Very Light Folding Bike

[Deleted member 4366]

When I was in China, I saw these, so I had a sample sent over for evaluation. I'm not kidding, it's the most stable and comfortable bike I've ridden for a very long time. It's wheels are only 16", and all-up weight is only 11kg. It only has single-speed gearing, which is just about in the right range for comfortable pedalling at about 12mph, but it's a little high for serious hill-climbing. The front light is automatic. It comes on half-brightness when gloomy, and full brightness as it gets darker. Battery is 10aH 24v. It's top speed is 20km/h

When I've finished reviewing it, I'll probably be selling it. Form an orderly queue.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Same weight, but somewhat smaller.

 

[trex]

I saw something similar on the TXED website last year.

 

[Arbol]

How is the battery taken out for the first bike?

Is the rear hinge something that can be bought as a single piece? (if I want to build my own folder, for example).

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Its a secret!

Here's Steve (Saneagle) modelling the smaller one:

 

[trex]

How is the battery taken out for the first bike?

Is the rear hinge something that can be bought as a single piece? (if I want to build my own folder, for example).

the steering comes off in picture No 3. There must be a plug at the front of the tube, a bit like on the annad bikes. Undo the front wheel then pull the battery out through the front.

 

[cwah]

For such a speed... isn't it better to just get a normal brompton or mezzo bike?

You'd be as fast without really breaking a sweat at 12mph??

 

[los monty]

This looks like a great find. Light enough to use on public transport and the fold would indicate it would be better balanced and therefore easier to carry than the conventional mid folding design. It would be interesting to hear your view on this as well Dave.
What sort of price would we be looking at to import one of these, it seems to tick a lot of boxes. Keep me in mind if you do come to sell it.

 

[jackhandy]

Its a secret!

Here's Steve (Saneagle) modelling the smaller one:

Love it!

Looks like a unicycle with Steve on it - Reckon an unexpected pothole would result in close inspection of the road surface

 

[superDove]

I wish I could make it a legal requirement for all folders to be able to roll when folded though. It goes a long way when transporting on and off public transport and I can't get my head around any design without it. I like their carry handle.

Brompton use a handle on their seat but if you change the seat things can get awkward.

 

[Kudoscycles]

Dave...I think you've been 'Gambay' too much in China!!!!hehe
KudosDave

 

[trex]

.. and may be a bit of Gambay style in his garage:

 

[superDove]

^D8veh and Saneagle are much younger looking than I expected

 

[baldylox]

They need a new choreographer.

 

[bazwaldo]

Its a secret!

Here's Steve (Saneagle) modelling the smaller one:

LOL! This reminds me of that Simpsons episode when Homer is dressed like Krusty the Clown and does the Loop de Loop on a miniature bicycle!?!

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You think the same way as me. As soon as I saw him ride it, I shouted out that he looked like a clown.

 

[cwah]

What's the folded size of the mini bike?

I recently moved and I have a commuting journey choice between 10 miles journey by bike or 0.5 miles by bike then train then 1.5 miles by bike again.

Bike would be parked on the street 8 hours a day monday to friday.

The mini might work although I'm in a serious lack of spare where I am now

 

[Cyclezee]

What's the folded size of the mini bike?

I recently moved and I have a commuting journey choice between 10 miles journey by bike or 0.5 miles by bike then train then 1.5 miles by bike again.

Bike would be parked on the street 8 hours a day monday to friday.

The mini might work although I'm in a serious lack of spare where I am now

With your luck cwah, I'd give it about a fortnight before it was nicked and used by a gang for a safety deposit box heist in London village

 

[Kudoscycles]

Is the right bit of the forum to sell off surplus equipment..
12 wheelie bins
8 blue boiler suits
8 hard hats
2 industrial grinders
2 h/duty rock drills
Climbing ropes and abseiling kit
Only used once,as new condition.

 

[Jonah]

ah it was a ginger wig then Dave.