\/)\n      - [Running headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-running-headphones\/)\n    - Trackers\n      - [Fitness trackers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-fitness-trackers\/)\n      - [GPS running watches](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-running-watch\/)\n    - Bikes & Scooters\n      - [Hybrid bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hybrid-commuter-bike\/)\n      - [Electric scooters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-scooter\/)\n      - [Ebikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ebike-for-commuters\/)\n    - [Biking Gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/cycling\/)\n      - [Bike helmets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-helmet-for-commuters\/)\n      - [Bike lights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-commuter-bike-lights\/)\n      - [Bike locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-lock\/)\n      - [Bike phone mounts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-phone-mount\/)\n      - [Rear bike racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rear-bike-rack\/)\n      - [Bike pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-pump\/)\n      - [Bike storage ideas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments\/)\n      - [Car bike racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-rack-for-cars\/)\n    - [All Fitness](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/)\n  - Health\n    - [Medical](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/medical-supplies\/)\n      - [Blood pressure monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blood-pressure-monitors-for-home-use\/)\n      - [Thermometers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults\/)\n      - [Heating pads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-heating-pad\/)\n      - [Pill boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pill-boxes\/)\n      - [Compression socks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-compression-socks\/)\n      - [Over‑the‑counter hearing aids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids\/)\n    - [Accessibility & Aging](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/accessibility\/)\n      - [Walkers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-walkers\/)\n      - [Medical alert systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-medical-alert-systems\/)\n      - [Adult diapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-adult-diapers\/)\n      - [Incontinence underwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-incontinence-underwear\/)\n      - [Grabber tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-grabber-tools\/)\n    - Mental Health\n      - [Meditation apps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-meditation-apps\/)\n      - [Light therapy lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-light-therapy-lamp\/)\n    - [All Health](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/)\n  - Personal Care\n    - [Skin‑Care & Sunscreen](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/beauty\/skincare\/)\n      - [Sunscreens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sunscreen\/)\n      - [Face sunscreens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-face-sunscreens\/)\n      - [Moisturizers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-moisturizers\/)\n      - [Body lotions](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-body-lotions\/)\n      - [Vitamin C serums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vitamin-c-serums\/)\n      - [Retinols](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-retinol-products\/)\n      - [Exfoliants](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-exfoliants\/)\n      - [Facial cleansers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-facial-cleansers\/)\n      - [Korean skin‑care products](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-korean-skin-care-products\/)\n    - Personal Hygiene\n      - [Antiperspirants](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-antiperspirants\/)\n      - [Deodorants](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-deodorants\/)\n    - Dental\n      - [Electric toothbrushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-toothbrush\/)\n      - [Water flossers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-flossers\/)\n    - Menstruation\n      - [Period underwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/thinx-period-panties\/)\n      - [Menstrual cups & discs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-menstrual-cup\/)\n    - Adult & Sex\n      - [Vibrators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vibrators\/)\n      - [Anal toys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-anal-toys\/)\n      - [Condoms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-condoms\/)\n      - [Lube](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-personal-lubricants\/)\n      - [Portable vaporizers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-vaporizer\/)\n      - [Cannabis grinders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cannabis-grinder\/)\n  - Beauty & Hair\n    - Beauty\n      - [Lip balms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lip-balm\/)\n      - [Eyeliners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-eyeliner\/)\n      - [Mascaras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mascara\/)\n      - [Foundations](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-foundations\/)\n      - [Concealers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-concealers\/)\n      - [Blushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blush\/)\n      - [Makeup brushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-makeup-brushes\/)\n      - [Setting sprays](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-setting-spray\/)\n      - [Makeup removers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-makeup-remover\/)\n      - [Drugstore makeup](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drugstore-makeup-skincare\/)\n    - Hair Removal & Shaving\n      - [Electric razors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-razor\/)\n      - [Beard trimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beard-trimmer\/)\n      - [Pubic hair trimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pubic-hair-trimmer\/)\n      - [Hair clippers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hair-clippers-for-home-use\/)\n    - Hair\n      - [Hair dryers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hair-dryer\/)\n      - [Shampoos](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-shampoo\/)\n      - [Shampoo bars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-solid-shampoo-bars\/)\n      - [Dry shampoos](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dry-shampoo\/)\n      - [Conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hair-conditioner\/)\n      - [Drugstore hair products](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drugstore-hair-products\/)\n  - Outdoors\n    - [Outdoors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/)\n      - [Bug repellents](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bug-repellent\/)\n      - [Coolers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hard-cooler\/)\n      - [Umbrellas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-umbrella\/)\n      - [Binoculars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-binoculars\/)\n      - [Ski goggles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ski-and-snowboard-goggles\/)\n    - [Apparel](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/apparel\/)\n      - [Rain jackets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-everyday-rain-jacket\/)\n      - [Down jackets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-insulated-jacket\/)\n      - [UPF clothing](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sun-protection-clothing\/)\n    - Camping\n      - [Camping tents](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tent-for-family-and-car-camping\/)\n      - [Sleeping bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleeping-bag-for-car-camping\/)\n      - [Sleeping pads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking-and-car-camping\/)\n      - [Camping chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-outdoor-chairs\/)\n    - Hiking\n      - [Hiking boots](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hiking-boots\/)\n      - [Hiking socks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hiking-socks\/)\n      - [Trekking poles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-trekking-poles\/)\n      - [Filtered water bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-filtered-water-bottles\/)\n    - [Beach](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/swim\/)\n      - [Beach umbrellas & shades](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beach-umbrella-is-not-an-umbrella\/)\n      - [Beach bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beach-bag\/)\n      - [Beach towels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beach-towel\/)\n    - Safety\n      - [Portable generators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-generator\/)\n      - [Pocket knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pocket-knife\/)\n      - [Headlamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-headlamp\/)\n      - [Hand warmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hand-warmer\/)\n      - [Flashlights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-flashlight\/)\n  - Travel\n    - Luggage\n      - [Checked luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-checked-luggage\/)\n      - [Duffel bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-duffle-bags\/)\n      - [Garment bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-garment-bag\/)\n      - [Underseat luggage & personal‑item bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/best-personal-item-carry-ons\/)\n      - [Carry‑on luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-carry-on-luggage\/)\n      - [Hard‑shell carry‑on luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hard-shell-carry-on-luggage\/)\n      - [Carry‑on travel backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-carry-on-travel-bags\/)\n      - [Travel backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-backpack\/)\n    - Packing\n      - [Toiletry bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toiletry-bags\/)\n      - [Packing cubes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-packing-cubes\/)\n      - [Packable daypacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-packable-daypack-for-travel\/)\n    - Hydration\n      - [Water bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-bottle\/)\n      - [Travel mugs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-mug\/)\n    - [Gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/travel\/gear-travel\/)\n      - [Travel gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/travel-guide\/)\n      - [Travel pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-pillow\/)\n      - [Sleep masks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleep-mask\/)\n      - [Plug adapters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-plug-adapter\/)\n      - [Luggage tags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-luggage-tags\/)\n  - Hobbies\n    - [Hobbies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/hobby-crafts\/)\n      - [Pickleball paddles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pickleball-paddles\/)\n      - [Drones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drones\/)\n      - [DNA testing kits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dna-test\/)\n      - [Telescopes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-telescopes-for-beginners\/)\n      - [Reading lights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-reading-light\/)\n      - [Electric scooters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-scooter\/)\n      - [Language learning apps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-language-learning-apps\/)\n    - [Music & Instruments](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/hobby-crafts\/music\/)\n      - [Beginner digital pianos](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-budget-digital-piano-for-beginners\/)\n      - [Beginner ukuleles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ukulele-for-beginners\/)\n    - Art & Design\n      - [3D printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-3d-printer\/)\n      - [3D pens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-3d-pen\/)\n      - [Drawing tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drawing-tablets\/)\n      - [Sewing machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sewing-machine\/)\n      - [Colored pencils](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-colored-pencils\/)\n      - [Soldering irons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soldering-irons\/)\n    - Photo\n      - [Photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-inkjet-printer\/)\n      - [Instant photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-photo-printer\/)\n      - [Online photo printing services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-online-photo-printing\/)\n      - [Photo book services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-book-service\/)\n      - [Digital photo frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-digital-photo-frame\/)\n    - Cameras\n      - [Instant cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-camera\/)\n      - [Mirrorless cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mirrorless-camera\/)\n      - [Point‑and‑shoot cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-point-and-shoot-camera\/)\n  - Games & Puzzles\n    - Board & Card Games\n      - [Board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-we-love\/)\n      - [Two‑player board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-two-player-board-games\/)\n      - [Solo board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-solo-board-games\/)\n      - [Beginner board games for adults](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-for-adults\/)\n      - [Strategy board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-strategy-board-games\/)\n      - [Kids board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-for-kids\/)\n      - [Card games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-card-games\/)\n      - [Party games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-party-games\/)\n    - [Video Gaming](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/gaming\/)\n      - [Gaming consoles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-game-consoles\/)\n      - [Handheld gaming consoles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-handheld-gaming-consoles\/)\n      - [VR headsets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-standalone-vr-headset\/)\n      - [Gaming laptops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-budget-gaming-laptop-so-far\/)\n      - [Gaming mice](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wired-wireless-gaming-mouse\/)\n      - [Gaming monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gaming-monitor\/)\n      - [Graphics cards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-graphics-cards\/)\n      - [Gaming chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gaming-chairs\/)\n    - Lego\n      - [Lego sets for adults](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/our-favorite-lego-sets-for-adults\/)\n      - [Lego sets for kids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lego-sets-for-kids\/)\n    - Puzzles\n      - [Speed cubes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-speed-cubes\/)\n    - [All Games & Puzzles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/hobby-crafts\/games-puzzles\/)\n  - Pets\n    - [Dogs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/pets\/dogs\/)\n      - [Dog leashes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-everyday-dog-leash\/)\n      - [Dog harnesses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-harness\/)\n      - [Dog beds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-beds\/)\n      - [Dog crates](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-crate\/)\n      - [Dog DNA tests](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-dna-test\/)\n      - [Dog nail grinders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-nail-grinders\/)\n      - [Dog jackets & raincoats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-winter-jackets-and-raincoats-for-dogs\/)\n    - [Cats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/pets\/cats\/)\n      - [Cat litters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-litter\/)\n      - [Litter boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-litter-boxes\/)\n      - [Automatic cat litter boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-automatic-cat-litter-box-but-we-dont-recommend-it\/)\n      - [Cat litter mats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-litter-mat\/)\n      - [Cat scratchers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-scratchers\/)\n      - [Cat beds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-beds\/)\n      - [New cat checklist](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/new-cat-checklist\/)\n    - Home\n      - [Pet cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pet-camera\/)\n      - [Water fountains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-fountain-for-cats-and-dogs\/)\n      - [Automatic feeders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-automatic-feeder-for-cats-and-small-dogs\/)\n    - [All Pets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/pets\/)\n- Tech\n  \n  - Electronics & Networking\n    - [Networking](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/networking\/)\n      - [Wi‑Fi mesh‑networking kits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits\/)\n      - [Routers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-router\/)\n      - [Modems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cable-modem\/)\n      - [Wi‑Fi extenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-extender\/)\n    - [Digital Storage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/storage-devices\/)\n      - [External hard drives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-external-hard-drives\/)\n      - [NAS devices](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-network-attached-storage\/)\n      - [External SSDs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-ssd\/)\n    - [Batteries & Charging](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/batteries\/)\n      - [Portable chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-battery-packs\/)\n      - [Lightning cables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lightning-cable\/)\n      - [Portable power stations](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-power-stations\/)\n      - [Rechargeable batteries](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rechargeable-batteries\/)\n      - [Uninterruptible power supplies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups\/)\n      - [Surge protectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-surge-protector\/)\n      - [Extension cords](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage\/)\n      - [Electric vehicle chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-home\/)\n    - Wireless Charging\n      - [Wireless chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone-and-android-phones\/)\n      - [Apple charging stations](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-apple-wireless-charging-pads\/)\n    - [USB‑C](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/usb-c\/)\n      - [USB phone chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger\/)\n      - [USB‑C cables & adapters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-c-cables\/)\n      - [USB‑C laptop chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-c-macbook-and-laptop-chargers\/)\n      - [USB‑C hubs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-c-hubs-and-docks\/)\n    - [All Electronics](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/)\n  - Phones, Tablets, & Smartwatches\n    - Phones\n      - [Android phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-android-phone\/)\n      - [Budget Android phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-budget-android-phone\/)\n      - [iPhones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-iphone-is-our-favorite-smartphone\/)\n      - [iPhone cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-cases\/)\n      - [iPhone 17 cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-17-case\/)\n      - [iPhone 16 cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-16-case\/)\n      - [iPhone screen protectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-x-screen-protectors\/)\n      - [Cell phones for older adults](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cell-phones-for-older-adults\/)\n      - [Car phone mounts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartphone-car-mount\/)\n      - [Cell phone plans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-carrier\/)\n    - Tablets\n      - [Tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tablets\/)\n      - [Android tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-android-tablet\/)\n      - [iPads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-ipad-is-the-best-tablet\/)\n      - [iPad keyboard cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-keyboard-case\/)\n      - [iPad Pro keyboard cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-pro-keyboard-cases\/)\n      - [iPad Pro cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-pro-cases\/)\n      - [iPad styluses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-stylus\/)\n    - E‑readers\n      - [E‑readers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/amazon-kindle-is-the-best-ebook-reader\/)\n    - Smartwatches\n      - [For Android phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartwatch-android\/)\n      - [For iPhones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartwatch-iphone\/)\n  - Computers\n    - Laptops\n      - [Laptops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptops\/)\n      - [Chromebooks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-chromebook\/)\n      - [MacBooks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-macbooks\/)\n      - [Business laptops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-business-laptops\/)\n      - [Laptops for college students](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptops-for-college-students\/)\n      - [Laptops under \\$500](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptop-under-500\/)\n    - [Computers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/computers\/)\n      - [All‑in‑one computers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-all-in-one-computer\/)\n      - [Mini desktop PCs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mini-desktop-pcs\/)\n    - Monitors\n      - [Monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-monitors\/)\n      - [4k monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-monitors\/)\n      - [24‑inch monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-24-inch-monitor\/)\n      - [27‑inch monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-27-inch-monitor\/)\n      - [Ultrawide monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ultrawide-monitors\/)\n      - [Portable monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-monitor\/)\n    - [Accessories](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/accessories\/)\n      - [Wireless mice](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-mouse\/)\n      - [Security keys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-security-keys\/)\n    - Keyboards\n      - [Keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-keyboards\/)\n      - [Wireless keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-bluetooth-keyboard\/)\n      - [Mechanical keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards\/)\n      - [Ergonomic keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/comfortable-ergo-keyboard\/)\n      - [Gaming keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-keyboards-for-gaming\/)\n    - [Software](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/software\/)\n      - [Password managers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-password-managers\/)\n      - [VPNs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vpn-service\/)\n      - [Free VPNs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-free-vpn\/)\n  - Audio\n    - Speakers\n      - [Bluetooth speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-bluetooth-speaker\/)\n      - [Portable bluetooth speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bluetooth-speaker\/)\n      - [Surround‑sound speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bookshelf-speakers\/)\n      - [Computer speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-computer-speakers\/)\n      - [Outdoor speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-speakers\/)\n      - [Multiroom wireless speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-multiroom-wireless-speaker-system\/)\n      - [Smart speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-speakers\/)\n      - [Soundbars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soundbar\/)\n    - Headphones\n      - [Headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-headphones\/)\n      - [Over‑ear headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-over-ear-headphones\/)\n      - [Noise‑cancelling headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-noise-cancelling-headphones\/)\n      - [Sleep headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleep-headphones\/)\n      - [Bone‑conduction headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bone-conduction-headphones\/)\n    - Earbuds\n      - [Wireless earbuds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-earbuds\/)\n      - [Wired earbuds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones\/)\n      - [Workout earbuds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-workout-headphones\/)\n    - Home Audio\n      - [Turntables & record players](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-turntable\/)\n      - [CD players](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-cd-player\/)\n      - [AV receivers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-receiver\/)\n      - [Stereo amps & receivers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mini-stereo-amplifier\/)\n      - [USB audio interfaces](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-audio-interface\/)\n    - [All Audio](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/audio\/)\n  - Video\n    - [TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/tvs\/)\n      - [TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tv\/)\n      - [OLED TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-oled-tv\/)\n      - [4K TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-tv\/)\n      - [LCD\/LED TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lcd-led-tv\/)\n      - [32‑inch TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-small-tv\/)\n      - [40‑ to 49‑inch TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-40-to-49-inch-tvs\/)\n      - [TV wall mounts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tv-wall-mount\/)\n      - [Gaming TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tv-for-video-games\/)\n    - [Home Theater](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/home-theater\/)\n      - [Streaming devices](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-media-streamers\/)\n      - [4K Blu‑ray players](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-blu-ray-player\/)\n      - [HDMI video transmitters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-wireless-hdmi-video-transmitter\/)\n      - [HDTV antennas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-indoor-hdtv-antenna\/)\n      - [Soundbars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soundbar\/)\n    - [Projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/projectors\/)\n      - [Projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-projectors\/)\n      - [Portable mini projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-pico-projector\/)\n      - [Budget projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cheap-projector\/)\n      - [Projector screens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-projector-screen\/)\n      - [Outdoor projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-projector\/)\n  - Cameras & Photo\n    - Cameras\n      - [Instant cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-camera\/)\n      - [Mirrorless cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mirrorless-camera\/)\n      - [Point‑and‑shoot cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-point-and-shoot-camera\/)\n      - [Dash cams](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dash-cam\/)\n    - [Camera Accessories](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/camera-accessories\/)\n    - Smartphone Photography\n      - [iPhone photo lenses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lenses-for-iphone\/)\n      - [Smartphone tripods](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tripod-for-iphones-smartphones\/)\n      - [Smartphone gimbals](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-android-and-iphone-gimbal\/)\n    - Photo\n      - [Holiday photo cards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service\/)\n      - [Photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-inkjet-printer\/)\n      - [Instant photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-photo-printer\/)\n      - [Online photo printing services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-online-photo-printing\/)\n      - [Photo book services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-book-service\/)\n      - [Digital photo frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-digital-photo-frame\/)\n  - Smart Home\n    - Indoor\n      - [Plug‑in smart outlets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-switch\/)\n      - [Smart thermostats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-thermostat\/)\n      - [Smart window shades & blinds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-blinds\/)\n      - [Smart LED light bulbs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-led-light-bulbs\/)\n      - [In‑wall smart light switches & dimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-in-wall-wireless-light-switch-and-dimmer\/)\n      - [Smart water‑leak detectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-smart-leak-detector\/)\n      - [Smart smoke alarms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-smoke-alarm\/)\n      - [Smart locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-smart-lock\/)\n      - [Smart speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-speakers\/)\n    - Outdoor\n      - [Smart outdoor lighting](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more\/)\n      - [Smart sprinkler timers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-sprinkler-controller\/)\n      - [Smart garage door openers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-garage-door-controller\/)\n    - [Security Systems & Cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/safety-home-garden\/)\n      - [Home security systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/)\n      - [Outdoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Indoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Smart doorbell cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-doorbell-camera\/)\n    - [All Smart Home](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/smart-home\/)\n- Baby & Kid\n  \n  - Pregnancy & Nursing\n    - Pregnancy\n      - [Pregnancy tests](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pregnancy-test\/)\n      - [Body pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-body-pillow\/)\n    - Nursing & Pumping\n      - [Breast pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-breast-pumps\/)\n      - [Wearable breast pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wearable-breast-pumps\/)\n      - [Pumping bras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pumping-bra\/)\n      - [Nursing bras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nursing-bras\/)\n      - [Nursing pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nursing-pillows\/)\n    - Bottles & Formula\n      - [Baby bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-bottles-and-bottle-brush\/)\n      - [Bottle warmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bottle-warmers\/)\n      - [Baby formulas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-formula\/)\n    - [All Pregnancy & Nursing](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/pregnancy-nursing\/)\n  - Baby\n    - Sleep\n      - [Bassinets & co‑sleepers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-co-sleepers\/)\n      - [Cribs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cribs\/)\n      - [Crib mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-crib-mattresses\/)\n      - [Baby monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-monitor\/)\n      - [Baby swaddles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-swaddles\/)\n    - Carry\n      - [Baby carriers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-carriers\/)\n      - [Baby wraps & slings](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-wraps-and-slings\/)\n    - Diapering & Bath\n      - [Diapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-diapers\/)\n      - [Cloth diapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cloth-diapers\/)\n      - [Diaper pails](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-diaper-pail\/)\n      - [Diaper bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-diaper-bag\/)\n      - [Baby bathtubs & bath seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-bathtubs-and-bath-seats\/)\n      - [Baby care essentials](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/baby-care-essentials\/)\n    - [Home Safety](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/safety\/)\n      - [Baby‑proofing tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-baby-proofing-tools\/)\n      - [Baby gates](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-gate\/)\n    - Car Seats\n      - [Infant car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-infant-car-seat\/)\n      - [Convertible car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-convertible-car-seats\/)\n      - [Travel car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-car-seats\/)\n    - Seats\n      - [Baby bouncers & rockers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-bouncers-and-rockers\/)\n      - [Baby swings](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-swings\/)\n      - [High chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-high-chairs\/)\n  - Clothing & Health\n    - Clothing\n      - [Kids pajamas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-kids-pajamas\/)\n      - [Kids underwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-underwear\/)\n      - [Kids beachwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-kids-beachwear\/)\n      - [Kids rain and snow boots](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-rain-snow-boots\/)\n      - [Kids sandals](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-sandals-water-shoes\/)\n    - Health\n      - [Kids electric toothbrushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-toothbrush-for-kids\/)\n      - [Thermometers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults\/)\n  - School & Tech\n    - [Backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/travel\/backpacks\/)\n      - [Kids backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students\/)\n      - [High school & college backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college\/)\n    - Lunch & Hydration\n      - [Kids lunch boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-lunch-boxes\/)\n      - [Kids water bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-water-bottles\/)\n      - [Food thermoses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-food-thermos\/)\n      - [Nonplastic plates and cups](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-plastic-free-tableware-for-babies-and-kids\/)\n    - School Supplies\n      - [Pencils for schoolwork](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pencils\/)\n      - [Mechanical pencils](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mechanical-pencils\/)\n      - [Pens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-pen\/)\n      - [Notebooks & notepads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-notebooks\/)\n      - [Planners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-paper-planners\/)\n      - [Kids labels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-labels-for-kids-lunch-boxes-and-clothing\/)\n    - Tech\n      - [First phones for kids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartphone-for-kids\/)\n      - [Smartwatches for kids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartwatch-for-kids\/)\n      - [Apps for managing kids' phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-apps-to-manage-your-kids-phone\/)\n      - [Kids tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tablet-for-kids\/)\n      - [Kids headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-headphones\/)\n    - [All School](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/school\/)\n  - Toys\n    - Indoor Toys\n      - [Lego sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lego-sets-for-kids\/)\n      - [Dolls](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dolls\/)\n      - [Kids board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-for-kids\/)\n      - [Bath toys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bath-toys\/)\n      - [Toy subscription boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toy-subscription-boxes\/)\n      - [Craft subscription boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-craft-subscription-boxes\/)\n    - Outdoor Toys\n      - [Scooters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-scooters\/)\n      - [Balance bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-balance-bike\/)\n      - [First pedal bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-first-pedal-bike\/)\n      - [Kids bike helmets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-bike-helmets\/)\n      - [Tricycles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tricycles\/)\n      - [Collapsible folding wagons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-wagons\/)\n      - [Sleds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleds\/)\n      - [Trampolines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-trampoline\/)\n    - [All Toys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/toys\/)\n  - Travel\n    - Car Seats\n      - [Infant car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-infant-car-seat\/)\n      - [Convertible car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-convertible-car-seats\/)\n      - [Travel car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-car-seats\/)\n      - [Booster car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-booster-car-seats\/)\n    - Strollers\n      - [Strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-strollers\/)\n      - [Double strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-double-strollers\/)\n      - [Jogging strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-jogging-strollers\/)\n      - [Travel strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-strollers\/)\n      - [Umbrella strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-umbrella-strollers\/)\n    - Wagons\n      - [Collapsible folding wagons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-wagons\/)\n      - [Stroller wagons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-stroller-wagons\/)\n    - Travel\n      - [Kids bike seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-bike-seats\/)\n      - [Kids travel gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/gear-for-traveling-with-babies-and-kids\/)\n      - [Kids luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-luggage\/)\n- Style\n  \n  - 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[Cycling](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/cycling\/)\n# The Best Folding Bike\nUpdated\n\nSeptember 16, 2025\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0330-2x1-1.jpg?width=150&quality=20&crop=2:1&auto=webp)\n\n![A person shown standing infront of a brick wall holding a Dahon Mariner D8, our pick for the best folding bike.]()\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n[![Amy Roberts](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/authors\/amy-roberts\/)\n\nBy [Amy Roberts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/authors\/amy-roberts\/) and [Duncan Niederlitz](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/authors\/duncan-niederlitz\/)\n\nA folding bike may be the most convenient mode of transportation on two wheels.\n\nIt can get you from point A to point B as readily as a full-size bike, but you can stash it in a car trunk, tuck it under a desk, or store it in a closet, on a boat, or inside an RV.\n\nTo suss out which folding bike does it all best for most riders, we pedaled and shifted, folded and unfolded, and carried and maneuvered 15 popular models.\n\nAfter our 85-plus hours of research and testing, the [Dahon Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/61600\/?merchant=Dahon) edged to the front of the pack, combining a comfortable ride and easy folding with good-enough components, all for a reasonable price.\n\n### Everything we recommend\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20377\/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\n## [The best folding bike](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon \"The best folding bike\")\n### [Dahon Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon \"Dahon Mariner D8\")\n\nThis eight-speed bike hits the high notes for a commuter folder: a smooth ride, an easy-to-use folding mechanism, and a rear rack and fenders.\n\n[\\$899 from Dahon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20095\/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\n## [A very close second](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"A very close second\")\n### [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"Tern Link D8\")\n\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\n\n[\\$1,025 from Tern](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\n#### Upgrade pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20097\/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\n## [Compact and elegant](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI \"Compact and elegant\")\n### [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI \"Brompton C Line 6-Speed\")\n\nIf folding size trumps all, this notably compact model leaves the competition in the dust — as does its price.\n\n[\\$1,900 from REI](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\n[\\$1,900 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/191999\/4\/216842?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$1,900 from Dick's Sporting Goods](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/206475\/4\/216842?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-interAd)\n\n# What we looked for\n***\n- How does it ride?\n  \n  We assessed how each bike felt to ride — pedaling, steering, shifting, braking — and how stable it seemed.\n- How does it fold?\n  \n  Did we have trouble figuring out how to fold and unfold the bike? Does it have a secure mechanism to keep it folded?\n- Is it adjustable?\n  \n  Unlike regular bikes, folding ones tend to come in only one size, so the handlebars as well as the seatpost should be adjustable.\n- How compact is it?\n  \n  Does it fit under our desk at work, or under a subway turnstile? Would we be able to fit it in the back seat of a car if necessary?\n\n[How we tested](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#how-we-picked-and-tested)\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20377\/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\n## [The best folding bike](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon \"The best folding bike\")\n### [Dahon Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon \"Dahon Mariner D8\")\n\nThis eight-speed bike hits the high notes for a commuter folder: a smooth ride, an easy-to-use folding mechanism, and a rear rack and fenders.\n\n[\\$899 from Dahon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\nThe eight-speed [Dahon Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/61600\/?merchant=Dahon) offers the features and performance most commuter cyclists may want, in a practical, affordable package. The Mariner D8 is comfortable to ride, going smoothly over bumps and shifting fluidly up and down hills. It folds and unfolds quickly, and it latches securely into both modes.\n\nIts design also addresses practical concerns: The Mariner D8 has fenders to thwart rainy-road splashes, a rear rack, and the option for a frame-mounted front bag.\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20095\/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\n## [A very close second](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"A very close second\")\n### [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"Tern Link D8\")\n\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\n\n[\\$1,025 from Tern](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\nThe eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/132704\/?merchant=Tern) provides a few upgrades over the Mariner D8 that may suit taller riders.\n\nOur testers raved about the proprietary handlebar stem, which allows height and angle adjustment via two simple quick-release levers. One bike expert praised the design of the front brake, which is mounted close to the frame to reduce snagging, as well as the “top-shelf” puncture-resistant tires.\n\nStill, some testers disliked how the Link D8 folds — the handlebars end up on the outside — preferring the tighter package of our top pick. The Link D8 comes with a similar rear rack and front bag-mounting option as the Mariner D8.\n\n#### Upgrade pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20097\/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\n## [Compact and elegant](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI \"Compact and elegant\")\n### [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI \"Brompton C Line 6-Speed\")\n\nIf folding size trumps all, this notably compact model leaves the competition in the dust — as does its price.\n\n[\\$1,900 from REI](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\n[\\$1,900 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/191999\/4\/216842?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$1,900 from Dick's Sporting Goods](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/206475\/4\/216842?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods)\n\nFor some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get. The [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/61603\/?merchant=REI) elegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8.\n\nEven so, a Brompton bike comes close to a full-size bike experience on the road. The C Line 6-Speed provides the widest gear range — that is, the best options for both hilly and flat routes — of our picks.\n\nHowever, you’ll pay a premium for the small size and great ride: The C Line 6-Speed costs nearly twice as much as our other two picks. And if you want an even wider possible range of gears, consider the C Line 12-Speed, which costs a cool \\$2,000.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-interAd2)\n\n## The research\n## Why you should trust us\nAmy Roberts wrote the 2017 edition of this guide, and she’d been riding bikes around New York City for more than a decade and commuting regularly from Astoria to Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge. Freelance writer Duncan Niederlitz — who wrote the 2021 edition of this guide — worked for more than a decade as a professional bicycle mechanic, in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and England.\n\nFor this guide:\n\n- Amy interviewed David Lam, owner of [Bfold](http:\/\/www.bfold.com\/), a folding-bike shop in Manhattan that carries Bike Friday, Brompton, and Tern, among other brands; Steven Huang, a consultant for Birdy and Brompton also based in New York City; Stephen Cuomo, a folding-bike industry consultant in Connecticut; and bike expert Damon Strub, owner of the Queens, New York–based custom-bike shop [Nomad Cycle](http:\/\/nomadcycle.com\/), who answered technical questions about derailleurs and hubs.\n- Between them, Amy and Duncan unboxed, assembled (if needed), adjusted, assessed, and test-rode 15 folding bikes. In 2017 Amy tested our initial group of bikes in New York City. In 2020 and 2021, Duncan tested updated and new bikes against our previous picks — with an eye especially toward their ability to handle longer rides — in Southern California.\n- Like all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products with complete editorial independence. We are never made aware of any [business implications](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/how-wirecutter-makes-money\/) of our editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/about\/).\n\n#### Spring is coming\\!\n- [![The 28 Best Gifts for Cyclists](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2025\/11\/GIFTS-CYCLISTS-2048px-timber-bell-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/gifts\/best-gifts-for-cyclists\/)\n  \n  ### [The 28 Best Gifts for Cyclists](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/gifts\/best-gifts-for-cyclists\/)\n  Most cyclists are gearheads by nature, and finding the right gift can be daunting. These finds are approved, endorsed, and coveted by our in-house bicycle enthusiasts.\n\n## Who this is for\nAnyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons.\n\nOriginally, we focused on the commuter segment: the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week; who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation; who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft; and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back.\n\nFor the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike — even if it folds. This is especially true if they’re living on a boat or in an RV, and a bike could be their only other form of transportation while at dock or at a campground. We also wanted to make sure our picks would be comfortable for getting into town to shop or seeing the local sights.\n\nAs we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer.\n\nEven so, our picks have some limitations. For starters, most folding bikes typically can’t accommodate riders who are under 4-foot-8 or over 6-foot-3, and most can’t carry riders who weigh more than about 220 pounds (or at least their manufacturers don’t recommend that).\n\nWhen you’re picking a folding bike, first consider your reasons for getting one. These can include having limited room for storage (in, say, an RV or an apartment), needing to fit a bike onto a bus or in a suitcase for traveling, or needing to adhere to local public transportation rules.\n\nAs we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. First of all, you’ll be able to test-ride the bike before committing to it. Second, the shop’s mechanics will assemble the bike for you, adjust the gearing so that it’s shifting smoothly, and make sure the brakes and other safety-related features work properly. You’ll also have someone to go to for any warranty-related repairs and proper bike maintenance.\n\n#### Further reading\n- [![The Best Hybrid Bike](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/hybridbikes-2048px-2457-2x3-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hybrid-commuter-bike\/)\n  \n  ### [The Best Hybrid Bike](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hybrid-commuter-bike\/)\n  After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-2)\n\n## How we picked and tested\n![A collection of eleven different styles of folding bikes stored in a small living room.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0276.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nAlthough a single folding bike takes up very little space, storing 11 of them in one New York City living room is a different story. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nWe started by zeroing in on the brands and models that had good reputations and good reviews from other outlets, such as [BikeRadar](https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-folding-bikes\/), [Folding Bike Guy](http:\/\/www.foldingbikeguy.com\/), [Momentum Mag](https:\/\/momentummag.com\/category\/gear\/bikes\/folding-bike\/), and [Bicycling](https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a27613652\/tern-byb-s11-review\/). We settled on bikes with:\n\n- **Wheels 16 to 20 inches in diameter:** Smaller wheels would be impractical in terms of speed and handling over the distance of a typical commute. Larger wheels would be awkward on a train and may not fit under a desk.\n- **Between six and eight gears:** You should have options when tackling hills and bridges.\n- **Drivetrains that use a chain:** Belt drives have their advantages — they don’t need regular lubrication, and they’re clean and virtually maintenance-free. But the drivetrains that can use them are costly.\n- **Fenders, either standard or as an option:** Fenders can protect your work clothing.\n- **Racks or other luggage systems to hold cargo:** You might be traveling with a laptop, a change of shoes, or groceries.\n\nA number of companies sell very inexpensive folding bikes on Amazon and at big-box stores like Target and Walmart. However, because a rider’s life could quite literally be at stake should their bike suffer a mechanical failure, it’s worth spending a little more for a known brand with a reputation to maintain. Amy did test Amazon’s best seller, a \\$200 Schwinn model.\n\n![A person riding a silver Dahon Mariner D7 folding bike down a city street.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0438.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nAmy put an earlier version of our top pick — the Dahon Mariner D7 — through its paces on the streets of Astoria in Queens, New York. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nAmy rode each bike she tested on her commute into Manhattan and schlepped it back on the N train, folding the bike and then carrying it down subway stairs, through turnstiles (not all bikes fit), and onto the train (and then did the reverse on the other end). She considered each bike’s:\n\n- ride quality (pedaling, steering, shifting, braking, and overall ride experience)\n- comfort (adjustability for various body sizes, plus touchpoints such as the pedals, handlebar grips, and saddle)\n- ease of folding and unfolding\n- compactness and stability when the bike’s folded\n- weight and the distribution of weight for ease of carrying\n- inclusion of fenders (and assessment of quality)\n- availability and usefulness of cargo options (such as rack or bags)\n\nOnce Amy had done her part, she invited eight cyclist friends over for test rides. She asked them to rate the ride quality and the ease of folding and unfolding, as well as to provide commentary and suggest a price (as a way to gauge their perception of value).\n\nFor the 2021 update, Duncan tested five bikes on the same 17-mile loop near his home in Southern California to see how our picks compared with updated and new models on longer rides.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-3)\n\n## Top pick: Dahon Mariner D8\n![The Dahon Mariner D8 folding bike sitting upright in front of a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0359.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nCaroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20377\/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\n## [The best folding bike](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon \"The best folding bike\")\n### [Dahon Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon \"Dahon Mariner D8\")\n\nThis eight-speed bike hits the high notes for a commuter folder: a smooth ride, an easy-to-use folding mechanism, and a rear rack and fenders.\n\n[\\$899 from Dahon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\n[Dahon’s Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/61600\/?merchant=Dahon) ranked as our first choice after testing thanks to its features, which included everything on the list of what most commuter riders want in a folding bike.\n\n**It’s smooth to ride and shift.** It’s also appropriately geared for pedaling up hills. Amy rode the bike across the Queensboro Bridge to Manhattan comfortably on the fourth-easiest of its eight gears. The D8 is rigged with a trigger shifter, an upgrade to the twist shifters seen on the D7 and many other folding bikes. Tellingly, our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” Although the panelists weren’t able to test the D8, Amy was able to, and the ride quality hadn’t changed. Duncan took the Mariner D8 on a 17-mile ride and found it rode as comfortably as any of the other folding bikes he tested, with enough fit adjustability to accommodate for different longer-riding positions.\n\n**This bike folds down tight.** After the five-step process is done, the aluminum frame locks together with a magnet between the 20-inch wheels. When folded, the bike lands in the middle of the size range — it wasn’t the smallest of our picks, but it was narrow enough to fit through subway turnstiles and compact enough to avoid drawing too many annoyed looks on an elevator. Its 28-pound weight is average (news flash: none of these bikes are really very light).\n\nOur cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.”\n\n**It fits more riders than the competition.** It’s rated for riders up to 230 pounds (slightly more than with most other bikes, which have an upper payload limit of 220 pounds). The handlebars both pivot and telescope to accommodate riders of different heights (from 4-foot-9 to 6-foot-3) or riders who simply prefer a more-upright position.\n\n![The Mariner D8 folding bike shown folded up.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0311.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nIn this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A close up of the handle bars.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-3718.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe trigger shifters on the new version of the Mariner, the D8, replaced the D7’s twist shifters. Caroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nIn this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![The Mariner D8 folding bike shown folded up.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0311.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A close up of the handle bars.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-3718.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n**It’s set up well for carrying gear.** The Mariner D8 comes with fenders as well as a rear rack, which has a nicely designed clip-on bungee cord (so you don’t have to buy or hunt for something else to use). For Amy’s eight-block ride home, the rack held a 4-pound bag of dog food securely in place.\n\nIf you plan to use panniers (those saddlebag-looking pouches) with the Mariner D8’s rear rack, Dahon recommends using ones intended for the front of a regular bike. They are usually smaller, so you won’t hit them with your heel when you’re pedaling. If you want to try using [larger panniers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-rack-basket-panniers\/) on the rack, we recommend taking the bike with you while pannier shopping, or at least taking careful measurements. The D8 also has bolt holes for a front-carrier attachment, should you prefer to outfit the bike with a so-designed front bag or basket.\n\n![A close up of the folding mechanism on the body of the mariner d8 folding bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/folding-bikes-lowres-3721-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265)\n\nA handy “ideal folding height mark” indicator on the Mariner helps you get the right alignment for folding. Caroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**It can be hard to push when it’s folded.** In theory, you’re supposed to be able to do so, keeping the seat raised so that you can steer with it. But some people found doing this to be more cumbersome than it was worth.\n\n**Like most of these bikes, the Mariner D8 was awkward to carry one-handed.** But for a 20-inch wheeled bike, it was about as good as you can expect. Folding-bike expert Steven Huang’s pro tip: For easier carrying, especially up and down stairs, keep the folding bike open, and turn it around so that you can rest the seat on your shoulder.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4)\n\n## Runner-up: Tern Link D8\n![A Tern Link D8 folding bike with its kickstand down standing on a street in front of a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0353.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![]()](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\n## [A very close second](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"A very close second\")\n### [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"Tern Link D8\")\n\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\n\n[\\$1,025 from Tern](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\nIf our top pick is unavailable, or if you’re taller than 5-foot-8 or so, we recommend the eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/132704\/?merchant=Tern).\n\n**Its handlebars employ an unusual, easy-to-adjust stem.** The most obvious difference between the Link D8 and our top pick, which both have aluminum frames, is the handlebar stem, which uses Tern’s patented Andros pivoting system. You can also change both the angle and height of the bars by lifting two quick-release levers and maneuvering the bars into place in one fell swoop.\n\nIf you are tall or fussy about either an upright or more-aggressive riding position, you can likely get the fit you prefer with ease. Duncan found this stem incredibly useful in getting a good fit. Raising and lowering the stem also adjusted the reach (basically the distance of the handlebar from the rider). Doing this gave him a longer and lower riding position when he was on a faster ride with friends on their road bikes, and it gave him a taller and shorter (that is, more upright) one for cruising around to grab coffee.\n\n**This bike equals our top pick in both ride quality and gear carrying.** It offers a great ride, with smooth shifting, and it comes with a rear rack and bungee, as well as a front frame-mounting point for an optional front bag.\n\n![Tern Link D8 bike shown folded sitting on a street in front a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0319.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nWhen you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A closeup of the Tern D8 folding bike's handlebars.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0370.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nHere, you can see the Link D8’s unusual adjustable stem, which attaches the handlebars to the frame of the bike. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A person shown adjusting the bungee cord on the back of the Tern Link D8 folding bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0373.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nLike our top pick, the Link D8 comes with a detachable bungee cord on its rear rack. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nWhen you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![Tern Link D8 bike shown folded sitting on a street in front a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0319.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A closeup of the Tern D8 folding bike's handlebars.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0370.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A person shown adjusting the bungee cord on the back of the Tern Link D8 folding bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0373.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n**And some of its components are better.** The Link D8 is outfitted with puncture-resistant, cushiony 20-inch Schwalbe Big Apple tires, which bike expert Damon Strub pointed out as a highlight, given the bike’s price. (By comparison, the Dahon Mariner D8 comes with Dahon-branded tires.) We also liked the ergonomic handlebar grips, which have a softer feel than the similarly shaped grips on the Mariner D8, and the thoughtful placement of the front brake, behind the fork and out of the way.\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**The way it folds was polarizing.** Unlike the Mariner D8, the Link D8’s handlebars release to the outside, which some testers didn’t like. When the Link D8 was folded the handlebars kind of dangled, even when we “secured” them with the included rubber strap; we’d prefer a more automatic latching system, like on the Mariner D8 or Brompton bikes. However, if you leave the handlebars up, you can push the bike when it’s folded, which is a nice feature if you don’t want to lug the folded bike along, say, a train platform.\n\n**It doesn’t fold down as small as our top pick.** The Link D8 has a larger folded footprint than the Mariner D8 (the Link D8 is nearly 3 inches wider).\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5)\n\n## Upgrade pick: Brompton C Line 6-Speed\n![A person shown holding upright the Brompton S6L 6-speed folding bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0361.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Upgrade pick\n[![]()](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\n## [Compact and elegant](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI \"Compact and elegant\")\n### [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI \"Brompton C Line 6-Speed\")\n\nIf folding size trumps all, this notably compact model leaves the competition in the dust — as does its price.\n\n[\\$1,900 from REI](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\n[\\$1,900 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/191999\/4\/216842?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$1,900 from Dick's Sporting Goods](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/206475\/4\/216842?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods)\n\nThe [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/61603\/?merchant=REI) is a great, but pricey, pick for those seeking go-anywhere capability.\n\n**Its folding mechanism is innovative.** The rear wheel rotates under, the front wheel tucks into the side, and the handlebars fall sideways and lock into place. The typical fold-in-half frames of our other picks look clunky and huge by comparison.\n\n**It folds smaller than other bikes we tested.** The folded C Line 6-Speed stands 3.4 inches shorter and measures 2 inches narrower and 8.1 inches shorter front to back than the Dahon Mariner D8. If you want to tuck your bike under your desk or bring it into stores with narrow aisles, then smaller is, of course, better. For RVers and boaters, this bike, which has 16-inch wheels, can squeeze into tight spaces where a 20-inch wheeled bike may not fit.\n\n![A folded up orange Brompton S6L bike sitting on a street in front of a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0314.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nBy itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![The Brompton S6L shown noticeably more compact when lined up next to folding bikes of various makes and models.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0324.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nIn a lineup of the folding bikes we tested, the Brompton bike really stands out — or, rather, just the opposite. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nBy itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A folded up orange Brompton S6L bike sitting on a street in front of a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0314.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![The Brompton S6L shown noticeably more compact when lined up next to folding bikes of various makes and models.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0324.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n**It has a great front luggage system.** This allows you to clip a number of well-designed bags from Brompton and other makers to the front of the bike; the bags can even hang out there (albeit a bit awkwardly) when the bike is folded.\n\n**It feels almost like a real bike.** One of the biggest factors is the wheelbase being as long as — or even longer than — most full-size bicycles. This, along with a well-balanced geometry, creates a very stable ride and sure handling, even at higher speeds, despite the small wheel size. Some of the other folding bikes we tested and rejected had much shorter wheelbases, which made it seem like we were riding a bike for kids and not just a small-wheeled bicycle.\n\nDespite the bike’s small wheels, we didn’t feel like we were sitting low to the ground. But the ride was somewhat stiff, mostly due to the high-pressure, low-volume tires — we noticed every little bump, including the seams in the sidewalk.\n\n**It has a greater gear range than our other picks.** Despite having only six speeds, the C Line model is configured with a three-speed internally geared hub (gears 1, 2, 3) and a rear derailleur that shifts between two external gears on the rear hub (called “+” and “–”). This unorthodox gearing arrangement on the bike provides a wide range of gears (good for climbing hills and going fast on the flats) and enables the compact fold. (Brompton also offers the [C Line](https:\/\/us.brompton.com\/c\/bikes\/c-line), the company’s original folding bike, in two other variants: a cheaper [2-Speed version](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70609\/217291\/4\/216853\/?merchant=Amazon) and a pricier [12-Speed version](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70610\/217194\/4\/216854\/?merchant=Brompton).)\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n![Brompton folding bike sitting on a street with the rear tire partially folded up to serve as a kick stand.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0362.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nWithout the option of a kickstand, you have to partly fold your Brompton bike if you have nowhere to lean it. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**The shifting itself takes some getting used to.** You aren’t supposed to pedal when changing the internal hub gears, but you do need to pedal when changing the two external ones. It may take a ride or two for that to come naturally.\n\n**And that big gear range has some tradeoffs.** Some riders said they perceived a big difference between the gears and sometimes “felt like Goldilocks,” forever looking for the gear that was “just right.” This is because the hub has such a big jump between gear ratios. You can shift the outer cogs to split that difference, but it does mean two shifts may be needed to find that perfect gear.\n\n**It’s not as light as you might expect, despite its size.** At Amy’s weigh-in, the Brompton bike, which has a steel frame, weighed more than 26 pounds — just a pound or two lighter than the Dahon Mariner D8 and the Tern Link D8.\n\n**And it’s expensive.** Both Brompton bikes we tested had the same six-speed drivetrain, but their handlebars were different: One had sport-style straight handlebars, the other had taller “medium-height” handlebars (your choice). Each usually sells for about \\$1,850.\n\n**Unlike our other picks, it has no kickstand.** Instead, you have to flip the back tire into a half-fold position then reach down and release a safety latch if you want to stop the bike and have it still stand up. A kickstand is just easier, and it isn’t hampered if you have something strapped to the rack.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6)\n\n## The competition\nWe’d liked the Tern BYB P9 and previously recommended it as another good option; however, it was replaced by the [Tern BYB P10](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/63230\/203726\/4\/190714\/?merchant=Tern), which has been persistently out of stock.\n\nWe wanted to love the [Bike Friday Pakit](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20099\/151551\/4\/61604\/?merchant=Bike%20Friday), which is available for order with a custom-made frame. It’s the only bike we tested that can accommodate riders as short as 4-foot-5. But although it’s made in Oregon of good components, our testers thought it felt less secure on the road. And the fenders Amy ordered kept rubbing on the front tire and getting caught on curbs. If you go with the Pakit, don’t get the fenders.\n\nA big selling point of the attractive [Citizen Bike Seoul](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20101\/107775\/4\/132710\/?merchant=Citizen%20Bike), sold directly from the company’s website, is that it comes ready to ride straight out of the box — on our test unit, even the tires were inflated. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the ride and gearing as smooth as those of bikes then costing just \\$100 more. Plus, the Seoul’s folded footprint was so large the bike wouldn’t fit through the subway turnstiles.\n\nWe’ve also tested and dismissed bikes by Allen Sports, Birdy, Dahon, Decathlon, Schwinn, and Tern that have since been discontinued or are no longer available in the US.\n\n## Care, maintenance, and safety\nAs with any bicycle, you should ideally buy a folding bike in person, at a local bike shop. That way you can test-ride it, and you can also have a knowledgeable person set it up and make sure it’s safely street-ready. If the folding-bike model you want isn’t in the store, the shop owner can typically order it for you.\n\nIf you do end up ordering online, unless you’re very knowledgeable about bicycle repair, take your bike to a local shop and have a pro set it up (and take the fee for that service into account when you’re weighing any online discount you’ve found). You will be entrusting your life to this bike, and the last thing you want is for the handlebars or who knows what else to come loose while you’re riding in traffic.\n\nTake the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off.\n\nWe also recommend regular tuneups (at least every year, and more often if you ride frequently) to have a pro assess what, if anything, needs adjusting or replacing.\n\nBecause folding bikes have more moving parts and quick releases than regular bikes, you may need to tighten the nuts or the clamps regularly. If you’re at all unsure about what to do or how to do it, take the bike to your local shop. Also, because the cable runs on a folding bike are generally longer — and abused more with all the folding and unfolding — you’ll need to get the shifting adjusted more frequently. And its brake calipers may get pulled off center occasionally. So keep an ear out for any rubbing or clicking sounds, and get the bike looked at if needed. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. Clamps should be very firm to close from about the halfway point on.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7)\n\n## What to look forward to\nWe’re testing a new line of bikes from Brompton called the [G Line](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70611\/217195\/4\/216856\/?merchant=Brompton). They have larger wheels than the original Brompton bikes (20 inches rather than 16 inches), hydraulic disc brakes instead of rim brakes, and knobbier tires meant for off-road riding.\n\n*This article was edited by Christine Ryan.*\n\n## Sources\n1. David Lam, [owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City](http:\/\/www.bfold.com\/ \"owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City\"), phone interview, April 5, 2017\n2. Steven Huang, [consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan](https:\/\/brommieyummie.wordpress.com\/ \"consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan\"), phone, email, and in-person interviews, 2017\n3. Stephen Cuomo, [industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York](https:\/\/www.bike-tube.net\/ \"industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York\"), phone interview, April 20, 2017\n4. Damon Strub, [owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York](http:\/\/nomadcycle.com\/ \"owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York\"), email and in-person interviews, 2017\n\n## Meet your guides\n![](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100)\n\nAmy Roberts\n\nWhat I Cover\n\nAmy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. She also served as a staff writer for the Good Housekeeping Institute for nearly five years, working closely with the engineers and other scientists to interpret product test results.\n\n![](https:\/\/dv-siren-prd.global.ssl.fastly.net\/static\/img\/favicon-wirecutter.svg)\n\nDuncan Niederlitz\n\n## Further reading\n- [![The Best Bike Racks for Small Homes and Apartments](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bike-racks-michelangelo-gravity-stand-lowres-3328.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments\/)\n  \n  ### [The Best Bike Storage Ideas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments\/)\n  by Christine Ryan\n  \n  After 30-plus hours of research and months of testing, we think the Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best way to store bikes in small spaces.\n- [![A blue gift box inside a blue bubble on a blue background.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2025\/12\/POD-BONUS-GIFTS-KIDS-2048px-3x2-1.png?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/wirecutter-show-podcast-20251212-gifts-kids-want\/)\n  \n  ### [Gift Guide 2025: Kids Tell Us What They Want](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/wirecutter-show-podcast-20251212-gifts-kids-want\/)\n  by Christine Cyr Clisset, Caira Blackwell, Rosie Guerin, and Abigail Keel\n  \n  What do kids actually want for the holidays? We consulted three elementary-schoolers to find out if our gift recommendations for kids were hitting the mark.\n- [![Five neck fans and an iced beverage on display in front of a yellow background.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2025\/08\/neckfans-2048px-3783-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-neck-fans\/)\n  \n  ### [On a Sweaty Summer Stroll, These Are the Neck Fans We Love](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-neck-fans\/)\n  by Thom Dunn\n  \n  Neck fans seemed like a novelty. But we lived with several over the past few summers — and realized they’re a pretty decent way to beat the heat on the go.\n- [![Our pick for best bike lock, the Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 With Double Loop Cable, shown installed on a bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/09\/bikelock-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-lock\/)\n  \n  ### [No Bike Lock Can Hold Out Forever. 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Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\n\n#### Upgrade pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20097\/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-interAd)\n\n## What we looked for\n***\n- How does it ride?\n  \n  We assessed how each bike felt to ride — pedaling, steering, shifting, braking — and how stable it seemed.\n- How does it fold?\n  \n  Did we have trouble figuring out how to fold and unfold the bike? Does it have a secure mechanism to keep it folded?\n- Is it adjustable?\n  \n  Unlike regular bikes, folding ones tend to come in only one size, so the handlebars as well as the seatpost should be adjustable.\n- How compact is it?\n  \n  Does it fit under our desk at work, or under a subway turnstile? Would we be able to fit it in the back seat of a car if necessary?\n\n[How we tested](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#how-we-picked-and-tested)\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20377\/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\nThe eight-speed [Dahon Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/61600\/?merchant=Dahon) offers the features and performance most commuter cyclists may want, in a practical, affordable package. The Mariner D8 is comfortable to ride, going smoothly over bumps and shifting fluidly up and down hills. It folds and unfolds quickly, and it latches securely into both modes.\n\nIts design also addresses practical concerns: The Mariner D8 has fenders to thwart rainy-road splashes, a rear rack, and the option for a frame-mounted front bag.\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20095\/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\n[A very close second](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"A very close second\")[Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"Tern Link D8\")\n\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\n\nThe eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/132704\/?merchant=Tern) provides a few upgrades over the Mariner D8 that may suit taller riders.\n\nOur testers raved about the proprietary handlebar stem, which allows height and angle adjustment via two simple quick-release levers. One bike expert praised the design of the front brake, which is mounted close to the frame to reduce snagging, as well as the “top-shelf” puncture-resistant tires.\n\nStill, some testers disliked how the Link D8 folds — the handlebars end up on the outside — preferring the tighter package of our top pick. The Link D8 comes with a similar rear rack and front bag-mounting option as the Mariner D8.\n\n#### Upgrade pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20097\/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\nFor some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get. The [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/61603\/?merchant=REI) elegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8.\n\nEven so, a Brompton bike comes close to a full-size bike experience on the road. The C Line 6-Speed provides the widest gear range — that is, the best options for both hilly and flat routes — of our picks.\n\nHowever, you’ll pay a premium for the small size and great ride: The C Line 6-Speed costs nearly twice as much as our other two picks. And if you want an even wider possible range of gears, consider the C Line 12-Speed, which costs a cool \\$2,000.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-interAd2)\n\nThe research\n\n## Why you should trust us\nAmy Roberts wrote the 2017 edition of this guide, and she’d been riding bikes around New York City for more than a decade and commuting regularly from Astoria to Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge. Freelance writer Duncan Niederlitz — who wrote the 2021 edition of this guide — worked for more than a decade as a professional bicycle mechanic, in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and England.\n\nFor this guide:\n\n- Amy interviewed David Lam, owner of [Bfold](http:\/\/www.bfold.com\/), a folding-bike shop in Manhattan that carries Bike Friday, Brompton, and Tern, among other brands; Steven Huang, a consultant for Birdy and Brompton also based in New York City; Stephen Cuomo, a folding-bike industry consultant in Connecticut; and bike expert Damon Strub, owner of the Queens, New York–based custom-bike shop [Nomad Cycle](http:\/\/nomadcycle.com\/), who answered technical questions about derailleurs and hubs.\n- Between them, Amy and Duncan unboxed, assembled (if needed), adjusted, assessed, and test-rode 15 folding bikes. In 2017 Amy tested our initial group of bikes in New York City. In 2020 and 2021, Duncan tested updated and new bikes against our previous picks — with an eye especially toward their ability to handle longer rides — in Southern California.\n- Like all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products with complete editorial independence. We are never made aware of any [business implications](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/how-wirecutter-makes-money\/) of our editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/about\/).\n\n## Who this is for\nAnyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons.\n\nOriginally, we focused on the commuter segment: the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week; who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation; who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft; and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back.\n\nFor the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike — even if it folds. This is especially true if they’re living on a boat or in an RV, and a bike could be their only other form of transportation while at dock or at a campground. We also wanted to make sure our picks would be comfortable for getting into town to shop or seeing the local sights.\n\nEven so, our picks have some limitations. For starters, most folding bikes typically can’t accommodate riders who are under 4-foot-8 or over 6-foot-3, and most can’t carry riders who weigh more than about 220 pounds (or at least their manufacturers don’t recommend that).\n\nWhen you’re picking a folding bike, first consider your reasons for getting one. These can include having limited room for storage (in, say, an RV or an apartment), needing to fit a bike onto a bus or in a suitcase for traveling, or needing to adhere to local public transportation rules.\n\nAs we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. First of all, you’ll be able to test-ride the bike before committing to it. Second, the shop’s mechanics will assemble the bike for you, adjust the gearing so that it’s shifting smoothly, and make sure the brakes and other safety-related features work properly. You’ll also have someone to go to for any warranty-related repairs and proper bike maintenance.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-2)\n\n## How we picked and tested\n![A collection of eleven different styles of folding bikes stored in a small living room.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0276.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nAlthough a single folding bike takes up very little space, storing 11 of them in one New York City living room is a different story. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nWe started by zeroing in on the brands and models that had good reputations and good reviews from other outlets, such as [BikeRadar](https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-folding-bikes\/), [Folding Bike Guy](http:\/\/www.foldingbikeguy.com\/), [Momentum Mag](https:\/\/momentummag.com\/category\/gear\/bikes\/folding-bike\/), and [Bicycling](https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a27613652\/tern-byb-s11-review\/). We settled on bikes with:\n\n- **Wheels 16 to 20 inches in diameter:** Smaller wheels would be impractical in terms of speed and handling over the distance of a typical commute. Larger wheels would be awkward on a train and may not fit under a desk.\n- **Between six and eight gears:** You should have options when tackling hills and bridges.\n- **Drivetrains that use a chain:** Belt drives have their advantages — they don’t need regular lubrication, and they’re clean and virtually maintenance-free. But the drivetrains that can use them are costly.\n- **Fenders, either standard or as an option:** Fenders can protect your work clothing.\n- **Racks or other luggage systems to hold cargo:** You might be traveling with a laptop, a change of shoes, or groceries.\n\nA number of companies sell very inexpensive folding bikes on Amazon and at big-box stores like Target and Walmart. However, because a rider’s life could quite literally be at stake should their bike suffer a mechanical failure, it’s worth spending a little more for a known brand with a reputation to maintain. Amy did test Amazon’s best seller, a \\$200 Schwinn model.\n\n![A person riding a silver Dahon Mariner D7 folding bike down a city street.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0438.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nAmy put an earlier version of our top pick — the Dahon Mariner D7 — through its paces on the streets of Astoria in Queens, New York. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nAmy rode each bike she tested on her commute into Manhattan and schlepped it back on the N train, folding the bike and then carrying it down subway stairs, through turnstiles (not all bikes fit), and onto the train (and then did the reverse on the other end). She considered each bike’s:\n\n- ride quality (pedaling, steering, shifting, braking, and overall ride experience)\n- comfort (adjustability for various body sizes, plus touchpoints such as the pedals, handlebar grips, and saddle)\n- ease of folding and unfolding\n- compactness and stability when the bike’s folded\n- weight and the distribution of weight for ease of carrying\n- inclusion of fenders (and assessment of quality)\n- availability and usefulness of cargo options (such as rack or bags)\n\nOnce Amy had done her part, she invited eight cyclist friends over for test rides. She asked them to rate the ride quality and the ease of folding and unfolding, as well as to provide commentary and suggest a price (as a way to gauge their perception of value).\n\nFor the 2021 update, Duncan tested five bikes on the same 17-mile loop near his home in Southern California to see how our picks compared with updated and new models on longer rides.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-3)\n\n## Top pick: Dahon Mariner D8\n![The Dahon Mariner D8 folding bike sitting upright in front of a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0359.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nCaroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20377\/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/216835?merchant=Dahon)\n\n[Dahon’s Mariner D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20377\/162521\/4\/61600\/?merchant=Dahon) ranked as our first choice after testing thanks to its features, which included everything on the list of what most commuter riders want in a folding bike.\n\n**It’s smooth to ride and shift.** It’s also appropriately geared for pedaling up hills. Amy rode the bike across the Queensboro Bridge to Manhattan comfortably on the fourth-easiest of its eight gears. The D8 is rigged with a trigger shifter, an upgrade to the twist shifters seen on the D7 and many other folding bikes. Tellingly, our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” Although the panelists weren’t able to test the D8, Amy was able to, and the ride quality hadn’t changed. Duncan took the Mariner D8 on a 17-mile ride and found it rode as comfortably as any of the other folding bikes he tested, with enough fit adjustability to accommodate for different longer-riding positions.\n\n**This bike folds down tight.** After the five-step process is done, the aluminum frame locks together with a magnet between the 20-inch wheels. When folded, the bike lands in the middle of the size range — it wasn’t the smallest of our picks, but it was narrow enough to fit through subway turnstiles and compact enough to avoid drawing too many annoyed looks on an elevator. Its 28-pound weight is average (news flash: none of these bikes are really very light).\n\n**It fits more riders than the competition.** It’s rated for riders up to 230 pounds (slightly more than with most other bikes, which have an upper payload limit of 220 pounds). The handlebars both pivot and telescope to accommodate riders of different heights (from 4-foot-9 to 6-foot-3) or riders who simply prefer a more-upright position.\n\nIn this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**It’s set up well for carrying gear.** The Mariner D8 comes with fenders as well as a rear rack, which has a nicely designed clip-on bungee cord (so you don’t have to buy or hunt for something else to use). For Amy’s eight-block ride home, the rack held a 4-pound bag of dog food securely in place.\n\nIf you plan to use panniers (those saddlebag-looking pouches) with the Mariner D8’s rear rack, Dahon recommends using ones intended for the front of a regular bike. They are usually smaller, so you won’t hit them with your heel when you’re pedaling. If you want to try using [larger panniers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-rack-basket-panniers\/) on the rack, we recommend taking the bike with you while pannier shopping, or at least taking careful measurements. The D8 also has bolt holes for a front-carrier attachment, should you prefer to outfit the bike with a so-designed front bag or basket.\n\n![A close up of the folding mechanism on the body of the mariner d8 folding bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/folding-bikes-lowres-3721-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265)\n\nA handy “ideal folding height mark” indicator on the Mariner helps you get the right alignment for folding. Caroline Enos\/NYT Wirecutter\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**It can be hard to push when it’s folded.** In theory, you’re supposed to be able to do so, keeping the seat raised so that you can steer with it. But some people found doing this to be more cumbersome than it was worth.\n\n**Like most of these bikes, the Mariner D8 was awkward to carry one-handed.** But for a 20-inch wheeled bike, it was about as good as you can expect. Folding-bike expert Steven Huang’s pro tip: For easier carrying, especially up and down stairs, keep the folding bike open, and turn it around so that you can rest the seat on your shoulder.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4)\n\n## Runner-up: Tern Link D8\n![A Tern Link D8 folding bike with its kickstand down standing on a street in front of a brick wall.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0353.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20095\/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern)\n\n[A very close second](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"A very close second\")[Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/216839?merchant=Tern \"Tern Link D8\")\n\nTall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though.\n\nIf our top pick is unavailable, or if you’re taller than 5-foot-8 or so, we recommend the eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20095\/107769\/4\/132704\/?merchant=Tern).\n\n**Its handlebars employ an unusual, easy-to-adjust stem.** The most obvious difference between the Link D8 and our top pick, which both have aluminum frames, is the handlebar stem, which uses Tern’s patented Andros pivoting system. You can also change both the angle and height of the bars by lifting two quick-release levers and maneuvering the bars into place in one fell swoop.\n\nIf you are tall or fussy about either an upright or more-aggressive riding position, you can likely get the fit you prefer with ease. Duncan found this stem incredibly useful in getting a good fit. Raising and lowering the stem also adjusted the reach (basically the distance of the handlebar from the rider). Doing this gave him a longer and lower riding position when he was on a faster ride with friends on their road bikes, and it gave him a taller and shorter (that is, more upright) one for cruising around to grab coffee.\n\n**This bike equals our top pick in both ride quality and gear carrying.** It offers a great ride, with smooth shifting, and it comes with a rear rack and bungee, as well as a front frame-mounting point for an optional front bag.\n\nWhen you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**And some of its components are better.** The Link D8 is outfitted with puncture-resistant, cushiony 20-inch Schwalbe Big Apple tires, which bike expert Damon Strub pointed out as a highlight, given the bike’s price. (By comparison, the Dahon Mariner D8 comes with Dahon-branded tires.) We also liked the ergonomic handlebar grips, which have a softer feel than the similarly shaped grips on the Mariner D8, and the thoughtful placement of the front brake, behind the fork and out of the way.\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**The way it folds was polarizing.** Unlike the Mariner D8, the Link D8’s handlebars release to the outside, which some testers didn’t like. When the Link D8 was folded the handlebars kind of dangled, even when we “secured” them with the included rubber strap; we’d prefer a more automatic latching system, like on the Mariner D8 or Brompton bikes. However, if you leave the handlebars up, you can push the bike when it’s folded, which is a nice feature if you don’t want to lug the folded bike along, say, a train platform.\n\n**It doesn’t fold down as small as our top pick.** The Link D8 has a larger folded footprint than the Mariner D8 (the Link D8 is nearly 3 inches wider).\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5)\n\n## Upgrade pick: Brompton C Line 6-Speed\n![A person shown holding upright the Brompton S6L 6-speed folding bike.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0361.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Upgrade pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/20097\/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/216842?merchant=REI)\n\nThe [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20097\/192000\/4\/61603\/?merchant=REI) is a great, but pricey, pick for those seeking go-anywhere capability.\n\n**Its folding mechanism is innovative.** The rear wheel rotates under, the front wheel tucks into the side, and the handlebars fall sideways and lock into place. The typical fold-in-half frames of our other picks look clunky and huge by comparison.\n\n**It folds smaller than other bikes we tested.** The folded C Line 6-Speed stands 3.4 inches shorter and measures 2 inches narrower and 8.1 inches shorter front to back than the Dahon Mariner D8. If you want to tuck your bike under your desk or bring it into stores with narrow aisles, then smaller is, of course, better. For RVers and boaters, this bike, which has 16-inch wheels, can squeeze into tight spaces where a 20-inch wheeled bike may not fit.\n\nBy itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**It has a great front luggage system.** This allows you to clip a number of well-designed bags from Brompton and other makers to the front of the bike; the bags can even hang out there (albeit a bit awkwardly) when the bike is folded.\n\n**It feels almost like a real bike.** One of the biggest factors is the wheelbase being as long as — or even longer than — most full-size bicycles. This, along with a well-balanced geometry, creates a very stable ride and sure handling, even at higher speeds, despite the small wheel size. Some of the other folding bikes we tested and rejected had much shorter wheelbases, which made it seem like we were riding a bike for kids and not just a small-wheeled bicycle.\n\nDespite the bike’s small wheels, we didn’t feel like we were sitting low to the ground. But the ride was somewhat stiff, mostly due to the high-pressure, low-volume tires — we noticed every little bump, including the seams in the sidewalk.\n\n**It has a greater gear range than our other picks.** Despite having only six speeds, the C Line model is configured with a three-speed internally geared hub (gears 1, 2, 3) and a rear derailleur that shifts between two external gears on the rear hub (called “+” and “–”). This unorthodox gearing arrangement on the bike provides a wide range of gears (good for climbing hills and going fast on the flats) and enables the compact fold. (Brompton also offers the [C Line](https:\/\/us.brompton.com\/c\/bikes\/c-line), the company’s original folding bike, in two other variants: a cheaper [2-Speed version](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70609\/217291\/4\/216853\/?merchant=Amazon) and a pricier [12-Speed version](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70610\/217194\/4\/216854\/?merchant=Brompton).)\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n![Brompton folding bike sitting on a street with the rear tire partially folded up to serve as a kick stand.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/06\/foldingbikes-2048px-0362.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nWithout the option of a kickstand, you have to partly fold your Brompton bike if you have nowhere to lean it. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**The shifting itself takes some getting used to.** You aren’t supposed to pedal when changing the internal hub gears, but you do need to pedal when changing the two external ones. It may take a ride or two for that to come naturally.\n\n**And that big gear range has some tradeoffs.** Some riders said they perceived a big difference between the gears and sometimes “felt like Goldilocks,” forever looking for the gear that was “just right.” This is because the hub has such a big jump between gear ratios. You can shift the outer cogs to split that difference, but it does mean two shifts may be needed to find that perfect gear.\n\n**It’s not as light as you might expect, despite its size.** At Amy’s weigh-in, the Brompton bike, which has a steel frame, weighed more than 26 pounds — just a pound or two lighter than the Dahon Mariner D8 and the Tern Link D8.\n\n**And it’s expensive.** Both Brompton bikes we tested had the same six-speed drivetrain, but their handlebars were different: One had sport-style straight handlebars, the other had taller “medium-height” handlebars (your choice). Each usually sells for about \\$1,850.\n\n**Unlike our other picks, it has no kickstand.** Instead, you have to flip the back tire into a half-fold position then reach down and release a safety latch if you want to stop the bike and have it still stand up. A kickstand is just easier, and it isn’t hampered if you have something strapped to the rack.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6)\n\n## The competition\nWe’d liked the Tern BYB P9 and previously recommended it as another good option; however, it was replaced by the [Tern BYB P10](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/63230\/203726\/4\/190714\/?merchant=Tern), which has been persistently out of stock.\n\nWe wanted to love the [Bike Friday Pakit](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20099\/151551\/4\/61604\/?merchant=Bike%20Friday), which is available for order with a custom-made frame. It’s the only bike we tested that can accommodate riders as short as 4-foot-5. But although it’s made in Oregon of good components, our testers thought it felt less secure on the road. And the fenders Amy ordered kept rubbing on the front tire and getting caught on curbs. If you go with the Pakit, don’t get the fenders.\n\nA big selling point of the attractive [Citizen Bike Seoul](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/20101\/107775\/4\/132710\/?merchant=Citizen%20Bike), sold directly from the company’s website, is that it comes ready to ride straight out of the box — on our test unit, even the tires were inflated. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the ride and gearing as smooth as those of bikes then costing just \\$100 more. Plus, the Seoul’s folded footprint was so large the bike wouldn’t fit through the subway turnstiles.\n\nWe’ve also tested and dismissed bikes by Allen Sports, Birdy, Dahon, Decathlon, Schwinn, and Tern that have since been discontinued or are no longer available in the US.\n\n## Care, maintenance, and safety\nAs with any bicycle, you should ideally buy a folding bike in person, at a local bike shop. That way you can test-ride it, and you can also have a knowledgeable person set it up and make sure it’s safely street-ready. If the folding-bike model you want isn’t in the store, the shop owner can typically order it for you.\n\nIf you do end up ordering online, unless you’re very knowledgeable about bicycle repair, take your bike to a local shop and have a pro set it up (and take the fee for that service into account when you’re weighing any online discount you’ve found). You will be entrusting your life to this bike, and the last thing you want is for the handlebars or who knows what else to come loose while you’re riding in traffic.\n\nWe also recommend regular tuneups (at least every year, and more often if you ride frequently) to have a pro assess what, if anything, needs adjusting or replacing.\n\nBecause folding bikes have more moving parts and quick releases than regular bikes, you may need to tighten the nuts or the clamps regularly. If you’re at all unsure about what to do or how to do it, take the bike to your local shop. Also, because the cable runs on a folding bike are generally longer — and abused more with all the folding and unfolding — you’ll need to get the shifting adjusted more frequently. And its brake calipers may get pulled off center occasionally. So keep an ear out for any rubbing or clicking sounds, and get the bike looked at if needed. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. Clamps should be very firm to close from about the halfway point on.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-bike\/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7)\n\n## What to look forward to\nWe’re testing a new line of bikes from Brompton called the [G Line](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70611\/217195\/4\/216856\/?merchant=Brompton). They have larger wheels than the original Brompton bikes (20 inches rather than 16 inches), hydraulic disc brakes instead of rim brakes, and knobbier tires meant for off-road riding.\n\n*This article was edited by Christine Ryan.*\n\n## Sources\n1. David Lam, [owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City](http:\/\/www.bfold.com\/ \"owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City\"), phone interview, April 5, 2017\n2. Steven Huang, [consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan](https:\/\/brommieyummie.wordpress.com\/ \"consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan\"), phone, email, and in-person interviews, 2017\n3. Stephen Cuomo, [industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York](https:\/\/www.bike-tube.net\/ \"industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York\"), phone interview, April 20, 2017\n4. Damon Strub, [owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York](http:\/\/nomadcycle.com\/ \"owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York\"), email and in-person interviews, 2017\n\n## Meet your guides\n![](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100)\n\nAmy Roberts\n\nWhat I Cover\n\nAmy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. She also served as a staff writer for the Good Housekeeping Institute for nearly five years, working closely with the engineers and other scientists to interpret product test results.\n\n![](https:\/\/dv-siren-prd.global.ssl.fastly.net\/static\/img\/favicon-wirecutter.svg)\n\nDuncan Niederlitz","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter A folding bike may be the most convenient mode of transportation on two wheels. It can get you from point A to point B as readily as a full-size bike, but you can stash it in a car trunk, tuck it under a desk, or store it in a closet, on a boat, or inside an RV. To suss out which folding bike does it all best for most riders, we pedaled and shifted, folded and unfolded, and carried and maneuvered 15 popular models. After our 85-plus hours of research and testing, the Dahon Mariner D8 edged to the front of the pack, combining a comfortable ride and easy folding with good-enough components, all for a reasonable price. Everything we recommend Top pick Runner-up A very close second Tern Link D8 Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. Upgrade pick Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT What we looked for How does it ride? We assessed how each bike felt to ride — pedaling, steering, shifting, braking — and how stable it seemed. How does it fold? Did we have trouble figuring out how to fold and unfold the bike? Does it have a secure mechanism to keep it folded? Is it adjustable? Unlike regular bikes, folding ones tend to come in only one size, so the handlebars as well as the seatpost should be adjustable. How compact is it? Does it fit under our desk at work, or under a subway turnstile? Would we be able to fit it in the back seat of a car if necessary? How we tested Top pick The eight-speed Dahon Mariner D8 offers the features and performance most commuter cyclists may want, in a practical, affordable package. The Mariner D8 is comfortable to ride, going smoothly over bumps and shifting fluidly up and down hills. It folds and unfolds quickly, and it latches securely into both modes. Its design also addresses practical concerns: The Mariner D8 has fenders to thwart rainy-road splashes, a rear rack, and the option for a frame-mounted front bag. Runner-up A very close second Tern Link D8 Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. The eight-speed Tern Link D8 provides a few upgrades over the Mariner D8 that may suit taller riders. Our testers raved about the proprietary handlebar stem, which allows height and angle adjustment via two simple quick-release levers. One bike expert praised the design of the front brake, which is mounted close to the frame to reduce snagging, as well as the “top-shelf” puncture-resistant tires. Still, some testers disliked how the Link D8 folds — the handlebars end up on the outside — preferring the tighter package of our top pick. The Link D8 comes with a similar rear rack and front bag-mounting option as the Mariner D8. Upgrade pick For some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get. The Brompton C Line 6-Speed elegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8. Even so, a Brompton bike comes close to a full-size bike experience on the road. The C Line 6-Speed provides the widest gear range — that is, the best options for both hilly and flat routes — of our picks. However, you’ll pay a premium for the small size and great ride: The C Line 6-Speed costs nearly twice as much as our other two picks. And if you want an even wider possible range of gears, consider the C Line 12-Speed, which costs a cool $2,000. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT The research Why you should trust us Amy Roberts wrote the 2017 edition of this guide, and she’d been riding bikes around New York City for more than a decade and commuting regularly from Astoria to Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge. Freelance writer Duncan Niederlitz — who wrote the 2021 edition of this guide — worked for more than a decade as a professional bicycle mechanic, in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and England. For this guide: Amy interviewed David Lam, owner of Bfold , a folding-bike shop in Manhattan that carries Bike Friday, Brompton, and Tern, among other brands; Steven Huang, a consultant for Birdy and Brompton also based in New York City; Stephen Cuomo, a folding-bike industry consultant in Connecticut; and bike expert Damon Strub, owner of the Queens, New York–based custom-bike shop Nomad Cycle , who answered technical questions about derailleurs and hubs. Between them, Amy and Duncan unboxed, assembled (if needed), adjusted, assessed, and test-rode 15 folding bikes. In 2017 Amy tested our initial group of bikes in New York City. In 2020 and 2021, Duncan tested updated and new bikes against our previous picks — with an eye especially toward their ability to handle longer rides — in Southern California. Like all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products with complete editorial independence. We are never made aware of any business implications of our editorial recommendations. Read more about our editorial standards . Who this is for Anyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons. Originally, we focused on the commuter segment: the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week; who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation; who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft; and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back. For the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike — even if it folds. This is especially true if they’re living on a boat or in an RV, and a bike could be their only other form of transportation while at dock or at a campground. We also wanted to make sure our picks would be comfortable for getting into town to shop or seeing the local sights. Even so, our picks have some limitations. For starters, most folding bikes typically can’t accommodate riders who are under 4-foot-8 or over 6-foot-3, and most can’t carry riders who weigh more than about 220 pounds (or at least their manufacturers don’t recommend that). When you’re picking a folding bike, first consider your reasons for getting one. These can include having limited room for storage (in, say, an RV or an apartment), needing to fit a bike onto a bus or in a suitcase for traveling, or needing to adhere to local public transportation rules. As we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. First of all, you’ll be able to test-ride the bike before committing to it. Second, the shop’s mechanics will assemble the bike for you, adjust the gearing so that it’s shifting smoothly, and make sure the brakes and other safety-related features work properly. You’ll also have someone to go to for any warranty-related repairs and proper bike maintenance. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT How we picked and tested Although a single folding bike takes up very little space, storing 11 of them in one New York City living room is a different story. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter We started by zeroing in on the brands and models that had good reputations and good reviews from other outlets, such as BikeRadar , Folding Bike Guy , Momentum Mag , and Bicycling . We settled on bikes with: Wheels 16 to 20 inches in diameter: Smaller wheels would be impractical in terms of speed and handling over the distance of a typical commute. Larger wheels would be awkward on a train and may not fit under a desk. Between six and eight gears: You should have options when tackling hills and bridges. Drivetrains that use a chain: Belt drives have their advantages — they don’t need regular lubrication, and they’re clean and virtually maintenance-free. But the drivetrains that can use them are costly. Fenders, either standard or as an option: Fenders can protect your work clothing. Racks or other luggage systems to hold cargo: You might be traveling with a laptop, a change of shoes, or groceries. A number of companies sell very inexpensive folding bikes on Amazon and at big-box stores like Target and Walmart. However, because a rider’s life could quite literally be at stake should their bike suffer a mechanical failure, it’s worth spending a little more for a known brand with a reputation to maintain. Amy did test Amazon’s best seller, a $200 Schwinn model. Amy put an earlier version of our top pick — the Dahon Mariner D7 — through its paces on the streets of Astoria in Queens, New York. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Amy rode each bike she tested on her commute into Manhattan and schlepped it back on the N train, folding the bike and then carrying it down subway stairs, through turnstiles (not all bikes fit), and onto the train (and then did the reverse on the other end). She considered each bike’s: ride quality (pedaling, steering, shifting, braking, and overall ride experience) comfort (adjustability for various body sizes, plus touchpoints such as the pedals, handlebar grips, and saddle) ease of folding and unfolding compactness and stability when the bike’s folded weight and the distribution of weight for ease of carrying inclusion of fenders (and assessment of quality) availability and usefulness of cargo options (such as rack or bags) Once Amy had done her part, she invited eight cyclist friends over for test rides. She asked them to rate the ride quality and the ease of folding and unfolding, as well as to provide commentary and suggest a price (as a way to gauge their perception of value). For the 2021 update, Duncan tested five bikes on the same 17-mile loop near his home in Southern California to see how our picks compared with updated and new models on longer rides. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Top pick: Dahon Mariner D8 Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Dahon’s Mariner D8 ranked as our first choice after testing thanks to its features, which included everything on the list of what most commuter riders want in a folding bike. It’s smooth to ride and shift. It’s also appropriately geared for pedaling up hills. Amy rode the bike across the Queensboro Bridge to Manhattan comfortably on the fourth-easiest of its eight gears. The D8 is rigged with a trigger shifter, an upgrade to the twist shifters seen on the D7 and many other folding bikes. Tellingly, our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” Although the panelists weren’t able to test the D8, Amy was able to, and the ride quality hadn’t changed. Duncan took the Mariner D8 on a 17-mile ride and found it rode as comfortably as any of the other folding bikes he tested, with enough fit adjustability to accommodate for different longer-riding positions. This bike folds down tight. After the five-step process is done, the aluminum frame locks together with a magnet between the 20-inch wheels. When folded, the bike lands in the middle of the size range — it wasn’t the smallest of our picks, but it was narrow enough to fit through subway turnstiles and compact enough to avoid drawing too many annoyed looks on an elevator. Its 28-pound weight is average (news flash: none of these bikes are really very light). It fits more riders than the competition. It’s rated for riders up to 230 pounds (slightly more than with most other bikes, which have an upper payload limit of 220 pounds). The handlebars both pivot and telescope to accommodate riders of different heights (from 4-foot-9 to 6-foot-3) or riders who simply prefer a more-upright position. In this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter It’s set up well for carrying gear. The Mariner D8 comes with fenders as well as a rear rack, which has a nicely designed clip-on bungee cord (so you don’t have to buy or hunt for something else to use). For Amy’s eight-block ride home, the rack held a 4-pound bag of dog food securely in place. If you plan to use panniers (those saddlebag-looking pouches) with the Mariner D8’s rear rack, Dahon recommends using ones intended for the front of a regular bike. They are usually smaller, so you won’t hit them with your heel when you’re pedaling. If you want to try using larger panniers on the rack, we recommend taking the bike with you while pannier shopping, or at least taking careful measurements. The D8 also has bolt holes for a front-carrier attachment, should you prefer to outfit the bike with a so-designed front bag or basket. A handy “ideal folding height mark” indicator on the Mariner helps you get the right alignment for folding. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter Flaws but not dealbreakers It can be hard to push when it’s folded. In theory, you’re supposed to be able to do so, keeping the seat raised so that you can steer with it. But some people found doing this to be more cumbersome than it was worth. Like most of these bikes, the Mariner D8 was awkward to carry one-handed. But for a 20-inch wheeled bike, it was about as good as you can expect. Folding-bike expert Steven Huang’s pro tip: For easier carrying, especially up and down stairs, keep the folding bike open, and turn it around so that you can rest the seat on your shoulder. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Runner-up: Tern Link D8 Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Runner-up A very close second Tern Link D8 Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. If our top pick is unavailable, or if you’re taller than 5-foot-8 or so, we recommend the eight-speed Tern Link D8 . Its handlebars employ an unusual, easy-to-adjust stem. The most obvious difference between the Link D8 and our top pick, which both have aluminum frames, is the handlebar stem, which uses Tern’s patented Andros pivoting system. You can also change both the angle and height of the bars by lifting two quick-release levers and maneuvering the bars into place in one fell swoop. If you are tall or fussy about either an upright or more-aggressive riding position, you can likely get the fit you prefer with ease. Duncan found this stem incredibly useful in getting a good fit. Raising and lowering the stem also adjusted the reach (basically the distance of the handlebar from the rider). Doing this gave him a longer and lower riding position when he was on a faster ride with friends on their road bikes, and it gave him a taller and shorter (that is, more upright) one for cruising around to grab coffee. This bike equals our top pick in both ride quality and gear carrying. It offers a great ride, with smooth shifting, and it comes with a rear rack and bungee, as well as a front frame-mounting point for an optional front bag. When you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter And some of its components are better. The Link D8 is outfitted with puncture-resistant, cushiony 20-inch Schwalbe Big Apple tires, which bike expert Damon Strub pointed out as a highlight, given the bike’s price. (By comparison, the Dahon Mariner D8 comes with Dahon-branded tires.) We also liked the ergonomic handlebar grips, which have a softer feel than the similarly shaped grips on the Mariner D8, and the thoughtful placement of the front brake, behind the fork and out of the way. Flaws but not dealbreakers The way it folds was polarizing. Unlike the Mariner D8, the Link D8’s handlebars release to the outside, which some testers didn’t like. When the Link D8 was folded the handlebars kind of dangled, even when we “secured” them with the included rubber strap; we’d prefer a more automatic latching system, like on the Mariner D8 or Brompton bikes. However, if you leave the handlebars up, you can push the bike when it’s folded, which is a nice feature if you don’t want to lug the folded bike along, say, a train platform. It doesn’t fold down as small as our top pick. The Link D8 has a larger folded footprint than the Mariner D8 (the Link D8 is nearly 3 inches wider). Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Upgrade pick: Brompton C Line 6-Speed Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Upgrade pick The Brompton C Line 6-Speed is a great, but pricey, pick for those seeking go-anywhere capability. Its folding mechanism is innovative. The rear wheel rotates under, the front wheel tucks into the side, and the handlebars fall sideways and lock into place. The typical fold-in-half frames of our other picks look clunky and huge by comparison. It folds smaller than other bikes we tested. The folded C Line 6-Speed stands 3.4 inches shorter and measures 2 inches narrower and 8.1 inches shorter front to back than the Dahon Mariner D8. If you want to tuck your bike under your desk or bring it into stores with narrow aisles, then smaller is, of course, better. For RVers and boaters, this bike, which has 16-inch wheels, can squeeze into tight spaces where a 20-inch wheeled bike may not fit. By itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It has a great front luggage system. This allows you to clip a number of well-designed bags from Brompton and other makers to the front of the bike; the bags can even hang out there (albeit a bit awkwardly) when the bike is folded. It feels almost like a real bike. One of the biggest factors is the wheelbase being as long as — or even longer than — most full-size bicycles. This, along with a well-balanced geometry, creates a very stable ride and sure handling, even at higher speeds, despite the small wheel size. Some of the other folding bikes we tested and rejected had much shorter wheelbases, which made it seem like we were riding a bike for kids and not just a small-wheeled bicycle. Despite the bike’s small wheels, we didn’t feel like we were sitting low to the ground. But the ride was somewhat stiff, mostly due to the high-pressure, low-volume tires — we noticed every little bump, including the seams in the sidewalk. It has a greater gear range than our other picks. Despite having only six speeds, the C Line model is configured with a three-speed internally geared hub (gears 1, 2, 3) and a rear derailleur that shifts between two external gears on the rear hub (called “+” and “–”). This unorthodox gearing arrangement on the bike provides a wide range of gears (good for climbing hills and going fast on the flats) and enables the compact fold. (Brompton also offers the C Line , the company’s original folding bike, in two other variants: a cheaper 2-Speed version and a pricier 12-Speed version .) Flaws but not dealbreakers Without the option of a kickstand, you have to partly fold your Brompton bike if you have nowhere to lean it. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The shifting itself takes some getting used to. You aren’t supposed to pedal when changing the internal hub gears, but you do need to pedal when changing the two external ones. It may take a ride or two for that to come naturally. And that big gear range has some tradeoffs. Some riders said they perceived a big difference between the gears and sometimes “felt like Goldilocks,” forever looking for the gear that was “just right.” This is because the hub has such a big jump between gear ratios. You can shift the outer cogs to split that difference, but it does mean two shifts may be needed to find that perfect gear. It’s not as light as you might expect, despite its size. At Amy’s weigh-in, the Brompton bike, which has a steel frame, weighed more than 26 pounds — just a pound or two lighter than the Dahon Mariner D8 and the Tern Link D8. And it’s expensive. Both Brompton bikes we tested had the same six-speed drivetrain, but their handlebars were different: One had sport-style straight handlebars, the other had taller “medium-height” handlebars (your choice). Each usually sells for about $1,850. Unlike our other picks, it has no kickstand. Instead, you have to flip the back tire into a half-fold position then reach down and release a safety latch if you want to stop the bike and have it still stand up. A kickstand is just easier, and it isn’t hampered if you have something strapped to the rack. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT The competition We’d liked the Tern BYB P9 and previously recommended it as another good option; however, it was replaced by the Tern BYB P10 , which has been persistently out of stock. We wanted to love the Bike Friday Pakit , which is available for order with a custom-made frame. It’s the only bike we tested that can accommodate riders as short as 4-foot-5. But although it’s made in Oregon of good components, our testers thought it felt less secure on the road. And the fenders Amy ordered kept rubbing on the front tire and getting caught on curbs. If you go with the Pakit, don’t get the fenders. A big selling point of the attractive Citizen Bike Seoul , sold directly from the company’s website, is that it comes ready to ride straight out of the box — on our test unit, even the tires were inflated. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the ride and gearing as smooth as those of bikes then costing just $100 more. Plus, the Seoul’s folded footprint was so large the bike wouldn’t fit through the subway turnstiles. We’ve also tested and dismissed bikes by Allen Sports, Birdy, Dahon, Decathlon, Schwinn, and Tern that have since been discontinued or are no longer available in the US. Care, maintenance, and safety As with any bicycle, you should ideally buy a folding bike in person, at a local bike shop. That way you can test-ride it, and you can also have a knowledgeable person set it up and make sure it’s safely street-ready. If the folding-bike model you want isn’t in the store, the shop owner can typically order it for you. If you do end up ordering online, unless you’re very knowledgeable about bicycle repair, take your bike to a local shop and have a pro set it up (and take the fee for that service into account when you’re weighing any online discount you’ve found). You will be entrusting your life to this bike, and the last thing you want is for the handlebars or who knows what else to come loose while you’re riding in traffic. We also recommend regular tuneups (at least every year, and more often if you ride frequently) to have a pro assess what, if anything, needs adjusting or replacing. Because folding bikes have more moving parts and quick releases than regular bikes, you may need to tighten the nuts or the clamps regularly. If you’re at all unsure about what to do or how to do it, take the bike to your local shop. Also, because the cable runs on a folding bike are generally longer — and abused more with all the folding and unfolding — you’ll need to get the shifting adjusted more frequently. And its brake calipers may get pulled off center occasionally. So keep an ear out for any rubbing or clicking sounds, and get the bike looked at if needed. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. Clamps should be very firm to close from about the halfway point on. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT What to look forward to We’re testing a new line of bikes from Brompton called the G Line . They have larger wheels than the original Brompton bikes (20 inches rather than 16 inches), hydraulic disc brakes instead of rim brakes, and knobbier tires meant for off-road riding. This article was edited by Christine Ryan. Sources David Lam, owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City , phone interview, April 5, 2017 Steven Huang, consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan , phone, email, and in-person interviews, 2017 Stephen Cuomo, industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York , phone interview, April 20, 2017 Damon Strub, owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York , email and in-person interviews, 2017 Meet your guides Amy Roberts What I Cover Amy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. She also served as a staff writer for the Good Housekeeping Institute for nearly five years, working closely with the engineers and other scientists to interpret product test results. Duncan Niederlitz
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[Headphones](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headphones/) - [Over‑ear headphones](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-ear-headphones/) - [Noise‑cancelling headphones](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/) - [Sleep headphones](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-headphones/) - [Bone‑conduction headphones](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bone-conduction-headphones/) - Earbuds - [Wireless earbuds](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-earbuds/) - [Wired earbuds](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones/) - [Workout earbuds](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/) - Home Audio - [Turntables & record players](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-turntable/) - [CD players](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-cd-player/) - [AV receivers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-receiver/) - 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[Valentine's Day gifts for kids](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/valentines-day-gifts-for-kids/) - [Cheap gifts under \$25](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/cheap-valentines-day-under-25/) - [Last‑minute gifts](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/) - [Gifts for boyfriends](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-boyfriend/) - [Gifts for girlfriends](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-girlfriend/) - [Galentine's Day gifts](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-galentines-day-gifts/) - [Personalized gifts](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/personalized/) - Gifts to Send - [Online flower delivery](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-flower-delivery/) - [Boxed chocolates](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-boxed-chocolates/) - [Gift baskets](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gift-baskets/) - Gifts to Give - [All Gifts](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/) - 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[Outdoors](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/) 2. [Cycling](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/cycling/) # The Best Folding Bike Updated September 16, 2025 ![](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0330-2x1-1.jpg?width=150&quality=20&crop=2:1&auto=webp) ![A person shown standing infront of a brick wall holding a Dahon Mariner D8, our pick for the best folding bike.]() Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter [![Amy Roberts](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/amy-roberts/) By [Amy Roberts](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/amy-roberts/) and [Duncan Niederlitz](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/duncan-niederlitz/) A folding bike may be the most convenient mode of transportation on two wheels. It can get you from point A to point B as readily as a full-size bike, but you can stash it in a car trunk, tuck it under a desk, or store it in a closet, on a boat, or inside an RV. To suss out which folding bike does it all best for most riders, we pedaled and shifted, folded and unfolded, and carried and maneuvered 15 popular models. After our 85-plus hours of research and testing, the [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/61600/?merchant=Dahon) edged to the front of the pack, combining a comfortable ride and easy folding with good-enough components, all for a reasonable price. ### Everything we recommend #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20377/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) ## [The best folding bike](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon "The best folding bike") ### [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon "Dahon Mariner D8") This eight-speed bike hits the high notes for a commuter folder: a smooth ride, an easy-to-use folding mechanism, and a rear rack and fenders. [\$899 from Dahon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20095/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) ## [A very close second](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "A very close second") ### [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "Tern Link D8") Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. [\$1,025 from Tern](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) #### Upgrade pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20097/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) ## [Compact and elegant](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI "Compact and elegant") ### [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI "Brompton C Line 6-Speed") If folding size trumps all, this notably compact model leaves the competition in the dust — as does its price. [\$1,900 from REI](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) [\$1,900 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/191999/4/216842?merchant=Amazon) [\$1,900 from Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/206475/4/216842?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods) Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-interAd) # What we looked for * - How does it ride? We assessed how each bike felt to ride — pedaling, steering, shifting, braking — and how stable it seemed. - How does it fold? Did we have trouble figuring out how to fold and unfold the bike? Does it have a secure mechanism to keep it folded? - Is it adjustable? Unlike regular bikes, folding ones tend to come in only one size, so the handlebars as well as the seatpost should be adjustable. - How compact is it? Does it fit under our desk at work, or under a subway turnstile? Would we be able to fit it in the back seat of a car if necessary? [How we tested](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#how-we-picked-and-tested) #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20377/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) ## [The best folding bike](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon "The best folding bike") ### [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon "Dahon Mariner D8") This eight-speed bike hits the high notes for a commuter folder: a smooth ride, an easy-to-use folding mechanism, and a rear rack and fenders. [\$899 from Dahon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) The eight-speed [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/61600/?merchant=Dahon) offers the features and performance most commuter cyclists may want, in a practical, affordable package. The Mariner D8 is comfortable to ride, going smoothly over bumps and shifting fluidly up and down hills. It folds and unfolds quickly, and it latches securely into both modes. Its design also addresses practical concerns: The Mariner D8 has fenders to thwart rainy-road splashes, a rear rack, and the option for a frame-mounted front bag. #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20095/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) ## [A very close second](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "A very close second") ### [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "Tern Link D8") Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. [\$1,025 from Tern](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) The eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/132704/?merchant=Tern) provides a few upgrades over the Mariner D8 that may suit taller riders. Our testers raved about the proprietary handlebar stem, which allows height and angle adjustment via two simple quick-release levers. One bike expert praised the design of the front brake, which is mounted close to the frame to reduce snagging, as well as the “top-shelf” puncture-resistant tires. Still, some testers disliked how the Link D8 folds — the handlebars end up on the outside — preferring the tighter package of our top pick. The Link D8 comes with a similar rear rack and front bag-mounting option as the Mariner D8. #### Upgrade pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20097/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) ## [Compact and elegant](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI "Compact and elegant") ### [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI "Brompton C Line 6-Speed") If folding size trumps all, this notably compact model leaves the competition in the dust — as does its price. [\$1,900 from REI](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) [\$1,900 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/191999/4/216842?merchant=Amazon) [\$1,900 from Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/206475/4/216842?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods) For some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get. The [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/61603/?merchant=REI) elegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8. Even so, a Brompton bike comes close to a full-size bike experience on the road. The C Line 6-Speed provides the widest gear range — that is, the best options for both hilly and flat routes — of our picks. However, you’ll pay a premium for the small size and great ride: The C Line 6-Speed costs nearly twice as much as our other two picks. And if you want an even wider possible range of gears, consider the C Line 12-Speed, which costs a cool \$2,000. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-interAd2) ## The research ## Why you should trust us Amy Roberts wrote the 2017 edition of this guide, and she’d been riding bikes around New York City for more than a decade and commuting regularly from Astoria to Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge. Freelance writer Duncan Niederlitz — who wrote the 2021 edition of this guide — worked for more than a decade as a professional bicycle mechanic, in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and England. For this guide: - Amy interviewed David Lam, owner of [Bfold](http://www.bfold.com/), a folding-bike shop in Manhattan that carries Bike Friday, Brompton, and Tern, among other brands; Steven Huang, a consultant for Birdy and Brompton also based in New York City; Stephen Cuomo, a folding-bike industry consultant in Connecticut; and bike expert Damon Strub, owner of the Queens, New York–based custom-bike shop [Nomad Cycle](http://nomadcycle.com/), who answered technical questions about derailleurs and hubs. - Between them, Amy and Duncan unboxed, assembled (if needed), adjusted, assessed, and test-rode 15 folding bikes. In 2017 Amy tested our initial group of bikes in New York City. In 2020 and 2021, Duncan tested updated and new bikes against our previous picks — with an eye especially toward their ability to handle longer rides — in Southern California. - Like all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products with complete editorial independence. We are never made aware of any [business implications](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-wirecutter-makes-money/) of our editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/about/). #### Spring is coming\! - [![The 28 Best Gifts for Cyclists](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2025/11/GIFTS-CYCLISTS-2048px-timber-bell-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-cyclists/) ### [The 28 Best Gifts for Cyclists](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-cyclists/) Most cyclists are gearheads by nature, and finding the right gift can be daunting. These finds are approved, endorsed, and coveted by our in-house bicycle enthusiasts. ## Who this is for Anyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons. Originally, we focused on the commuter segment: the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week; who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation; who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft; and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back. For the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike — even if it folds. This is especially true if they’re living on a boat or in an RV, and a bike could be their only other form of transportation while at dock or at a campground. We also wanted to make sure our picks would be comfortable for getting into town to shop or seeing the local sights. As we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. Even so, our picks have some limitations. For starters, most folding bikes typically can’t accommodate riders who are under 4-foot-8 or over 6-foot-3, and most can’t carry riders who weigh more than about 220 pounds (or at least their manufacturers don’t recommend that). When you’re picking a folding bike, first consider your reasons for getting one. These can include having limited room for storage (in, say, an RV or an apartment), needing to fit a bike onto a bus or in a suitcase for traveling, or needing to adhere to local public transportation rules. As we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. First of all, you’ll be able to test-ride the bike before committing to it. Second, the shop’s mechanics will assemble the bike for you, adjust the gearing so that it’s shifting smoothly, and make sure the brakes and other safety-related features work properly. You’ll also have someone to go to for any warranty-related repairs and proper bike maintenance. #### Further reading - [![The Best Hybrid Bike](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/hybridbikes-2048px-2457-2x3-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-commuter-bike/) ### [The Best Hybrid Bike](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-commuter-bike/) After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-2) ## How we picked and tested ![A collection of eleven different styles of folding bikes stored in a small living room.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0276.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Although a single folding bike takes up very little space, storing 11 of them in one New York City living room is a different story. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter We started by zeroing in on the brands and models that had good reputations and good reviews from other outlets, such as [BikeRadar](https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-folding-bikes/), [Folding Bike Guy](http://www.foldingbikeguy.com/), [Momentum Mag](https://momentummag.com/category/gear/bikes/folding-bike/), and [Bicycling](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a27613652/tern-byb-s11-review/). We settled on bikes with: - Wheels 16 to 20 inches in diameter: Smaller wheels would be impractical in terms of speed and handling over the distance of a typical commute. Larger wheels would be awkward on a train and may not fit under a desk. - Between six and eight gears: You should have options when tackling hills and bridges. - Drivetrains that use a chain: Belt drives have their advantages — they don’t need regular lubrication, and they’re clean and virtually maintenance-free. But the drivetrains that can use them are costly. - Fenders, either standard or as an option: Fenders can protect your work clothing. - Racks or other luggage systems to hold cargo: You might be traveling with a laptop, a change of shoes, or groceries. A number of companies sell very inexpensive folding bikes on Amazon and at big-box stores like Target and Walmart. However, because a rider’s life could quite literally be at stake should their bike suffer a mechanical failure, it’s worth spending a little more for a known brand with a reputation to maintain. Amy did test Amazon’s best seller, a \$200 Schwinn model. ![A person riding a silver Dahon Mariner D7 folding bike down a city street.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0438.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Amy put an earlier version of our top pick — the Dahon Mariner D7 — through its paces on the streets of Astoria in Queens, New York. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Amy rode each bike she tested on her commute into Manhattan and schlepped it back on the N train, folding the bike and then carrying it down subway stairs, through turnstiles (not all bikes fit), and onto the train (and then did the reverse on the other end). She considered each bike’s: - ride quality (pedaling, steering, shifting, braking, and overall ride experience) - comfort (adjustability for various body sizes, plus touchpoints such as the pedals, handlebar grips, and saddle) - ease of folding and unfolding - compactness and stability when the bike’s folded - weight and the distribution of weight for ease of carrying - inclusion of fenders (and assessment of quality) - availability and usefulness of cargo options (such as rack or bags) Once Amy had done her part, she invited eight cyclist friends over for test rides. She asked them to rate the ride quality and the ease of folding and unfolding, as well as to provide commentary and suggest a price (as a way to gauge their perception of value). For the 2021 update, Duncan tested five bikes on the same 17-mile loop near his home in Southern California to see how our picks compared with updated and new models on longer rides. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-3) ## Top pick: Dahon Mariner D8 ![The Dahon Mariner D8 folding bike sitting upright in front of a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0359.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20377/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) ## [The best folding bike](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon "The best folding bike") ### [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon "Dahon Mariner D8") This eight-speed bike hits the high notes for a commuter folder: a smooth ride, an easy-to-use folding mechanism, and a rear rack and fenders. [\$899 from Dahon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) [Dahon’s Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/61600/?merchant=Dahon) ranked as our first choice after testing thanks to its features, which included everything on the list of what most commuter riders want in a folding bike. It’s smooth to ride and shift. It’s also appropriately geared for pedaling up hills. Amy rode the bike across the Queensboro Bridge to Manhattan comfortably on the fourth-easiest of its eight gears. The D8 is rigged with a trigger shifter, an upgrade to the twist shifters seen on the D7 and many other folding bikes. Tellingly, our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” Although the panelists weren’t able to test the D8, Amy was able to, and the ride quality hadn’t changed. Duncan took the Mariner D8 on a 17-mile ride and found it rode as comfortably as any of the other folding bikes he tested, with enough fit adjustability to accommodate for different longer-riding positions. This bike folds down tight. After the five-step process is done, the aluminum frame locks together with a magnet between the 20-inch wheels. When folded, the bike lands in the middle of the size range — it wasn’t the smallest of our picks, but it was narrow enough to fit through subway turnstiles and compact enough to avoid drawing too many annoyed looks on an elevator. Its 28-pound weight is average (news flash: none of these bikes are really very light). Our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” It fits more riders than the competition. It’s rated for riders up to 230 pounds (slightly more than with most other bikes, which have an upper payload limit of 220 pounds). The handlebars both pivot and telescope to accommodate riders of different heights (from 4-foot-9 to 6-foot-3) or riders who simply prefer a more-upright position. ![The Mariner D8 folding bike shown folded up.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0311.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) In this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter ![A close up of the handle bars.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-3718.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The trigger shifters on the new version of the Mariner, the D8, replaced the D7’s twist shifters. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter In this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter ![The Mariner D8 folding bike shown folded up.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0311.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A close up of the handle bars.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-3718.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) It’s set up well for carrying gear. The Mariner D8 comes with fenders as well as a rear rack, which has a nicely designed clip-on bungee cord (so you don’t have to buy or hunt for something else to use). For Amy’s eight-block ride home, the rack held a 4-pound bag of dog food securely in place. If you plan to use panniers (those saddlebag-looking pouches) with the Mariner D8’s rear rack, Dahon recommends using ones intended for the front of a regular bike. They are usually smaller, so you won’t hit them with your heel when you’re pedaling. If you want to try using [larger panniers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-rack-basket-panniers/) on the rack, we recommend taking the bike with you while pannier shopping, or at least taking careful measurements. The D8 also has bolt holes for a front-carrier attachment, should you prefer to outfit the bike with a so-designed front bag or basket. ![A close up of the folding mechanism on the body of the mariner d8 folding bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/folding-bikes-lowres-3721-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265) A handy “ideal folding height mark” indicator on the Mariner helps you get the right alignment for folding. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter ### Flaws but not dealbreakers It can be hard to push when it’s folded. In theory, you’re supposed to be able to do so, keeping the seat raised so that you can steer with it. But some people found doing this to be more cumbersome than it was worth. Like most of these bikes, the Mariner D8 was awkward to carry one-handed. But for a 20-inch wheeled bike, it was about as good as you can expect. Folding-bike expert Steven Huang’s pro tip: For easier carrying, especially up and down stairs, keep the folding bike open, and turn it around so that you can rest the seat on your shoulder. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4) ## Runner-up: Tern Link D8 ![A Tern Link D8 folding bike with its kickstand down standing on a street in front of a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0353.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Runner-up [![]()](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) ## [A very close second](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "A very close second") ### [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "Tern Link D8") Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. [\$1,025 from Tern](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) If our top pick is unavailable, or if you’re taller than 5-foot-8 or so, we recommend the eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/132704/?merchant=Tern). Its handlebars employ an unusual, easy-to-adjust stem. The most obvious difference between the Link D8 and our top pick, which both have aluminum frames, is the handlebar stem, which uses Tern’s patented Andros pivoting system. You can also change both the angle and height of the bars by lifting two quick-release levers and maneuvering the bars into place in one fell swoop. If you are tall or fussy about either an upright or more-aggressive riding position, you can likely get the fit you prefer with ease. Duncan found this stem incredibly useful in getting a good fit. Raising and lowering the stem also adjusted the reach (basically the distance of the handlebar from the rider). Doing this gave him a longer and lower riding position when he was on a faster ride with friends on their road bikes, and it gave him a taller and shorter (that is, more upright) one for cruising around to grab coffee. This bike equals our top pick in both ride quality and gear carrying. It offers a great ride, with smooth shifting, and it comes with a rear rack and bungee, as well as a front frame-mounting point for an optional front bag. ![Tern Link D8 bike shown folded sitting on a street in front a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0319.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) When you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A closeup of the Tern D8 folding bike's handlebars.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0370.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Here, you can see the Link D8’s unusual adjustable stem, which attaches the handlebars to the frame of the bike. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A person shown adjusting the bungee cord on the back of the Tern Link D8 folding bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0373.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Like our top pick, the Link D8 comes with a detachable bungee cord on its rear rack. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter When you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![Tern Link D8 bike shown folded sitting on a street in front a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0319.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A closeup of the Tern D8 folding bike's handlebars.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0370.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A person shown adjusting the bungee cord on the back of the Tern Link D8 folding bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0373.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) And some of its components are better. The Link D8 is outfitted with puncture-resistant, cushiony 20-inch Schwalbe Big Apple tires, which bike expert Damon Strub pointed out as a highlight, given the bike’s price. (By comparison, the Dahon Mariner D8 comes with Dahon-branded tires.) We also liked the ergonomic handlebar grips, which have a softer feel than the similarly shaped grips on the Mariner D8, and the thoughtful placement of the front brake, behind the fork and out of the way. ### Flaws but not dealbreakers The way it folds was polarizing. Unlike the Mariner D8, the Link D8’s handlebars release to the outside, which some testers didn’t like. When the Link D8 was folded the handlebars kind of dangled, even when we “secured” them with the included rubber strap; we’d prefer a more automatic latching system, like on the Mariner D8 or Brompton bikes. However, if you leave the handlebars up, you can push the bike when it’s folded, which is a nice feature if you don’t want to lug the folded bike along, say, a train platform. It doesn’t fold down as small as our top pick. The Link D8 has a larger folded footprint than the Mariner D8 (the Link D8 is nearly 3 inches wider). Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5) ## Upgrade pick: Brompton C Line 6-Speed ![A person shown holding upright the Brompton S6L 6-speed folding bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0361.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Upgrade pick [![]()](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) ## [Compact and elegant](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI "Compact and elegant") ### [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI "Brompton C Line 6-Speed") If folding size trumps all, this notably compact model leaves the competition in the dust — as does its price. [\$1,900 from REI](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) [\$1,900 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/191999/4/216842?merchant=Amazon) [\$1,900 from Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/206475/4/216842?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods) The [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/61603/?merchant=REI) is a great, but pricey, pick for those seeking go-anywhere capability. Its folding mechanism is innovative. The rear wheel rotates under, the front wheel tucks into the side, and the handlebars fall sideways and lock into place. The typical fold-in-half frames of our other picks look clunky and huge by comparison. It folds smaller than other bikes we tested. The folded C Line 6-Speed stands 3.4 inches shorter and measures 2 inches narrower and 8.1 inches shorter front to back than the Dahon Mariner D8. If you want to tuck your bike under your desk or bring it into stores with narrow aisles, then smaller is, of course, better. For RVers and boaters, this bike, which has 16-inch wheels, can squeeze into tight spaces where a 20-inch wheeled bike may not fit. ![A folded up orange Brompton S6L bike sitting on a street in front of a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0314.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) By itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![The Brompton S6L shown noticeably more compact when lined up next to folding bikes of various makes and models.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0324.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) In a lineup of the folding bikes we tested, the Brompton bike really stands out — or, rather, just the opposite. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter By itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A folded up orange Brompton S6L bike sitting on a street in front of a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0314.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![The Brompton S6L shown noticeably more compact when lined up next to folding bikes of various makes and models.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0324.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) It has a great front luggage system. This allows you to clip a number of well-designed bags from Brompton and other makers to the front of the bike; the bags can even hang out there (albeit a bit awkwardly) when the bike is folded. It feels almost like a real bike. One of the biggest factors is the wheelbase being as long as — or even longer than — most full-size bicycles. This, along with a well-balanced geometry, creates a very stable ride and sure handling, even at higher speeds, despite the small wheel size. Some of the other folding bikes we tested and rejected had much shorter wheelbases, which made it seem like we were riding a bike for kids and not just a small-wheeled bicycle. Despite the bike’s small wheels, we didn’t feel like we were sitting low to the ground. But the ride was somewhat stiff, mostly due to the high-pressure, low-volume tires — we noticed every little bump, including the seams in the sidewalk. It has a greater gear range than our other picks. Despite having only six speeds, the C Line model is configured with a three-speed internally geared hub (gears 1, 2, 3) and a rear derailleur that shifts between two external gears on the rear hub (called “+” and “–”). This unorthodox gearing arrangement on the bike provides a wide range of gears (good for climbing hills and going fast on the flats) and enables the compact fold. (Brompton also offers the [C Line](https://us.brompton.com/c/bikes/c-line), the company’s original folding bike, in two other variants: a cheaper [2-Speed version](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70609/217291/4/216853/?merchant=Amazon) and a pricier [12-Speed version](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70610/217194/4/216854/?merchant=Brompton).) ### Flaws but not dealbreakers ![Brompton folding bike sitting on a street with the rear tire partially folded up to serve as a kick stand.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0362.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Without the option of a kickstand, you have to partly fold your Brompton bike if you have nowhere to lean it. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The shifting itself takes some getting used to. You aren’t supposed to pedal when changing the internal hub gears, but you do need to pedal when changing the two external ones. It may take a ride or two for that to come naturally. And that big gear range has some tradeoffs. Some riders said they perceived a big difference between the gears and sometimes “felt like Goldilocks,” forever looking for the gear that was “just right.” This is because the hub has such a big jump between gear ratios. You can shift the outer cogs to split that difference, but it does mean two shifts may be needed to find that perfect gear. It’s not as light as you might expect, despite its size. At Amy’s weigh-in, the Brompton bike, which has a steel frame, weighed more than 26 pounds — just a pound or two lighter than the Dahon Mariner D8 and the Tern Link D8. And it’s expensive. Both Brompton bikes we tested had the same six-speed drivetrain, but their handlebars were different: One had sport-style straight handlebars, the other had taller “medium-height” handlebars (your choice). Each usually sells for about \$1,850. Unlike our other picks, it has no kickstand.** Instead, you have to flip the back tire into a half-fold position then reach down and release a safety latch if you want to stop the bike and have it still stand up. A kickstand is just easier, and it isn’t hampered if you have something strapped to the rack. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6) ## The competition We’d liked the Tern BYB P9 and previously recommended it as another good option; however, it was replaced by the [Tern BYB P10](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/63230/203726/4/190714/?merchant=Tern), which has been persistently out of stock. We wanted to love the [Bike Friday Pakit](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20099/151551/4/61604/?merchant=Bike%20Friday), which is available for order with a custom-made frame. It’s the only bike we tested that can accommodate riders as short as 4-foot-5. But although it’s made in Oregon of good components, our testers thought it felt less secure on the road. And the fenders Amy ordered kept rubbing on the front tire and getting caught on curbs. If you go with the Pakit, don’t get the fenders. A big selling point of the attractive [Citizen Bike Seoul](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20101/107775/4/132710/?merchant=Citizen%20Bike), sold directly from the company’s website, is that it comes ready to ride straight out of the box — on our test unit, even the tires were inflated. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the ride and gearing as smooth as those of bikes then costing just \$100 more. Plus, the Seoul’s folded footprint was so large the bike wouldn’t fit through the subway turnstiles. We’ve also tested and dismissed bikes by Allen Sports, Birdy, Dahon, Decathlon, Schwinn, and Tern that have since been discontinued or are no longer available in the US. ## Care, maintenance, and safety As with any bicycle, you should ideally buy a folding bike in person, at a local bike shop. That way you can test-ride it, and you can also have a knowledgeable person set it up and make sure it’s safely street-ready. If the folding-bike model you want isn’t in the store, the shop owner can typically order it for you. If you do end up ordering online, unless you’re very knowledgeable about bicycle repair, take your bike to a local shop and have a pro set it up (and take the fee for that service into account when you’re weighing any online discount you’ve found). You will be entrusting your life to this bike, and the last thing you want is for the handlebars or who knows what else to come loose while you’re riding in traffic. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. We also recommend regular tuneups (at least every year, and more often if you ride frequently) to have a pro assess what, if anything, needs adjusting or replacing. Because folding bikes have more moving parts and quick releases than regular bikes, you may need to tighten the nuts or the clamps regularly. If you’re at all unsure about what to do or how to do it, take the bike to your local shop. Also, because the cable runs on a folding bike are generally longer — and abused more with all the folding and unfolding — you’ll need to get the shifting adjusted more frequently. And its brake calipers may get pulled off center occasionally. So keep an ear out for any rubbing or clicking sounds, and get the bike looked at if needed. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. Clamps should be very firm to close from about the halfway point on. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7) ## What to look forward to We’re testing a new line of bikes from Brompton called the [G Line](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70611/217195/4/216856/?merchant=Brompton). They have larger wheels than the original Brompton bikes (20 inches rather than 16 inches), hydraulic disc brakes instead of rim brakes, and knobbier tires meant for off-road riding. This article was edited by Christine Ryan. ## Sources 1. David Lam, [owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City](http://www.bfold.com/ "owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City"), phone interview, April 5, 2017 2. Steven Huang, [consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan](https://brommieyummie.wordpress.com/ "consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan"), phone, email, and in-person interviews, 2017 3. Stephen Cuomo, [industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York](https://www.bike-tube.net/ "industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York"), phone interview, April 20, 2017 4. Damon Strub, [owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York](http://nomadcycle.com/ "owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York"), email and in-person interviews, 2017 ## Meet your guides ![](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100) Amy Roberts What I Cover Amy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. She also served as a staff writer for the Good Housekeeping Institute for nearly five years, working closely with the engineers and other scientists to interpret product test results. ![](https://dv-siren-prd.global.ssl.fastly.net/static/img/favicon-wirecutter.svg) Duncan Niederlitz ## Further reading - [![The Best Bike Racks for Small Homes and Apartments](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bike-racks-michelangelo-gravity-stand-lowres-3328.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments/) ### [The Best Bike Storage Ideas](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments/) by Christine Ryan After 30-plus hours of research and months of testing, we think the Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best way to store bikes in small spaces. - [![A blue gift box inside a blue bubble on a blue background.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2025/12/POD-BONUS-GIFTS-KIDS-2048px-3x2-1.png?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/wirecutter-show-podcast-20251212-gifts-kids-want/) ### [Gift Guide 2025: Kids Tell Us What They Want](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/wirecutter-show-podcast-20251212-gifts-kids-want/) by Christine Cyr Clisset, Caira Blackwell, Rosie Guerin, and Abigail Keel What do kids actually want for the holidays? We consulted three elementary-schoolers to find out if our gift recommendations for kids were hitting the mark. - [![Five neck fans and an iced beverage on display in front of a yellow background.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2025/08/neckfans-2048px-3783-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-neck-fans/) ### [On a Sweaty Summer Stroll, These Are the Neck Fans We Love](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-neck-fans/) by Thom Dunn Neck fans seemed like a novelty. But we lived with several over the past few summers — and realized they’re a pretty decent way to beat the heat on the go. - [![Our pick for best bike lock, the Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 With Double Loop Cable, shown installed on a bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/09/bikelock-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-lock/) ### [No Bike Lock Can Hold Out Forever. But a Good One Might Convince Thieves to Look Elsewhere.](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-lock/) by Duncan Niederlitz and Eve O'Neill We tested nearly 40 bike locks, and the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 is the most affordable lock that will most likely need a power tool to be defeated. 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Readable Markdown	![A person shown standing infront of a brick wall holding a Dahon Mariner D8, our pick for the best folding bike.]() Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter [![Amy Roberts](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/amy-roberts/) A folding bike may be the most convenient mode of transportation on two wheels. It can get you from point A to point B as readily as a full-size bike, but you can stash it in a car trunk, tuck it under a desk, or store it in a closet, on a boat, or inside an RV. To suss out which folding bike does it all best for most riders, we pedaled and shifted, folded and unfolded, and carried and maneuvered 15 popular models. After our 85-plus hours of research and testing, the [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/61600/?merchant=Dahon) edged to the front of the pack, combining a comfortable ride and easy folding with good-enough components, all for a reasonable price. Everything we recommend #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20377/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20095/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) [A very close second](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "A very close second")[Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "Tern Link D8") Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. #### Upgrade pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20097/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-interAd) ## What we looked for * - How does it ride? We assessed how each bike felt to ride — pedaling, steering, shifting, braking — and how stable it seemed. - How does it fold? Did we have trouble figuring out how to fold and unfold the bike? Does it have a secure mechanism to keep it folded? - Is it adjustable? Unlike regular bikes, folding ones tend to come in only one size, so the handlebars as well as the seatpost should be adjustable. - How compact is it? Does it fit under our desk at work, or under a subway turnstile? Would we be able to fit it in the back seat of a car if necessary? [How we tested](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#how-we-picked-and-tested) #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20377/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) The eight-speed [Dahon Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/61600/?merchant=Dahon) offers the features and performance most commuter cyclists may want, in a practical, affordable package. The Mariner D8 is comfortable to ride, going smoothly over bumps and shifting fluidly up and down hills. It folds and unfolds quickly, and it latches securely into both modes. Its design also addresses practical concerns: The Mariner D8 has fenders to thwart rainy-road splashes, a rear rack, and the option for a frame-mounted front bag. #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20095/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) [A very close second](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "A very close second")[Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "Tern Link D8") Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. The eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/132704/?merchant=Tern) provides a few upgrades over the Mariner D8 that may suit taller riders. Our testers raved about the proprietary handlebar stem, which allows height and angle adjustment via two simple quick-release levers. One bike expert praised the design of the front brake, which is mounted close to the frame to reduce snagging, as well as the “top-shelf” puncture-resistant tires. Still, some testers disliked how the Link D8 folds — the handlebars end up on the outside — preferring the tighter package of our top pick. The Link D8 comes with a similar rear rack and front bag-mounting option as the Mariner D8. #### Upgrade pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20097/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) For some shoppers, the number-one criterion is how small a folding bike can get. The [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/61603/?merchant=REI) elegantly transforms into a package that shaves 3 inches off the height, 2 inches off the width, and 8 inches off the length of the folded Mariner D8. Even so, a Brompton bike comes close to a full-size bike experience on the road. The C Line 6-Speed provides the widest gear range — that is, the best options for both hilly and flat routes — of our picks. However, you’ll pay a premium for the small size and great ride: The C Line 6-Speed costs nearly twice as much as our other two picks. And if you want an even wider possible range of gears, consider the C Line 12-Speed, which costs a cool \$2,000. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-interAd2) The research ## Why you should trust us Amy Roberts wrote the 2017 edition of this guide, and she’d been riding bikes around New York City for more than a decade and commuting regularly from Astoria to Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge. Freelance writer Duncan Niederlitz — who wrote the 2021 edition of this guide — worked for more than a decade as a professional bicycle mechanic, in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and England. For this guide: - Amy interviewed David Lam, owner of [Bfold](http://www.bfold.com/), a folding-bike shop in Manhattan that carries Bike Friday, Brompton, and Tern, among other brands; Steven Huang, a consultant for Birdy and Brompton also based in New York City; Stephen Cuomo, a folding-bike industry consultant in Connecticut; and bike expert Damon Strub, owner of the Queens, New York–based custom-bike shop [Nomad Cycle](http://nomadcycle.com/), who answered technical questions about derailleurs and hubs. - Between them, Amy and Duncan unboxed, assembled (if needed), adjusted, assessed, and test-rode 15 folding bikes. In 2017 Amy tested our initial group of bikes in New York City. In 2020 and 2021, Duncan tested updated and new bikes against our previous picks — with an eye especially toward their ability to handle longer rides — in Southern California. - Like all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products with complete editorial independence. We are never made aware of any [business implications](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-wirecutter-makes-money/) of our editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/about/). ## Who this is for Anyone who wants to ride a bike without the bulky hassle of lugging and storing a full-size model may want to consider a folding bike. As you might imagine, with a category like folding bikes, selecting a pick that’s truly one-size-fits-all is pretty much impossible. After all, not only are people different sizes physically, but they also ride for a variety of reasons. Originally, we focused on the commuter segment: the riders who want to get to and from work at least a few days a week; who may have a bus, subway, or car ride within that equation; who want to bring their bike inside during the day to avoid theft; and who may want to carry some stuff on their bike, rather than on their back. For the 2021 update, we also considered the casual rider and, especially, recreational-vehicle owners, since many riders may have room for only one bike — even if it folds. This is especially true if they’re living on a boat or in an RV, and a bike could be their only other form of transportation while at dock or at a campground. We also wanted to make sure our picks would be comfortable for getting into town to shop or seeing the local sights. Even so, our picks have some limitations. For starters, most folding bikes typically can’t accommodate riders who are under 4-foot-8 or over 6-foot-3, and most can’t carry riders who weigh more than about 220 pounds (or at least their manufacturers don’t recommend that). When you’re picking a folding bike, first consider your reasons for getting one. These can include having limited room for storage (in, say, an RV or an apartment), needing to fit a bike onto a bus or in a suitcase for traveling, or needing to adhere to local public transportation rules. As we’d recommend when you’re buying any type of bicycle, we advise that you buy a folding bike from a local dealer. First of all, you’ll be able to test-ride the bike before committing to it. Second, the shop’s mechanics will assemble the bike for you, adjust the gearing so that it’s shifting smoothly, and make sure the brakes and other safety-related features work properly. You’ll also have someone to go to for any warranty-related repairs and proper bike maintenance. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-2) ## How we picked and tested ![A collection of eleven different styles of folding bikes stored in a small living room.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0276.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Although a single folding bike takes up very little space, storing 11 of them in one New York City living room is a different story. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter We started by zeroing in on the brands and models that had good reputations and good reviews from other outlets, such as [BikeRadar](https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-folding-bikes/), [Folding Bike Guy](http://www.foldingbikeguy.com/), [Momentum Mag](https://momentummag.com/category/gear/bikes/folding-bike/), and [Bicycling](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a27613652/tern-byb-s11-review/). We settled on bikes with: - Wheels 16 to 20 inches in diameter: Smaller wheels would be impractical in terms of speed and handling over the distance of a typical commute. Larger wheels would be awkward on a train and may not fit under a desk. - Between six and eight gears: You should have options when tackling hills and bridges. - Drivetrains that use a chain: Belt drives have their advantages — they don’t need regular lubrication, and they’re clean and virtually maintenance-free. But the drivetrains that can use them are costly. - Fenders, either standard or as an option: Fenders can protect your work clothing. - Racks or other luggage systems to hold cargo: You might be traveling with a laptop, a change of shoes, or groceries. A number of companies sell very inexpensive folding bikes on Amazon and at big-box stores like Target and Walmart. However, because a rider’s life could quite literally be at stake should their bike suffer a mechanical failure, it’s worth spending a little more for a known brand with a reputation to maintain. Amy did test Amazon’s best seller, a \$200 Schwinn model. ![A person riding a silver Dahon Mariner D7 folding bike down a city street.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0438.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Amy put an earlier version of our top pick — the Dahon Mariner D7 — through its paces on the streets of Astoria in Queens, New York. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Amy rode each bike she tested on her commute into Manhattan and schlepped it back on the N train, folding the bike and then carrying it down subway stairs, through turnstiles (not all bikes fit), and onto the train (and then did the reverse on the other end). She considered each bike’s: - ride quality (pedaling, steering, shifting, braking, and overall ride experience) - comfort (adjustability for various body sizes, plus touchpoints such as the pedals, handlebar grips, and saddle) - ease of folding and unfolding - compactness and stability when the bike’s folded - weight and the distribution of weight for ease of carrying - inclusion of fenders (and assessment of quality) - availability and usefulness of cargo options (such as rack or bags) Once Amy had done her part, she invited eight cyclist friends over for test rides. She asked them to rate the ride quality and the ease of folding and unfolding, as well as to provide commentary and suggest a price (as a way to gauge their perception of value). For the 2021 update, Duncan tested five bikes on the same 17-mile loop near his home in Southern California to see how our picks compared with updated and new models on longer rides. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-3) ## Top pick: Dahon Mariner D8 ![The Dahon Mariner D8 folding bike sitting upright in front of a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0359.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20377/Dahon-Mariner-D8_20250418-042447_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/216835?merchant=Dahon) [Dahon’s Mariner D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20377/162521/4/61600/?merchant=Dahon) ranked as our first choice after testing thanks to its features, which included everything on the list of what most commuter riders want in a folding bike. It’s smooth to ride and shift. It’s also appropriately geared for pedaling up hills. Amy rode the bike across the Queensboro Bridge to Manhattan comfortably on the fourth-easiest of its eight gears. The D8 is rigged with a trigger shifter, an upgrade to the twist shifters seen on the D7 and many other folding bikes. Tellingly, our cyclist testers gave the Mariner D7 a unanimous thumbs-up, saying it “felt most like a real bike.” Although the panelists weren’t able to test the D8, Amy was able to, and the ride quality hadn’t changed. Duncan took the Mariner D8 on a 17-mile ride and found it rode as comfortably as any of the other folding bikes he tested, with enough fit adjustability to accommodate for different longer-riding positions. This bike folds down tight. After the five-step process is done, the aluminum frame locks together with a magnet between the 20-inch wheels. When folded, the bike lands in the middle of the size range — it wasn’t the smallest of our picks, but it was narrow enough to fit through subway turnstiles and compact enough to avoid drawing too many annoyed looks on an elevator. Its 28-pound weight is average (news flash: none of these bikes are really very light). It fits more riders than the competition. It’s rated for riders up to 230 pounds (slightly more than with most other bikes, which have an upper payload limit of 220 pounds). The handlebars both pivot and telescope to accommodate riders of different heights (from 4-foot-9 to 6-foot-3) or riders who simply prefer a more-upright position. In this photo, you can see why many folding bikes don’t work for riders under 4-foot-8 — when the bike is folded, the seat post serves as a support element, so cutting the post down to suit such a rider would remove this function. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter It’s set up well for carrying gear. The Mariner D8 comes with fenders as well as a rear rack, which has a nicely designed clip-on bungee cord (so you don’t have to buy or hunt for something else to use). For Amy’s eight-block ride home, the rack held a 4-pound bag of dog food securely in place. If you plan to use panniers (those saddlebag-looking pouches) with the Mariner D8’s rear rack, Dahon recommends using ones intended for the front of a regular bike. They are usually smaller, so you won’t hit them with your heel when you’re pedaling. If you want to try using [larger panniers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-rack-basket-panniers/) on the rack, we recommend taking the bike with you while pannier shopping, or at least taking careful measurements. The D8 also has bolt holes for a front-carrier attachment, should you prefer to outfit the bike with a so-designed front bag or basket. ![A close up of the folding mechanism on the body of the mariner d8 folding bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/folding-bikes-lowres-3721-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265) A handy “ideal folding height mark” indicator on the Mariner helps you get the right alignment for folding. Caroline Enos/NYT Wirecutter ### Flaws but not dealbreakers It can be hard to push when it’s folded. In theory, you’re supposed to be able to do so, keeping the seat raised so that you can steer with it. But some people found doing this to be more cumbersome than it was worth. Like most of these bikes, the Mariner D8 was awkward to carry one-handed. But for a 20-inch wheeled bike, it was about as good as you can expect. Folding-bike expert Steven Huang’s pro tip: For easier carrying, especially up and down stairs, keep the folding bike open, and turn it around so that you can rest the seat on your shoulder. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4) ## Runner-up: Tern Link D8 ![A Tern Link D8 folding bike with its kickstand down standing on a street in front of a brick wall.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0353.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20095/Tern-Link-D8_20250418-042423_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern) [A very close second](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "A very close second")[Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/216839?merchant=Tern "Tern Link D8") Tall riders may especially like the Link D8’s adjustable handlebars — and everyone can appreciate its higher-end components, such as the puncture-resistant tires. Not all of our testers liked the way the bike folds, though. If our top pick is unavailable, or if you’re taller than 5-foot-8 or so, we recommend the eight-speed [Tern Link D8](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20095/107769/4/132704/?merchant=Tern). Its handlebars employ an unusual, easy-to-adjust stem. The most obvious difference between the Link D8 and our top pick, which both have aluminum frames, is the handlebar stem, which uses Tern’s patented Andros pivoting system. You can also change both the angle and height of the bars by lifting two quick-release levers and maneuvering the bars into place in one fell swoop. If you are tall or fussy about either an upright or more-aggressive riding position, you can likely get the fit you prefer with ease. Duncan found this stem incredibly useful in getting a good fit. Raising and lowering the stem also adjusted the reach (basically the distance of the handlebar from the rider). Doing this gave him a longer and lower riding position when he was on a faster ride with friends on their road bikes, and it gave him a taller and shorter (that is, more upright) one for cruising around to grab coffee. This bike equals our top pick in both ride quality and gear carrying. It offers a great ride, with smooth shifting, and it comes with a rear rack and bungee, as well as a front frame-mounting point for an optional front bag. When you fold the Tern Link D8, its handlebars end up on one side of the bike, not tucked in between its wheels (as is the case with Dahon’s Mariner D8). Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter And some of its components are better. The Link D8 is outfitted with puncture-resistant, cushiony 20-inch Schwalbe Big Apple tires, which bike expert Damon Strub pointed out as a highlight, given the bike’s price. (By comparison, the Dahon Mariner D8 comes with Dahon-branded tires.) We also liked the ergonomic handlebar grips, which have a softer feel than the similarly shaped grips on the Mariner D8, and the thoughtful placement of the front brake, behind the fork and out of the way. ### Flaws but not dealbreakers The way it folds was polarizing. Unlike the Mariner D8, the Link D8’s handlebars release to the outside, which some testers didn’t like. When the Link D8 was folded the handlebars kind of dangled, even when we “secured” them with the included rubber strap; we’d prefer a more automatic latching system, like on the Mariner D8 or Brompton bikes. However, if you leave the handlebars up, you can push the bike when it’s folded, which is a nice feature if you don’t want to lug the folded bike along, say, a train platform. It doesn’t fold down as small as our top pick. The Link D8 has a larger folded footprint than the Mariner D8 (the Link D8 is nearly 3 inches wider). Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5) ## Upgrade pick: Brompton C Line 6-Speed ![A person shown holding upright the Brompton S6L 6-speed folding bike.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0361.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Upgrade pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/20097/Brompton-C-Line-6-Speed_20250421-175019_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/216842?merchant=REI) The [Brompton C Line 6-Speed](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20097/192000/4/61603/?merchant=REI) is a great, but pricey, pick for those seeking go-anywhere capability. Its folding mechanism is innovative. The rear wheel rotates under, the front wheel tucks into the side, and the handlebars fall sideways and lock into place. The typical fold-in-half frames of our other picks look clunky and huge by comparison. It folds smaller than other bikes we tested. The folded C Line 6-Speed stands 3.4 inches shorter and measures 2 inches narrower and 8.1 inches shorter front to back than the Dahon Mariner D8. If you want to tuck your bike under your desk or bring it into stores with narrow aisles, then smaller is, of course, better. For RVers and boaters, this bike, which has 16-inch wheels, can squeeze into tight spaces where a 20-inch wheeled bike may not fit. By itself, the Brompton C Line 6-Speed might look like just another folded bike. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It has a great front luggage system. This allows you to clip a number of well-designed bags from Brompton and other makers to the front of the bike; the bags can even hang out there (albeit a bit awkwardly) when the bike is folded. It feels almost like a real bike. One of the biggest factors is the wheelbase being as long as — or even longer than — most full-size bicycles. This, along with a well-balanced geometry, creates a very stable ride and sure handling, even at higher speeds, despite the small wheel size. Some of the other folding bikes we tested and rejected had much shorter wheelbases, which made it seem like we were riding a bike for kids and not just a small-wheeled bicycle. Despite the bike’s small wheels, we didn’t feel like we were sitting low to the ground. But the ride was somewhat stiff, mostly due to the high-pressure, low-volume tires — we noticed every little bump, including the seams in the sidewalk. It has a greater gear range than our other picks. Despite having only six speeds, the C Line model is configured with a three-speed internally geared hub (gears 1, 2, 3) and a rear derailleur that shifts between two external gears on the rear hub (called “+” and “–”). This unorthodox gearing arrangement on the bike provides a wide range of gears (good for climbing hills and going fast on the flats) and enables the compact fold. (Brompton also offers the [C Line](https://us.brompton.com/c/bikes/c-line), the company’s original folding bike, in two other variants: a cheaper [2-Speed version](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70609/217291/4/216853/?merchant=Amazon) and a pricier [12-Speed version](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70610/217194/4/216854/?merchant=Brompton).) ### Flaws but not dealbreakers ![Brompton folding bike sitting on a street with the rear tire partially folded up to serve as a kick stand.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/foldingbikes-2048px-0362.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) Without the option of a kickstand, you have to partly fold your Brompton bike if you have nowhere to lean it. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The shifting itself takes some getting used to. You aren’t supposed to pedal when changing the internal hub gears, but you do need to pedal when changing the two external ones. It may take a ride or two for that to come naturally. And that big gear range has some tradeoffs. Some riders said they perceived a big difference between the gears and sometimes “felt like Goldilocks,” forever looking for the gear that was “just right.” This is because the hub has such a big jump between gear ratios. You can shift the outer cogs to split that difference, but it does mean two shifts may be needed to find that perfect gear. It’s not as light as you might expect, despite its size. At Amy’s weigh-in, the Brompton bike, which has a steel frame, weighed more than 26 pounds — just a pound or two lighter than the Dahon Mariner D8 and the Tern Link D8. And it’s expensive. Both Brompton bikes we tested had the same six-speed drivetrain, but their handlebars were different: One had sport-style straight handlebars, the other had taller “medium-height” handlebars (your choice). Each usually sells for about \$1,850. Unlike our other picks, it has no kickstand.** Instead, you have to flip the back tire into a half-fold position then reach down and release a safety latch if you want to stop the bike and have it still stand up. A kickstand is just easier, and it isn’t hampered if you have something strapped to the rack. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6) ## The competition We’d liked the Tern BYB P9 and previously recommended it as another good option; however, it was replaced by the [Tern BYB P10](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/63230/203726/4/190714/?merchant=Tern), which has been persistently out of stock. We wanted to love the [Bike Friday Pakit](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20099/151551/4/61604/?merchant=Bike%20Friday), which is available for order with a custom-made frame. It’s the only bike we tested that can accommodate riders as short as 4-foot-5. But although it’s made in Oregon of good components, our testers thought it felt less secure on the road. And the fenders Amy ordered kept rubbing on the front tire and getting caught on curbs. If you go with the Pakit, don’t get the fenders. A big selling point of the attractive [Citizen Bike Seoul](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/20101/107775/4/132710/?merchant=Citizen%20Bike), sold directly from the company’s website, is that it comes ready to ride straight out of the box — on our test unit, even the tires were inflated. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the ride and gearing as smooth as those of bikes then costing just \$100 more. Plus, the Seoul’s folded footprint was so large the bike wouldn’t fit through the subway turnstiles. We’ve also tested and dismissed bikes by Allen Sports, Birdy, Dahon, Decathlon, Schwinn, and Tern that have since been discontinued or are no longer available in the US. ## Care, maintenance, and safety As with any bicycle, you should ideally buy a folding bike in person, at a local bike shop. That way you can test-ride it, and you can also have a knowledgeable person set it up and make sure it’s safely street-ready. If the folding-bike model you want isn’t in the store, the shop owner can typically order it for you. If you do end up ordering online, unless you’re very knowledgeable about bicycle repair, take your bike to a local shop and have a pro set it up (and take the fee for that service into account when you’re weighing any online discount you’ve found). You will be entrusting your life to this bike, and the last thing you want is for the handlebars or who knows what else to come loose while you’re riding in traffic. We also recommend regular tuneups (at least every year, and more often if you ride frequently) to have a pro assess what, if anything, needs adjusting or replacing. Because folding bikes have more moving parts and quick releases than regular bikes, you may need to tighten the nuts or the clamps regularly. If you’re at all unsure about what to do or how to do it, take the bike to your local shop. Also, because the cable runs on a folding bike are generally longer — and abused more with all the folding and unfolding — you’ll need to get the shifting adjusted more frequently. And its brake calipers may get pulled off center occasionally. So keep an ear out for any rubbing or clicking sounds, and get the bike looked at if needed. Take the time, every time you ride, to be sure everything is locked firmly into place before you go rolling off. Clamps should be very firm to close from about the halfway point on. Advertisement [SKIP ADVERTISEMENT](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-bike/#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7) ## What to look forward to We’re testing a new line of bikes from Brompton called the [G Line](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70611/217195/4/216856/?merchant=Brompton). They have larger wheels than the original Brompton bikes (20 inches rather than 16 inches), hydraulic disc brakes instead of rim brakes, and knobbier tires meant for off-road riding. This article was edited by Christine Ryan. ## Sources 1. David Lam, [owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City](http://www.bfold.com/ "owner of Bfold folding-bike shop in New York City"), phone interview, April 5, 2017 2. Steven Huang, [consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan](https://brommieyummie.wordpress.com/ "consultant for several folding-bike companies and owner of Foldie Foodie Brommie Yummie riding food tours, New York City and Taiwan"), phone, email, and in-person interviews, 2017 3. Stephen Cuomo, [industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York](https://www.bike-tube.net/ "industry consultant and founder of Biketube, Pelham, New York"), phone interview, April 20, 2017 4. Damon Strub, [owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York](http://nomadcycle.com/ "owner of Nomad Cycle, Queens, New York"), email and in-person interviews, 2017 ## Meet your guides ![](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/amy-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100) Amy Roberts What I Cover Amy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. She also served as a staff writer for the Good Housekeeping Institute for nearly five years, working closely with the engineers and other scientists to interpret product test results. ![](https://dv-siren-prd.global.ssl.fastly.net/static/img/favicon-wirecutter.svg) Duncan Niederlitz
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