THE TIDE IS HIGH – OR IS IT LOW?

While the high entry, also called high tide at COAST, is perceived as particularly sporty, a low entry - low tide at COAST - is considered particularly comfortable.
But: What are the advantages and disadvantages of each variant? And which one is better suited for the folding bike? Questions upon questions - which we want to pursue in the following article.

Low entry vs. high entry

For a long time, the high entry was considered a typical “men’s model”. A more demanding climb, the inclined riding posture and the sleek design make COAST Hightide bikes appear particularly sporty. But gender issues are a thing of the past these days, because more and more women are now choosing bikes with the sporty frame shape.

Thanks to its additional middle tube, the high entry offers a particularly high level of stability and torsional rigidity, and is therefore particularly suitable for heavy loads. It is therefore the most important frame shape for mountain bikes. A step-through frame, on the other hand, enables easier and more comfortable entry thanks to its special frame shape - it has no center bar. When ascending, the leg does not have to be lifted as high as with the Hightide, which makes the ascent more comfortable and the descent a bit easier. The seating position on the Lowtide is slightly more upright than on the Hightide, which relieves strain on the back, neck and wrists.

Which way to start a folding bike?

In our experience, the shape of the frame plays a rather subordinate role in folding bikes. The reason: Since the folding bike is rather small with an average size of 20 inches, a high or low entry is not as important for the folding model as it is for a conventional bike.
For this reason, a comfortable ascent is guaranteed with both a high entry and a low entry. The shape of the frame also has no influence on the driving experience in terms of manoeuvrability.