In Munich regular bikes face rush-hour bans on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn. With a folding bike those do not apply to you: folded, it counts as luggage.
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus (MVV)
Folded folding bikes count as luggage and may travel on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn even during the blocked times, space permitting; staff on site decide. When there is room they may also go on buses and trams.
Source: muenchen.de, taking bikes
By train (Deutsche Bahn)
A folded folding bike travels free as hand luggage on all DB trains, without a bike ticket or reservation. Folded, a STRIDA measures approx. 113–115 × 51 × 23 cm.
Source: bahn.de, taking folding bikes
Your employer and tax
With a company bike through salary conversion (Dienstrad-Leasing) only 0.25% of the list price a month counts as a taxable benefit; provided on top of your salary, nothing does. Both until the end of 2030. The commuting allowance in your tax return is €0.38 per kilometre from the first kilometre, by bike too. More from the Federal Ministry of Finance.
| Model | List price | A quarter, rounded down to €100 | Taxable benefit a month (1%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRIDA LT | €1,149 | €200 | €2.00 |
| STRIDA 5 QR+ | €1,199 | €200 | €2.00 |
| STRIDA SX | €1,249 | €300 | €3.00 |
How it works: the list price is divided by four and rounded down to whole hundreds; 1% of that is added to your taxable income each month. You do not pay that small amount: you pay the leasing instalment from your gross salary, which lowers your income tax and social contributions, and on the benefit you only pay tax at your own rate (for example €2.00 × 35% ≈ €0.70 a month). If your employer provides the bike on top of your salary, the benefit is €0.
An indication based on the rules as known in October 2026. Check the current rules with your employer or the tax authority in your country; STRIDA is not liable for outdated or incorrect information.
Which STRIDA suits Munich?
For S-Bahn commuters the LT and 5 QR+ are ideal: the most compact folded on a full train. Along the Isar and for longer rides the SX with 18 inch wheels rolls more calmly. All three run on an oil-free belt.
STRIDA LT
Tough, sporty and great value
- 16 inch composite wheels (glass fibre reinforced)
- Kickstand available as an extra
- Standard seat holder
- Composite rear rack
STRIDA 5 QR+
The lightest, with spoked wheels
- 16 inch aluminium spoked wheels
- Kickstand as standard
- Quick release seat clamp
- Aluminium rear rack
STRIDA SX
18 inch: extra speed and luxury
- 18 inch aluminium spoked wheels
- Kickstand as standard
- Extra quick release seat clamp
- Aluminium rear rack
Maintenance in Munich
A STRIDA needs little maintenance: no chain, no oil, a long-lasting belt. With our manuals you do most jobs yourself, and every part is in stock. Prefer a Munich workshop? We help them with advice and parts.
A STRIDA needs little maintenance: no chain to oil and a belt that lasts a long time. And what does need doing, you can mostly do yourself: the wheels are mounted on one side only, so you change a tyre without taking the wheel out of the frame, and our manuals guide you step by step. Still stuck, or no time? Give us the name and e-mail address of a bike shop near you: we will introduce ourselves and help them with advice and parts.Put us in touch with your bike shop →
Checked on 19 October 2026. Rules of transport operators and tax authorities can change: check them before you travel or make arrangements. STRIDA is not liable for outdated or incorrect information.