Why Helix Is the Best Folding Bike

October 6, 2025

Why Helix Is the Best Folding Bike (2025)

October 6, 2025

If you’re searching for the best folding bike in 2025, you’ve seen the tradeoffs: tiny wheels, heavy frames, fussy hinges, bulky folds.

Helix changes the equation. Built in Canada from aerospace-grade titanium, it rides like a full-sized bike and folds smaller than you’d expect.

In this article

1. Full-Size 24" Wheels


2. Titanium Frame


3. Patented Side-Fold Mechanism


4. Compact Folded Dimensions


5. Made in Canada


6. Top-Tier Componentry


7. Travel-Ready (Airline Regulations)


8. Innovation That Never Stops


9. Reserve Yours

Full-Size 24" Wheels: Ride Quality Without Compromise

Most folders use 16" or 20" wheels. While compact, they can feel twitchy, slow, and less stable.

Helix uses 24-inch wheels — the sweet spot for confident handling, efficient rolling, and long-ride comfort — while still delivering a remarkably small fold. Standard tire and tube sizes make sourcing replacements easy worldwide.

Titanium Frame: Lightweight, Strong, and Rust-Proof

Materials matter. Helix is built from aerospace-grade titanium, delivering a best-in-class strength-to-weight ratio, natural corrosion resistance, and a responsive ride feel — stiff when you need power, compliant enough to smooth the road.

It’s a frame built for a lifetime of riding.

Patented Side-Fold Mechanism

Forget bulky center hinges or complex tri-folds.

Helix’s patented side-fold brings both wheels flat against the frame. The result is a strong, intuitive fold that protects the drivetrain and creates a clean, compact package that stands on its own and slips easily into tight spaces.

Compact Folded Dimensions

Helix folds down to just 23" × 25" × 9.5" — exceptionally compact for a full-wheel folder.

Under a desk, in a closet, beside a café table, or into a car trunk — Helix goes where other bikes can’t, without sacrificing ride quality.

Made in Canada: Precision Engineering

Every Helix is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Canada.

Titanium tubes and parts are CNC-machined, expertly welded, and assembled in-house. This direct control over production ensures uncompromising quality, tight tolerances, and a meticulous finish from the first prototype to your bike.

Top-Tier Componentry, Curated for Performance

A folding bike is only as good as its parts. Helix is built with premium components selected for real-world performance and reliability:

• Hydraulic disc brakes (e.g. Formula) for confident, consistent stopping power


• High-performance wheelsets, including Hubsmith carbon wheelsets on select editions


• Trusted drivetrains from leading manufacturers for smooth shifting and low maintenance


• Comfort & contact points dialed for long days (e.g. Tioga carbon-rail saddles on select builds)

No corners cut, no gimmicks — just a spec that backs the engineering with performance you can feel.

Travel-Ready: A Case Designed for Airline Regulations

Helix is built for the city and the world. Our dedicated travel case is designed to fit within typical airline checked-baggage dimensions, so you can travel with your bike like standard luggage — no oversize fees, no special handling.

Tip: Always check your airline’s current baggage policy, as limits and fees can vary by carrier and route.

Innovation That Never Stops

From our earliest prototypes to today’s Ultralight and 10-Year Anniversary editions, Helix is driven by a culture of continuous improvement. Materials, mechanisms, finishes, and components are refined over time to keep Helix at the front of the folding-bike category.

The Best Folding Bike for 2025 and Beyond

Big wheels, titanium strength, a patented fold, compact dimensions, Canadian craftsmanship, top-tier componentry, and an airline-ready travel case — that’s why riders around the world are choosing Helix.

Reserve your Helix