This is our bike family.

It’s not going to get any bigger any time soon and that’s okay with me (for once).

Starting left to right, here we go:

Lil Hidalgo – Worksman Folding Bicycle.  This little guy is deceiving.  He’s ridiculously heavy for a folding bike, making it illogical to travel with on public transportation.  But we rarely take public transportation.

Main points – He folds up for easy storage and semi easy travel.  He provides a smooth ride for our guests who may not normally want to ride a bike.  He has coaster brakes, which have proven to be a foreign concept.  And he has fenders and a rack, making him highly capable of pizza delivery to our patio.

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The Mini Folding Bike has a lightweight aluminum frame that, when folded, fits easily into the trunk of even the smallest car. This is a stylish bike compared to some of its folding predecessors like Schwinn or Kent, perhaps because it's designed by MINI, the British automotive brand owned by BMW. The Mini brand is long known for producing small cars that sport distinctive retro styling, so it's no surprise that this bike is easy on the eyes, while offering up a compact and eco-friendly ride. The bike's chain and bell are neon yellow, making for an eye-catching design that is a safety feature as well. The inability to find a parking spot on the streets of busy cities like Boston, New York or Los Angeles is yet another reason this collapsible bike may turn out to be a popular purchase for commuters. The bike comes in matt black with silver highlights, with the unmistakable brand logo on the handlebars.

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