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<\/p>\nI heard about it last year and couldn’t wait to get my hand on it.<\/p>\n
Two recent update on the A-Bike (links below). Quote from the BBC News:<\/p>\n
“The inventor who specialises in making miniature objects has a new big idea. A collapsible bike designed to fit a commuter journey as easily as it folds to squeeze into a bag.<\/p>\n
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The A-Bike weighs 12.5lbs, folds ‘in 10 seconds. Sounds perfect for mixing with MRT.<\/p>\n
Named after the shape of its telescopic black-and-silver frame, it claims to come in at half the weight, (12.5lbs) and half the price (\u00c2\u00a3199) of those already on the market. It has two chains, one gear and a weight limit for riders of 13st 5lbs (85kgs).”<\/p>\n
But it also mentioned:<\/p>\n
“If the bike is meant to fit in to a commute, how does it fare on the Tube itself? It packs neatly into a shoulder bag or can be carried by the handle bars. It is out of the way on the escalator step or the carriage floor, much like any folding bike.<\/p>\n
But achy-arm from carrying it is quick to surface, and how everything else would be balanced is less clear. Especially with the amount of gear cyclists tend to trail.”<\/p>\n
And Lance Foster, a Bike shop worker gave his verdict:
\n“the bike is fast, strong and insightful. There is much that he would change: First of all that seat is definitely the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat on.”Plus, the way those handle-bars fold in – I would have made them a bit longer. With the geometry of the bike you need them for good, aggressive speed. And, when you turn, it is very unstable.”<\/p>\n
http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/uk_news\/magazine\/5173612.stm<\/a> Pros: light weight (5.5kg), relatively cheap (\u00c2\u00a3199) quick folding, good for indoor use I heard about it last year and couldn’t wait to get my hand on it. Two recent update on the A-Bike (links below). Quote from the BBC News: “The inventor who specialises in making miniature objects has a new big idea. A collapsible bike designed to fit a commuter journey as easily as it folds … Continue reading A-Bike update<\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.gizmodo.com\/gadgets\/bicycles\/abike-folds-small-weighs-little-164577.php<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCons (tbc): uncomfortable seat, wheels may be too small for Singapore road condition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"