In many cities, also in Perth, regular bikes are not allowed on the train in rush hour. Also in many suburbs, the train station might be too far to walk but the bus service is sparse or erratic. Now, more and more people are using folding bikes for multi-modal transport: cycling to and from the train station and avoiding the feeder bus.
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Folding bicycles often cost more than non-folding bicycles with the same performance related features, because they have more parts, to allow folding and to lock the frame when unfolded. This results in a more complicated design, which is more complex to manufacture as well, there is a smaller market for this type of bike.
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hesslei.....
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The market might increase over the years as the price for gas will go up more so people take public transport more often... suppose public transport has to provide space for the foulding bikes, especially the buses. There is a great bus in Adelaide were you can hang your bicycle on the back of the bus!
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