Tern bikes haven’t been around long, but their folding bikes seem to be of good build quality and excellent value. This is ‘The Basic One’ (or the Tern Link C7), and it comes in a range of different colours and has a quick mechanism that should have you all-folded within 15 seconds.

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Its big brother, the D8, has gotten some really excellent reviews and therefore we’re more inclined to trust Tern’s lower-priced offering too. Obviously this model is intended for much lighter use, but it shouldn’t fail on you in a comedic manner.

Top tip: The 2013 and 2014 versions of this bike are currently looking very cheap on Evans Cycles.