Xootr Swift Folding Bicycle - Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my Xootr Swift two years ago, and it's been a very fun, fast, useful ride since.
First, the weaknesses:
It's a big bulky fold. Think Smoothhound squashed in half--or twice the size of a folded Strida. It's an elegant, fast fold (6 seconds for me)--but it's not small.
It's rigid. No energy is lost from the rider to the road. On the crappy SF streets (ahem, Mr Newsom), you can really feel every bump. That being said, it's much smoother a ride than a Dahon TT pro, and it's cheaper.
Now, it's strengths:
It's a great ride. It's very similar to a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket in ride, but much cheaper.
It's light (mine's 22 lbs, heavier than stock). It accelerates great. A gentleman named Jur has made his bike under 18 lbs.
It uses standard parts, and it's almost infinitely customizeable (can't be made a recumbent). You can put almost anything on it, from BMX parts, to weight weenie roadie gear, to old Suntour shifters.
It begs to have drop bars. In the stock configuration, I've dropped roadies and followed messengers (albeit for a short period of time) wearing business casual, a murse, and some loafers.
It folds pretty darn conveniently narrow. It's big, which is bad for MUNI, but it's easy to slip between things when you're storing it at home.
Lastly, it's the most elegant locking system that I've seen in a folder. The dynamic joint acts as a static system when it's in place, and is braced against the seatpost in one unit.
All in all, this is a great bike if you have decent roads.
If your roads suck, you may consider a Birdy or a Pacific Reach.

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E-JOE E-Transformer S 2011 Review

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(More customer reviews)Got the bicycle and had the battery fully charged.
Next day, took it for a ride with others road bicyclists; very impressed during the mountain climbing, this small tiny wheel on this bicycle could keep up with the strongest rider out there.
The motor and battery could tackle the hills even when the bicycle has an extra weight on the luggage rack (40lbs).
It's so nice to have this bicycle since it can be folded easily and be put into your car trunk.
Doesn't take up a lot of space to store it; BUT, it brings a lot of fun when taking it out for a ride.
The best thing is you still get the exercise of bicycling without having to look like a hardcore bicyclist.

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Schwinn Hinge Folding Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)Although not as light or well built as a Dahon (Broadwalk model), I find this bike to be a decent alternative. Fenders are made of plastic, luggage rack is convienent, nicely supplied nylon protective bag for the bike in the folded position. Front and rear hand brakes, (no coaster brakes). What I didn't like about the bike is that the crank arm is made of plastic. Although thick, it's just chromed plastic. About $40-60 less than the Dahon Broadwalk.

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Bikes are terrific for commuters, but they're not always easy to fit in small apartments, homes, or offices. Enter the Schwinn Hinge 20-inch folding bicycle, an ideal commuting bike that folds compactly for easy storage in a closet, garage, or elsewhere.The Hinge is equipped with such features as a low stand-over frame, an ATB rigid fork, and alloy front and rear linear pull brakes, helping it perform as smoothly as any other commuter bike. It's also remarkably comfortable to ride, with an adjustable seat post and high handlebars. And riders will love the handy rear rack, which lets you lash a bag or other gear to the bike. Other features include 20-inch alloy rims, city tires with smooth treads, front and rear fenders, a pro wheel crank, and folding pedals. The Schwinn Hinge measures 30 by 32 by 11 inches (W x H x D) when folded.
About Schwinn Ignaz Schwinn and his partner Adolph Arnold incorporated Arnold, Schwinn & Company on October 22, 1895. Within a few short years of its inception, the company had become an acknowledged technical and quality leader within the bicycle industry. Now, more than 100 years later, Schwinn has become an American icon and built some of the best-known and best-loved bicycles of all time, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, Homegrown, and more. A world leader in technology and fabrication, Schwinn has been an indispensable player in revolutionizing bicycling around the world.

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Kent Mini 8 Folding Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very fun little novelty bike that is well made and sturdy but it is geared so low that it is completely impractical for actual use as a commuter bike. The rider must peddal constantly just to maintain brisk walking speed. However, it is a blast to ride around the house or the neighborhood and you'll definitely get some looks, especially if you lower the handlebars and seat all the way. It is a fun novelty but not for someone looking for an actual commuter bike.

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Proving that great things come in small packages, the Kent Mini 8 folding bike is an ideal space-saving choice for people with small homes yet big expectations. The Mini 8 is outfitted with such standard bike features as a strong aluminum alloy frame, a one-speed dual chain drive, front and rear linear pull brakes, and alloy wheels. However, the bike distinguishes itself from the crowd through its folding frame and adjustable-height seat and handlebars.
Thanks to the unique collapsible design, you can ride this bike to the commuter train, and then quickly fold the frame and haul it along to work. And when you get home, you can easily store the bike in a closet or corner of the room. The bike measures only 28 by 16 by 23 inches (W x H x D) when folded and weighs 26 pounds--roughly the size and weight of an airport carry-on. Plus, it takes only 20 seconds or so to fold the bike, seat, handlebars, and pedals. Other features include 8-inch balloon tires, a chrome steel handle post and seat post, and a maximum rider height of 6 feet. The Mini 8 measures 45 by 54 by 15 inches when unfolded.

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