ZiZZO Urbano 8-Speed Folding Bike 20 Inch

Overview

The Urbano is ZiZZO's 20 inch folding bike built on an aluminum frame with a genuine Shimano Altus 8-speed drivetrain, weighing about 26 lbs and folding down to roughly 27 by 31 by 12.5 inches.

Nearly every component down to the crank set and kickstand is aluminum, which is how ZiZZO gets the weight this low while still running real Shimano shifting rather than a generic derailleur. The one recurring criticism has nothing to do with function: the small 20 inch wheels read visually as a child's bike in photos without a rider standing next to it for scale.

• 26 lb aluminum frame with genuine Shimano Altus 8-speed
• Folds to about 27 x 31 x 12.5 inches
• Adjustable stem fits riders under 5 feet to over 6 feet 4
• 240 lb maximum weight capacity

Who it's for

Riders who want a folding bike light enough to lift into a car trunk or boat storage and who value real Shimano shifting over cheaper folding-bike hardware. Buyers concerned about a low-key, adult-proportioned look may want to see the bike in person or against a rider first, since its small wheels can look undersized in photos.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The Shimano Altus derailleur, Revo grip shifter and 11-32T cassette give a full 8-speed range, and double-wall rims with multi-terrain tires keep the ride stable on pavement and light dirt. Riders report it arrives mostly assembled and folds and unfolds quickly, with a magnetic catcher holding the folded frame together for transport.

Where it stands among folding bikes

• #4 most-searched brand and model of the 11 folding bikes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 38 folding bikes we list; not a test result.

Specifications

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