I am a Norwegian PhD student visiting Singapore for one year. In Norway I use my bike nearly every (working)day for commuting.
My ambition was to do the same when I came to Singapore, but my first Taxi-trip convinced me that biking in Singapore could be dangerous.
In Norway I am used to use dedicated lanes for bikes, or at least one that we share with the pedestrians, but here in Singapore there are not many signs of anyone wanting people to use bikes for commuting without risking their lives. So I kind of gave up my ambition of using bike.
But then I by accident came over a web-site selling foldable bikes, the JZ88. Not only did they sell it, but I could try it out for the fist month for 50 SGD, so I jumped on the offer.
I must admit I was a bit skeptic at first when I saw the bike, it looked small, maybe too small ?
But, it was no problem adjusting the bike to my size (I must admit I am not the biggest person around, 175/75).
It is also easy to adjust the bike so it fits my two children, who are 6 and 8 years old, so it is a very versatile bike.
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After a short while I was able to fold/unfold the bike in about 15 seconds, and the weigh of about 8,5 kg makes it easy to carry in to the MRT.
It is also easy bring it up to my apartment at the 4.th floor, so I don’t need to worry about anyone stealing it (does anyone steal anything here in Singapore ?).
As a bike, the JZ88 is just what it pretends to be: It is perfect for commuting. If you plan to go on a long bike-ride, I guess there are better choices.
But if you are planning on using it like me, From home to the MRT-station, and from the MRT-station to work (or whatever), it is perfect.
It is easy to use on the narrow pavements of Singapore, without coming in conflict with the pedestrians, the speed is OK, but not too high.
It has just one gear, and this is OK for most of the “hills” of Singapore. You just can’t get to much speed downhill.
The compact size after folding makes it so easy to bring along. Occasionally we take a Taxi to East Coat Park, and bring the bike in the trunk of the Taxi. No problem at all.
Then we take turns on using the bike, it fits the whole family.


I have been approached by a lot of people in Singapore when using the bike, many of them seem to like it. And I have to tell that I really love it.
So my recommendation : check out the JZ88. You can “ test it out for two weeks, risk free “(well nearly, it will only cost you 30 SGD, but you will love the bike, so don’t be afraid).

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– Traveling with folding bike
– Jz88 folding bike home