I'm going to be starting a new job in about 3 months time that will require a train ride to Exeter & then a short cycle ride to the Hospital (about 15-20 minutes, relatively flat along the river).
I'm looking for a folding bike that will:
* Be easy to fold/unfold and stay locked when folded
* Is relatively light weight (max 15kilos but the lighter the better)
* Will easily adjust to my height (I'm 5ft 4) - currently my second hand ebike is too big and I get back ache if I ride it for too long.
* Has large enough wheels (and a rack at the back) that I can attach a pannier to it without worrying it will scrap along the road.
* Handle relatively well - I'm a competent, but cautious cyclist so want to know what I'm riding is well built and that I will feel secure.
I have lights etc. already so I'm not too worried about them being integrated.
I'm not really bothered about whether this is an ebike, I'd rather have a bike that is easy to fold and pick up.
Budget max £600, happy to look at second hand or new.
I have phoned a few of my local independent bike shops but all they seem to do is tell me the brands they stock, ask me to look at which I like and then they can do stock enquiries. I understand stocks may be low on some bikes at the moment, but I was hoping for somewhere to start in terms of model recommendations that may fit the bill.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
