Rotterdam is big, with the Maas running through it: from north to south or out to Kralingen you take the metro and cycle the last stretch. With a STRIDA that folds in seconds you never hunt for a bike rack at the station.
Metro, tram and bus (RET)
Under the general conditions for city and regional transport a folded folding bike may come along as hand luggage when the operator finds there is enough room; the driver has the final say. Folded, a STRIDA measures approx. 113–115 × 51 × 23 cm, a slim stick on two wheels that stands beside you.
Source: General conditions for city and regional transport, art. 4.5
By train
On the train a folded folding bike travels free as luggage, also in rush hour. A regular bike needs a bike day ticket and is not allowed in rush hour.
Your employer and tax
In 2026 your employer may pay you up to €0.25 per kilometre tax-free for your commute, also by bike. Through the work-related costs scheme (WKR) your employer can give or reimburse a bike tax-free, directly with us or via FiscFree. A company bike you also use privately adds 7% of the list price a year to your taxable income. Dutch bike vouchers (Nationale Fietsbon)? Email us at info@strida.nl and we will see what is possible at the moment. More from the Belastingdienst.
Which STRIDA suits Rotterdam?
Across the Erasmus Bridge and along the long quays the SX with 18 inch wheels rides most calmly; the LT and 5 QR+ fold the most compact for a busy metro. 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 Rotterdam
A STRIDA needs little maintenance: no chain to oil and a belt that lasts. Wind and rain by the river? A belt does not rust. With our manuals you do most jobs yourself, and every part is in stock, for older models too. Prefer a bike shop in Rotterdam? We are happy to 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.