Most Strida have wheels of 20 inch (51 cm) diameter or less. The folding bikes are also called as folders. Strida can be taken on public transport and into apartment buildings or workplaces where conventional bicycles are not allowed.



This facilitates mixed-mode commuting, because a Strida need not be chained in the street or train station. Strida also makes it easier to transport a bicycle in an automobile.

Strida 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. As a result it has more complicated design, which is more complex to manufacture; as well, there is a smaller market for this type of bike.

As an alternative to Strida, some bicycle models achieve similar results by separating a bike into two or more parts for more compact storage or comfort in transporting. These types of bicycle is sometimes grouped in the same category as folding bicycles but are also referred to as break-away, disassemble-able, or separable bicycles. But they are of course very much different from Strida.

Strida are usually associated with urban commuters. Multi-method commuters, who fold and unfold cycles several times per day, and then carry them in cramped public transport, typically want a bike that is easy and quick to fold.

Strida are of great use to Marine users, such as sail boaters who use them to scoot around on land when they dock, more often prefer a bike that folds into a compact package that fits easily into the hold of their boat.

Some Strida riders use their bikes for recreation, and may only unfold the bike several times a month for a jaunt in the park, so they are more often willing to compromise ease and speed of foldability to get better riding speed and comfort.

While, Strida have a reputation as slow-moving vehicles, in an urban street setting, high-end folding bikes can go at good speeds. Myfolding.com provides you with the bikes of high technology, fine quality and efficient speed. According to the Bike Friday FAQ, "...tests have shown that up to 16 mph the small wheel is more efficient than a big wheel. Between 16 and 33 mph there is little difference. Over 33 mph the gyroscopic effect of the big wheel makes it more effective.