Ques :

Is a bicycle with a single-sided fork reliable and safe ?

Ans :

We may not be conscious of it.  We have been travelling on vehicles that have wheels mounted on an axle that is supported only at one side.

Examples: Aeroplanes, Cars, Buses.

In the case of folding bikes, this single fork design results in :

• weight saving
• compact folding
• tires change without removing the wheel

Watch following demo on the benefits of a single-sided fork (also called Lefty fork).