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Birdy, CarryMe or iF Mode, which one do you want to try?

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Updates 2011-05-25
We will pick the lucky winners on this Sunday during the Lovecycling Sunday Morning Ride.
Hurry up to add your comment below if you don’t want to miss the chance of trying one of these cool bikes for three days- free of charge.

So far I received 30 entries:
Interested in trying Birdy
Steven
Yeo Boon Chun
Clare
Benji Chan
Kenny
Tay Chin Loong
Yee Chao a.k.a Banana_man

Interested in CarryMe
Zheng Han John
Brandon
Lee
Derek Leong

Interested in IF MODE
Mike Kan
Clarence Chang
Steven Tang
Zack Tay
Jayvier Lee
Mike Zhan
Ahmaad zuhair
Ruslan
Evon Tan
Cheong
Ivan see
Akbar Yunns
Bernard Sim
Pest
Lim
Shang Lee
Eunice
Andrew Chew

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I was very excited when I was presented with the opportunity to be the online reseller of Pacific-Cycles products in Singapore. It is not only because Pacific-Cycles make great bicycles, but George Lin, the founder, also known as the “Bicycle Professor in Taiwan”, is truly a passionate man with a vision. He believe that bicycle and cycling can play an important role in moving the society forward in a positive direction. For him bicycle is not just another business, it is a way of living a better life.

CarryMe
Meeting George Lin, 2010

I was introduced to George by Mark Sanders , designer of the popular Strida and the award winning iF Mode folding bike. Mark is my design hero and my senior in the Royal Collage of Art (London). He invented the Strida folding bicycle design when he was working on his final project in RCA. His vision of integrating bicycle with public transportation has gathered significant momentum over the last 20 years. This vision is shared between major folding bike brands like Dahon, Brompton and increasing number of smaller brands.

Two years ago I was fortunate to have a chance to meet face to face this legendary old-young man George. He is old considering his age of over 70, but he is as young and full of fire as any young man when talking about bicycle. He let me test ride his bicycles and early prototypes of eCarryMe. At that time I was planning to propose to my previous company (Philips) to consider investing into the bicycle industry. Philips has not (yet) make that move, instead I am investing myself into it.

To celebrate the come back of Pacific Cycles we are offering free trial for the lucky reader… YOU.
You can win a chance to try one of the new bikes for a whole 3 days for free! There will be one winner for each model. Sign up by commenting below and provide the following:

1) Your contact email (won’t be seen by others)
2) Which model do you want to try?
3) What is your intended use of the bike?

I will pick the winner by the end of May. To be fair, I will make the lucky draw on one of the Lovecycling rides in front of the group. Please take a look below and see which model you will be interested to try and let us know:

CarryMe Specification

CarryMe
CarryMe sets a new benchmark in its category. It weighs only 8kg and will fit in a 91 x 30 x 27 cm bag in seconds, making it extremely easy to carry, transport, or store. It really shines, however, when you unfold and ride it. This is without a doubt the best solution to getting around the city without the hassles of waiting for traffic, looking for parking spots and paying for gasoline! Of course, you get a great workout at the same time and do your part to preserve the environment.

Birdy Specification

Birdy
Weighing in at only 10.8kg, the Disc Break Birdy model is one of the lightest full suspension bikes on the market. Being so light, it is easy to lift, carry and ride. The cable-actuated disc brake system provides excellent stopping power in a neat and low-maintenance package.

iF MODE specification

iF MODE
IF Mode looks clean and sleek in MRT or in your office. It is aimed at commuters who may use public transport or their car for some of the journey. It performs on the street just like any lightweight full size bike. IF Mode has won 2008 Eurobike Award, iF Product Design 2009 Gold Award, and Taiwan Excellence Silver Award. Watch the video below to see why..

So what are you waiting for? Put your comment below to win a chance to try these wonderful bikes, for free!

(Note: this trial is only available in Singapore. You have to come in person to pick up the bike. A security deposit is required to ensure return of the bike)

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Elvira try JZ88 folding bike
"I feel like flying!"

Elvira wants to try our bike because…

“I live in toa payoh and have an office there but am a freelancer and am mostly traveling round. Projects are mainly in the east at this moment”

Therefore she intended to combine JZ88 with MRT, Taxi or just ride all the way if weather and distance permit.
Apart from light weight and compact (within luggage limit of SMRT), she was attracted by the shopping trolley mode and really likes the theft-proof benefit.

When Elvira came over to collect the trial bike she told us that she lived in Holland for 12 years and just recently came back. Being exposed to how cycling can be part of everyday commute for most there, she feel strongly that she should be able to do so in Singapore. However, road safety has been a key concern here. Therefore when she read Francis’s blog post about cycling-to-work-in-Singapore (2004) she feel very strongly that commuting cycling can help her to keep fit and she should give our folding bike a try.

Elvira wanted to cycle back to Toa Payoh from Geylang East, which happen to be the same route as Francis took when he cycle to work. With a brief instruction she went off. 40 minutes late we got her SMS saying:

“I am back, thanks. I feel like flying!”.