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Folding Bike

 
Folding Bike
While I like my folding bike, I think it could be smaller - a lot smaller like these - which do you prefer?

1. Seen these around but doesn't look too comfortable. Tis compact though.
2. The guy says that it sells for 699 - I presume USD?
3. Gekko bike for 159 USD - I'll take this one.
Post inspired by a link that member DRAGUN sent in of concept folding bikes.
Posted on 2008/03/05 15:59
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
It's missing the door where the hundreds of clowns come out.

Looks cute, would go with the silver one for the city.
Specialy nice when it doesn't weight much and you use a lot of these stair-bridge-over-the-street things (or under).
(ID #126070) Posted on 2008/03/05 16:04
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
i saw a shop here that sells a folding bike that fits into a suitcase...i don't know how to ride a bike though. tried learning but i always fail orz
(ID #126076) Posted on 2008/03/05 16:12
anonymouszro in a place beside a mouse
mouse clicker
Registered on 2007/08/23 07:07
never learned as well.  too darn hard.  i guess my balance sucks.
(ID #126151) Posted on 2008/03/05 20:33
Neocoyo_the_one in Ashford, Kent, UK (I NEED TO GET OUTTA HERE!!)
Student
Registered on 2008/01/05 23:08
im not alone here then when i say i cannot ride bikes. I will learn tho before i move over there
(ID #126245) Posted on 2008/03/06 00:51
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
Wow, learning to ride a bike is such a fundamental step when you are a kid in the US. I have never met someone who doesnt know how to ride a bike before, it just never occured to me (please dont take offense). I guess I take some things for granted. 
(ID #151215) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:46
student
Registered on 2007/11/16 21:18
You should see China.
(ID #151309) Posted on 2008/03/06 15:02
ornehx in Penang, Malaysia
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:02
nice concept folding bikes, never knew bicycles could be so small.
bicycle #1 looks pretty weird thought, maybe its the tiny wheels.
#3 looks decently priced and comfortable enough.
thought if i am going to be mobile, i would go rollerblade.
(ID #126078) Posted on 2008/03/05 16:17
chun in home
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
a friend of mine in singapore really liked his strida
http://strida.yeahbike.com/

I think it's really cool too! it's supposedly really light ^^ But more for people who are good at balancing on the bike? ^^;
(ID #126084) Posted on 2008/03/05 16:27
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
I guess they would all take some form of balance more than a normal bike. I know a motorcycle can be tricky for people, but that weighs 300-1200lbs. 
(ID #151217) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:48
BandAiD in 米国
C. Engineering Student
Registered on 2008/01/08 08:52
Any idea on how much weight these can support?
(ID #126087) Posted on 2008/03/05 16:38
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
I'll buy one if it could fit in my pocket... Bicycles are fun to ride but I prefer to walk, no need to park it, no hassle!
(ID #126096) Posted on 2008/03/05 17:18
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
Of course there is that whole time and distance thing to consider... lol.
(ID #151219) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:48
Doctor Fugue in Various Zones of Canada
Pianist, Writer, Teacher
Registered on 2008/01/14 17:44
Did the Gekko steal its name from Eureka Seven?
(ID #126099) Posted on 2008/03/05 17:34
Registered on 2007/09/12 09:41
I have a Dahon Boardwalk 06 6 speed. But so far my favorite is the Bike Friday Tikit. It's a little pricey iirc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQscBxx7wLE
(ID #126102) Posted on 2008/03/05 17:44
Student
Registered on 2008/01/22 14:59
Sweet! Now all we need is a bike that it built into your pants and all you have to do is squat then a transformers noises randomly happens and your on your way.
(ID #126103) Posted on 2008/03/05 17:50
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
Wow, either that or a toilet. You could still squat, noises could happen, and you could be on your way. 
(ID #151220) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:50
Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore
University Student.
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:24
Not a fan for folding bikes, still prefer a fixed frame road bike for speed and rigidity.
(ID #126107) Posted on 2008/03/05 18:04
Tempest in New Zealand
Exchange Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
Same here.
Would be nice for the city but since the only thing to see in my city are a$$holes, no thanks.
(ID #126181) Posted on 2008/03/05 22:19
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
Um.. literally?
(ID #151221) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:50
Tempest in New Zealand
Exchange Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
Hell no, I saw that one coming. How should I call those guys otherwise?
(ID #151456) Posted on 2008/03/06 21:57
Evo_Spec in Alberta, Canada
Registered on 2007/10/21 13:13
same, i much perfer a full size bike, 24 inch rims baby!
(ID #126360) Posted on 2008/03/06 08:31
qingy in center of the galaxy
SMS
Registered on 2007/10/06 05:09
lol, bicycle spinners..someone pimp my bike!
(ID #126362) Posted on 2008/03/06 08:34
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
Youz been pimped playa! *Sprinkles pimp dust on your bike*



Warning: Pimp dust not to be used with any other household cleanders. Pimp Dust is a registered trademark of Krunk incorporated, and not to be used without express permission. Also, Pimp Dust is baby powder, all the better to slap-a-hoe with (Hoe sold separately).
(ID #151222) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:53
Akiba-Kid in California, USA
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:35
Haven't ride the bicycle for sometime now.  When I was over at my friend's house in Japan, he let me rode his bike while we went to shopping and I can feel that I was rusty on riding the bike...
(ID #126114) Posted on 2008/03/05 18:28
(VH)Hakushaku in US(United Shame)
Insane Student
Registered on 2008/02/27 11:52
Bike #1 The whels are way to small and slow. Bike #2 Still too small. Bike #3 Tooooo Small .... oh forget portable
(ID #126121) Posted on 2008/03/05 19:11
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Since the school and the shopping centre are just ~10 and ~20 minutes walk respectively from this bloody condo, bike's not really needed.
(ID #126140) Posted on 2008/03/05 20:08
DAIKON in Streets of Sth. Korea
Student
Registered on 2008/03/05 19:22
hmmm... really like the first one. looks compact enough to fit in a schoolbag. Although i think anybody trying to race a turtle would get tired, the wheels are REALLY small -.-
(ID #126158) Posted on 2008/03/05 20:49
ブリーチ in Bored land...
Sniffer
Registered on 2008/02/08 04:28
...What the hell?!

can any one sit on that ?
(ID #126165) Posted on 2008/03/05 21:18
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
autobots, transform and roll out! ('~')
(ID #126182) Posted on 2008/03/05 22:19
jowy in philippines
vendor
Registered on 2008/01/23 08:25
Me? im not a biker because i never try to use that. i used my neiborhood's "Pedicab" and i bumb it to the wall.But that bike is portable to use and carry to the train.
(ID #126211) Posted on 2008/03/05 23:34
student learning to be an accountant
Registered on 2008/02/26 15:45
its been only a yr since i last rode a bicycle. by the way that bicycle is too small.i like sports cycle or mountainbike.you can go to good speeds.i used to do easy stunts on bike a bigger bicycle.
(ID #126228) Posted on 2008/03/06 00:14
Atrus in the land of Oz
Student (for-ev-er)
Registered on 2008/02/21 08:37
How comfortable is your bike, Danny?  I'd get a foldable bike, maybe, if I went to Japan.  However I want to make sure to get a comfortable one.
(ID #126230) Posted on 2008/03/06 00:18
Chong Mizunaga in an Afro
Afro-ed Student
Registered on 2007/12/15 09:57
... I don't even know how to ride a bike (lol).
Roller blades and scooters for me, please. 
(ID #126240) Posted on 2008/03/06 00:29
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
What is it with you guys from Malaysia not riding bicycles? lol.
(ID #151223) Posted on 2008/03/06 09:54
Chong Mizunaga in an Afro
Afro-ed Student
Registered on 2007/12/15 09:57
LOL. Actually, I'd say I'm a special case. I didn't successfully learn to ride a bike when I was young, and before I knew it, the bikes got spoilt and my mom got rid of them.
I'd go on about my life some more, but I'd just be rambling ^^;
My brother (and parents, of course) know how to ride a bike though. ^^;
(ID #151369) Posted on 2008/03/06 17:24
DirtHerder in Santa Monica, CA USA
Game Designer
Registered on 2008/02/23 04:48
I own a pair of Mobikys.

They aren't the smallest or lightest folding bikes around, but they fold extremely quickly and simply, and they can be rolled while in their folded state.

You can even fold/unfold them while rolling (pretty fun to demo this to curious passers-by).
(ID #126248) Posted on 2008/03/06 01:08
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
It's small, but I like the folding bike you and your wife have Danny.  This bike looks uncomfortable to me.
(ID #126293) Posted on 2008/03/06 04:18
Subaruhess in Portsmouth, UK
Registered on 2006/12/24 22:37
Folding bikes? No thanks, I'll stick to kona bikes ;)
(ID #126297) Posted on 2008/03/06 04:28
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
Have you seen those foldable tires prototypes Danny? I think they are a better sollution.. though it seems it's expensive to get them done, and it's not for sale yet.

The main problem with foldable bikes is that most of them uses tiny tires... which means you'll have to pedal 4 times or more to get where you want.

If I had to deal with one, I'd get the ones with full sized tires... this completely sacrifices portability though. I mean, you can at most fold the bike to the size of one tire.

I could use one of those... I'm currently living on a big (though not so big) city with no car.

At least the public transportation is nice.. one of the best in Brazil, though that doesn't really say much about it.
(ID #126305) Posted on 2008/03/06 05:31
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
#3 Looks good, just because its such a good price I wouldnt care about how long it takes to set up. 
(ID #151224) Posted on 2008/03/06 10:00
Mars in Chicago, America
College Kid
Registered on 2007/08/24 03:48
#3 the Gekko Folding Bike is my pick, I'm trying to get one myself but the website that carriers them has been sold our for a while, and it seems like they are the only one that carries them.

http://ridethisbike.com/2007/03/nice-1-spd-129-folding-bike.html
(ID #151643) Posted on 2008/03/07 12:22
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