Comments on: Modern Urban Folding Bike

By: Thies

Thies — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:15:49 +0000

Well thought through.
Given the small wheels, it rides surprisingly well on smooth roads, even hands off. The two step transmission with three speed hub gives useful gears in flat cities. The rear position of the propstand is a nice feature
On the down side: The unsuspended small wheels produce a lot of drag on cobblestones. Although the seat slides down some 1′ on folding, it still is waist high after the first step of folding. Including the other steps (telescoping seatpost and stem, folding handlebars and pedals) it is not folded faster than its competitors. Upon folding, the handle is so high it cannot be easily carried. It is heavy (~30 lb), so rolling instad of carrying is a necessity!
Due to its small footprint, useful for combination with subways and other public transport, in lifts and on escalators.

By: tanner

tanner — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:38:18 +0000

this is a really cool bike

By: Folding Urban Concept Bike from Cube Bikes | Future Technology

Folding Urban Concept Bike from Cube Bikes | Future Technology — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:03:48 +0000

[...] Modern folding bike from da – designers is not the only folding bike concept. Cube bikes has worked with Gregor Dauth to design urban street concept bike, that’s when this folding urban concept bike was born. Based on the idea of swiss army a folding knife, in order to fit into a smart car, you need a bike that can be folded to fit into a rucksack. No more excuse that you don’t have space in your car for your bike. [...]

By: Abdulla Bannaga

Abdulla Bannaga — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:14:53 +0000

I love the fact that you can still roll it when folded it would be nice if it looked well bigger…