FOLDING BIKE
For people who love to bike one of the challenges is bringing their favorite bike to places. Definitely, the ideal way is to start pedaling and go to that destination. What if the place is too far and it is necessary to haul your bike in your car. Most likely you need to remove the front or even the rear wheel to ensure that it fits. Or you can also buy bike racks and there are so many choices from brands like Thule. But what if you are traveling and it is necessary to take a plane — how then will you fit your bike? Of course, you can pray that you can rent a decent bike — but nothing compared in bringing your own bike. It is definitely possible to bring your regular bike but such is not advisable unless you want a broken frame or a bended fork. Putting your standard bike in a balikbayan box is just too much hassle. So what is the alternative?
There are several choices of folding bikes: Airframe, Airnimal, Bernds, Bike Friday, Birdy, Breezer, Brompton, CariBike, Dahon, Di Blasi, Gekko, Giant, Mezzo, Moulton, Pashley and Sinclair A-bike.
Among these folding bikes, I love the Strida.
Imported from the U.K., the Strida comes in 10 different colors and the ride is very similar to your regular bike.
Folding it will only take you 6 seconds. And look you can even buy a bag to house it during your travel.
Mark Sanders designed the folding bike in 1984 as part of his graduate studies. The name Strida was coined by a 9-year old kid and since its introduction in 1984 it now has 5 versions. The Strida 5 has the following specifications:
By the way, the Strida 5 will set you back by Php30,000 to Php40,000.
Is the Strida 5 available in Manila? Where can I buy it?
Hi Nathan.
Unfortunately, it is not available in the Philippines and as far as I know there are no bikeshops carrying the brand here. Most of the bikeshops in the Philippines only carry fast moving items and this is more of a specialty bike. If you want a folding bike then Giant in ROX (Serendra) and Greenhills have a few units. If you really want a Strida then buy it in the US. I am sure your balikbayan box can accommodate it.
Thanks for your visit.