Get going: Folding bike terms

Know your folding bike

Get to know your folding bicycle. Please refer to the diagram above for the names and basic function of various components on your Citizen Bike folding bicycle regularly referred to on this website.

1. handlebar (includes grips, brake levers and shifter)
2. handlebar height adjustment quick release (some models)
3. handlebar folding stem (joint for handlebar folding)
4. frame rest (protects chainwheel when folded and resting on the ground)
5. crank & chainwheel
6. folding pedal
7. chain seatpost height adjustment (quick release for adjusting seat height)
9. seatpost
10. saddle
11. frame folding box (the main folding mechanism for your frame)