I was searching for an affordable minivelo with a step-through frame in Canada, but quickly realized it doesn’t really exist—or if it does, it’s far too expensive. I specifically wanted a step-through frame for safety reasons. Swinging my leg over the back of the bike can be risky if I lose my balance.
Eventually, I decided to go with a 20-inch folding bike—not for its folding feature, but because of its lower frame height. That’s when I discovered Solorock, a budget-friendly folding bike brand based in Canada.
Some people debate whether it’s truly made in Canada, since the parts are outsourced from China. I understand where they’re coming from, but the bikes are assembled in a local bike shop here in Canada. I actually visited the shop myself and saw the assembly process and their small warehouse.
Solorock is a relatively small brand compared to names like Dahon or Tern, but their designs resemble classic Dahon Speed and Dahon Mu models, which helped define standard folding bike geometry. I can’t speak for long-term durability just yet, but so far, it feels solid and well-built.