Folding Bikes - Q-Bike

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randya
07-12-06, 02:58 PM
http://qbike-online.com/

In 26", 20" and 16". Made for the Asian market, not sure if it's available in the west.

http://qbike-online.com/product/img/t26.gif

http://qbike-online.com/product/img/t20.gif

http://qbike-online.com/product/img/t16.gif

roughrider504
07-12-06, 03:19 PM
Looks like a fun rider. I wonder if its fixed?
randya
07-12-06, 03:34 PM
The web page says it's geared 1:1.96. Not sure if it freewheels, although it's got two brakes so I would assume so.

spambait11
07-12-06, 04:03 PM
Hey cool! Those really look fun - a high tech penny farthing of sorts. But somehow I have trouble believing this claim: "When it comes down to performance, Q-Bike delivers the power and speed of any modern bicycle you ride today." We need beta-testers! :D
roughrider504
07-12-06, 05:04 PM
On the second one, Is that a leather saddle?
randya
07-12-06, 06:39 PM
On the second one, Is that a leather saddle?
Sorta looks like it but no specs are provided on the web site.
LWaB
07-13-06, 04:09 AM
It has a freewheel and steers and rides better than you might think. Designed for a smaller rider than me though, even in 26".
Chop!
07-18-06, 05:18 AM
I have tried a few times over the past two years to get hold of one of these, they were formally sold by the Italian company Rietti there is also a Rietti folding MTB.
I have only just noticed on the assembly instructions that it is a folder too!
The rear wheel flips under the frame, the pedals fold, and the bars detach, that's it, gotta get one.
I think Dorchester Cycles in England had a few for folks to try at a bike meeting a while back.
Don't quite understand how the gearbox works, it appears to be attached to the bottom of the fork legs.
It does not seem possible to order one from the website though.