Folding Bikes - strida usa

Does anyone know where to currently get a strida in the US?

Supposedly it has been picked up by a major distributor for 2007, but there are no signs of actual distribution.

Does anyone know of any shops that might actually have stridas in stock? Preferably east cost.

I'm interested in the Strida as well.

There are should be a Canada distributor according to the Ming Cycle:

http://www.mingcycle.com.tw/strida_agent.htm

http://www.civagroup.com

Should we set up the Group Buy from them to get a better deal? How many guys here are interested in?

I'm interested in the Strida as well.

There are should be a Canada distributor according to the Ming Cycle:

http://www.mingcycle.com.tw/strida_agent.htm

http://www.civagroup.com

Should we set up the Group Buy from them to get a better deal? How many guys here are interested in?

Thanks for the Email address.

I doubt a Canadian distributor will sell to the US since they probably have been told not to do just that. The demand is there and I was watching a new Strida selling on Ebay for over $400.00 USD! That bike comes with no warranty or support! To make matters worse, Strida has no idea when their new distributor will sell the bikes again.

If you can find a good source in Canada, please post it on the forums.

I'm interested in the Strida as well.
Should we set up the Group Buy from them to get a better deal? How many guys here are interested in?
I could be very easily persuaded into one...

I doubt a Canadian distributor will sell to the US since they probably have been told not to do just that. The demand is there and I was watching a new Strida selling on Ebay for over $400.00 USD! That bike comes with no warranty or support! To make matters worse, Strida has no idea when their new distributor will sell the bikes again.
Wouldn't be surprised if foldingmagic is affiliated with the Strida selling on eBay or civagroup: if you look into this outfit, you'll find they are in Vancouver, WA, so they are able to sell stateside as well as to Canada. It would behoove him/her/them to get a bikeforums red star like all other vendors if for nothing else than because of ethical responsibility.

Wouldn't be surprised if foldingmagic is affiliated with the Strida selling on eBay or civagroup: if you look into this outfit, you'll find they are in Vancouver, WA, so they are able to sell stateside as well as to Canada. It would behoove him/her/them to get a bikeforums red star like all other vendors if for nothing else than because of ethical responsibility.

Thanks! I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. But I don't understand why I have any relationship with ebay or civagroup? Really don't believe a real distributor will take such a time for free ads :D

Just want to have a good deal, nothing else!

Thanks! I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. But I don't understand why I have any relationship with ebay or civagroup? Really don't believe a real distributor will take such a time for free ads :D

Just want to have a good deal, nothing else!
Sorry - meant BC.

Hope your deal works out!

The only active link at the civagroup website is the Dahon link; the Strida, Birdy and Reach links aren't activated yet, so I'm assuming they aren't quite ready to start selling them....

Wouldn't be surprised if foldingmagic is affiliated with the Strida selling on eBay or civagroup: if you look into this outfit, you'll find they are in Vancouver, WA, so they are able to sell stateside as well as to Canada. It would behoove him/her/them to get a bikeforums red star like all other vendors if for nothing else than because of ethical responsibility.

The ebay seller claims that they bought the bike from a trade show, not from CIVA.

for the record the ebay auction includes the carry bag, probably $100 from strida.

WOW! The new Strida sold for $440.00 USD! I'm impressed since it didn't come with LBS support or warranty. New Strida's were selling for $395.00 back when it was available online so this bike sold at a premium. Now if I could only get my hands on 500 bikes!

WOW! The new Strida sold for $440.00 USD! I'm impressed since it didn't come with LBS support or warranty. New Strida's were selling for $395.00 back when it was available online so this bike sold at a premium. Now if I could only get my hands on 500 bikes!

I watched this bike as well. This bike is 3.2 version with performance kit plus a travel bag. Believe it's the good deal. fixed gear bike (http://www.red2bicycle.com)

Check a thread below: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=177237

Most of Strida bikes are sold on internet, aren't they? Don't think it will be available at LBP. If so, I guess it will be more expensive then.

WOW! The new Strida sold for $440.00 USD! I'm impressed since it didn't come with LBS support or warranty. New Strida's were selling for $395.00 back when it was available online so this bike sold at a premium. Now if I could only get my hands on 500 bikes!

I wouldn't really say it sold at a premium. The fact that there is no tax more or less evens out the difference between $40 difference and I think the warranty for the free bag ($100 value) is a fair trade. Not sure if the bike was assembled or not, if it wasn't then I'll agree that it sold at a slight premium.

I have to confess that I personally bid it up to $420, but the attractive strida 5.0s going for around 425 USD over at yahoo taiwan stopped me from going further. Does anyone know of a cheap way to ship bikes from overseas?

I watched this bike as well. This bike is 3.2 version with performance kit plus a travel bag. Believe it's the good deal.
If it didn't have the new Strida 5 BB, it's not a deal of any sort. Trust me, what do you think the Strida 5 bottom rail with new BB willl sell for as an upgrade to the older models?

:)

FYI, Strida.ca on on the promotion now!

FYI, Strida.ca on on the promotion now!
People could pay you directly and not feel bad about it if you get that red star. ;)
C'mon... support the forums!

The ebay seller claims that they bought the bike from a trade show, not from CIVA.

HUMMMMMMMMMM.

Did anyone notice the Ebay seller posted ANOTHER new Strida just like the one bought from a trade show? We were all told the Trade show bike was the only one so the bidding went up high. Now we find out there are more bikes purchased from the "Trade Show" so start your bidding war folks. Don't be surprised if another "Trade Show" bike appears later in the month. ;-)

I get the feeling Strida's have arrived and someone has a large stock or maybe imported them!

People could pay you directly and not feel bad about it if you get that red star. ;)
C'mon... support the forums!

Strida at $549.00! After February 28th, it goes up to $599.00?

So were're saying when the Strida becomes available nationwide in March, it will cost $599.00? It's going to be a hard for LBS to sell this bike at $650.00 dollars (tax) here in New York City.

I'm starting to think that everyone in the bike industry is a liar.
You weren't just born yesterday were you? :)

It's not limited to the bike industry, but every industry. And you're right in the other thread: just lose the $40 to find out what is the *truth* if you really want to know the limitation of folding bikes, scooters, etc. for your purposes, and shut us all up. Now you know why you need a forum on this topic. :D

Strida at $549.00! After February 28th, it goes up to $599.00?

So were're saying when the Strida becomes available nationwide in March, it will cost $599.00? It's going to be a hard for LBS to sell this bike at $650.00 dollars (tax) here in New York City.
No, I don't mean buyers in general should necessarily support these forums, but I mean the person calling himself/herself "foldingmagic" should buy a red star to support the forums and declare his/her affiliation with civagroup, Yeah bikes, or whatever corporation it wants to call itself. If you do a google and eBay vendor search for "foldingmagic," you will get many interesting hits which suggest a close connection between foldingmagic and civagroup, whether s/he is a dealer, rep, or vendor. I don't think it's uncool that s/he is here, but I do think it's uncool if s/he is not honest about his/her affiliations.

OTOH, not the first time that Dahon.Steve has kvetched about the 'high' price of Stridas here....

OTOH, not the first time that Dahon.Steve has kvetched about the 'high' price of Stridas here....

I find the price very high. You didn't see me complain when the bike listed last year at $395.00. A year later and the price jumped by 50%. Yet, the bike is now made in China so you would figure the price would drop but that is not the case.

The high price did not stop me from recommending it on another thread.

I just noticed, you can buy the Strida now at www.yeahbikes.com. $549 including the bag, free shipping. That's about $100 more than I paid for mine, but I think it's worth it.

I'm with Dahon.Steve that at close to 6 bills the Strida is not going to be on my folding bike list anytime. I don't get the price increase either considering its now built in China. Honestly at $399 I thought it was overpriced.

It's not superlight, super small or super versatile. I am still trying to figure out what it does so well as to be asking for a premium price. I'd rather ride my Xooter scooter than take a Strida. It is smaller, lighter, cheaper and likely not too much slower and it can carry more weight. For me the Strida is an answer to a question I'd never ask just like Clive's latest bike. I'll take another Downtube Mini and take the $$$ I save and put it toward an airline ticket somewhere.

For me the Strida is an answer to a question I'd never ask just like Clive's latest bike.
:roflmao:

I'm with Dahon.Steve that at close to 6 bills the Strida is not going to be on my folding bike list anytime. I don't get the price increase either considering its now built in China. Honestly at $399 I thought it was overpriced.

What's not to get? It's a UK company. The fact that it was recently selling for $399 was a wrinkle due to product stock and currency fluctuation. The same bundle sells for over 700USD in the UK and has been for quite some time.


It's not superlight,

It's one of the lightest folders that can be wheeled while folded (maybe 1lb heavier than an all titanium brompton).


super small

It has a smaller footprint than any other 16" folder that I'm aware of (9"x20").


or super versatile.

It's the only 16" folder I'm aware of that can be wheeled around in the fully folded position without hunching over (Bromptons have to be partially unfolded, negating the small fold). It also seems to be the quickest fold around. I've seen videos where people fold a Strida 90% in 1-2 seconds and start walking (which is just as good as 100% since the petals and handlebars can be folded while walking).

If you know of a more versatile folder then please tell me, because I'd rather buy something else (some of the plastic parts on the strida make me nervous).


I am still trying to figure out what it does so well as to be asking for a premium price.

Apart from being super light, super small, and super versatile; it's also low maintenance (no truing the wheels or greasing the chain is necessary).

Also, if you think $550 w/ free shipping is premium then what do you call $900 + shipping for a basic M series Brompton, or $800 plus shipping for a Merc?


I'd rather ride my Xooter scooter than take a Strida. It is smaller, lighter, cheaper and likely not too much slower and it can carry more weight.

Do you really think that a scooter with no gearing could be not too much slower than anything with a gear? I'm being serious here, because a Xooter would be much easier on my wallet.

Makeinu, it seems that you've talked yourself into buying a Strida, provided you can find a dealer. Let us know how it works out for you.

Personally, I think they look very interesting, but the quick and easy fold would be less important to me than my expectation of low performance. Doesn't mean you won't be satisfied for the kind of riding you do.

What's not to get? It's a UK company. The fact that it was recently selling for $399 was a wrinkle due to product stock and currency fluctuation. The same bundle sells for over 700USD in the UK and has been for quite some time.

I just checked the UK site, $470 (xe.com rate) for the bike I bought, as shown in the uk strida site picture, folding h'bars, pedals, etc..





It's one of the lightest folders that can be wheeled while folded (maybe 1lb heavier than an all titanium brompton).

It has a smaller footprint than any other 16" folder that I'm aware of (9"x20").

It's the only 16" folder I'm aware of that can be wheeled around in the fully folded position without hunching over (Bromptons have to be partially unfolded, negating the small fold). It also seems to be the quickest fold around. I've seen videos where people fold a Strida 90% in 1-2 seconds and start walking (which is just as good as 100% since the petals and handlebars can be folded while walking).


As a rider of one for several months, I agree with your observations.



If you know of a more versatile folder then please tell me, because I'd rather buy something else (some of the plastic parts on the strida make me nervous).


I'd like to know too, but I wouldn't worry about the plastic bits :-) I've done > 400 miles with no plastic bit problems. In fact I've slightly butchered the seat mounting on mine so I could fit this:

http://www.comfortsaddle.com/index.cfm

& it's been just fine for 300 of those miles :-)



Apart from being super light, super small, and super versatile; it's also low maintenance (no truing the wheels or greasing the chain is necessary).

Yes, & the hub brakes are great when riding through a flood ridden road ;-)

In fact, although the wheels with disc brakes look terrific on the Strida 5, I think the plastic ones will stand up to stress better.

I can't comment on other folders as I haven't ridden any. I'd say one can't make a useful observation on the Strida without having ridden said bicycle, preferably for several miles, & (un)folded it in different locations, weather etc., & finally strolled it. Carrying is only necessary in rare circumstances, & 10 Kilo's isn't too bad.

In terms of performance, surely that's in major part a function of the rider? :-)

I just checked the UK site, $470 (xe.com rate) for the bike I bought, as shown in the uk strida site picture, folding h'bars, pedals, etc..
Where are you getting this price from?

strida.co.uk is selling them for (using xe.com for GBP/USD conversion):
£239.95/$469.88 for the basic bike (the one in the picture has the performance kit)
+£84.95/$166.35 for the performance kit (folding h'bars, pedals, etc..)
+£24.95/$48.85 for assembly
=£349.85/$685.08

I'm not even including the bag because it's obviously a total ripoff, but the bags are going for £59.95/$117.40, which brings the grand total to £409.80/$802.48 (more expensive than a Merc!).

If US customers are getting ripped off at $550/£280.87, then UK customers are being robbed blind. I just don't get it.

Where are you getting this price from?

strida.co.uk is selling them for (using xe.com for GBP/USD conversion):
£239.95/$469.88 for the basic bike (the one in the picture has the performance kit)


I actually paid £250 + carriage for mine, & about 2 or so months later they went up to the new price.

I couldn't afford any more, as we wanted to get 2 folders, so I was really pleased that I got folding pedals, handlebars etc., & I couldn't work out what the "performance kit" actually was! I had to assemble the bikes, but that's not difficult, & there are videos on the web to help.

As my wife got to like the Strida (so I ended up on her old bike for a while ;-) ) we got another soon after - identical to mine & the same price.

Many people ask us questions about the bikes on our rides, & I pass on the details but I don't know if any sales have materialised from this, but I do check the UK site from time to time in case I'm passing out of date prices!


I'm not even including the bag because it's obviously a total ripoff,

Ok. I didn't think their bag was perhaps the best choice, so searched for an alternative. We ended up getting 2 huge, & very strong, golf bags (~ $60 I think) which even have their own small wheels. There's so much space in them we could put 2 Strida's in each & still have room for clothes, duty free etc. ;-)

We're still actually looking for smaller bags. I've kept the cardboard carriers as they are useful "templates" & if I find suitable materials I may even fabricate one & see how it stands up to air travel.


If US customers are getting ripped off at $550/£280.87, then UK customers are being robbed blind. I just don't get it.

It must be very frustrating for potential US Customers. Sadly, we're used to being ripped off here, but it's still painful!

Depending on air travel costs, it may be worth taking a (short?) trip to Singapore or Taiwan to buy the new Strida?

I actually paid £250 + carriage for mine, & about 2 or so months later they went up to the new price.


Sorry, I can't count - I paid £220 + carriage, not 250, oops!

I actually paid £220 + carriage for mine, & about 2 or so months later they went up to the new price.

I couldn't afford any more, as we wanted to get 2 folders, so I was really pleased that I got folding pedals, handlebars etc., & I couldn't work out what the "performance kit" actually was! I had to assemble the bikes, but that's not difficult, & there are videos on the web to help.

As my wife got to like the Strida (so I ended up on her old bike for a while ;-) ) we got another soon after - identical to mine & the same price.

Many people ask us questions about the bikes on our rides, & I pass on the details but I don't know if any sales have materialised from this, but I do check the UK site from time to time in case I'm passing out of date prices!



Ok. I didn't think their bag was perhaps the best choice, so searched for an alternative. We ended up getting 2 huge, & very strong, golf bags (~ $60 I think) which even have their own small wheels. There's so much space in them we could put 2 Strida's in each & still have room for clothes, duty free etc. ;-)

We're still actually looking for smaller bags. I've kept the cardboard carriers as they are useful "templates" & if I find suitable materials I may even fabricate one & see how it stands up to air travel.


It must be very frustrating for potential US Customers. Sadly, we're used to being ripped off here, but it's still painful!

Depending on air travel costs, it may be worth taking a (short?) trip to Singapore or Taiwan to buy the new Strida?
How long ago did you buy yours? It seems that the basic model no longer includes folding pedals or folding handlebars.

In any case, they aren't selling the basic model in the US. They are only selling it fully assembled with the performance kit and the bag. With all these additions, the total package is much cheaper in the US than it is in the UK (like I said £409.80/$802.48 vs $550/£280.87).

For the record, I just want to get the prices straight, because some people are saying that the Strida is worth every dollar while others are saying it is a ripoff. It obviously makes a big difference whether you get folding pedals and handlebars with the basic model or whether you have to pay £85 extra.

Ok. I didn't think their bag was perhaps the best choice, so searched for an alternative. We ended up getting 2 huge, & very strong, golf bags (~ $60 I think) which even have their own small wheels. There's so much space in them we could put 2 Strida's in each & still have room for clothes, duty free etc. ;-)


Thats a TOP tip ! - yes those golf bags have wheels on and go thro airports without a 2nd look. ... thanks .... CJ !!

How long ago did you buy yours? It seems that the basic model no longer includes folding pedals or folding handlebars.

In any case, they aren't selling the basic model in the US. They are only selling it fully assembled with the performance kit and the bag. With all these additions, the total package is much cheaper in the US than it is in the UK (like I said £409.80/$802.48 vs $550/£280.87).

For the record, I just want to get the prices straight, because some people are saying that the Strida is worth every dollar while others are saying it is a ripoff. It obviously makes a big difference whether you get folding pedals and handlebars with the basic model or whether you have to pay £85 extra.
Where are you getting these US prices from? And which model bike is it, the 3 or the 5?

I can't remember the exact details, but I think it used to be that if you paid Strida for assembly, shipping was free; that was a pretty good deal.

Where are you getting these US prices from? And which model bike is it, the 3 or the 5?

I can't remember the exact details, but I think it used to be that if you paid Strida for assembly, shipping was free; that was a pretty good deal.
www.strida.ca (http://www.strida.ca) is civagroup's (the new north american strida distributor) direct ordering website.

They are offering Strida 3.2 with folding pedals, folding handlebars, mudguards, full assembly, and carry bag with free shipping (to US or Canada) for $549 (which exchanges to £280 according to xe.com). Differences between this package and the UK package (that I priced above from strida.co.uk) are that it only includes one pair of mudguards instead of three, it might not include the upgraded gel saddle (although I'm not sure as a civa rep told me that "all upgrades are included"), and it only has a 30 day money back try out period (and a nasty 20% restocking fee on "on visibly used accessories/ bike") instead of 60 days.

Strida3 on ebay USA #260074625068 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260074625068&rd=1&rd=1)

IMO, that's only a slightly better deal than what I paid ~ 2 years ago. Personally, I think they're needing to dump their Strida3 inventory in preparation for release of the Strida5. It would be nice if a rep from Strida would clear all the confusion up for us...all this noodling around is not beneficial to their relationship with existing Strida owners...

IMO, that's only a slightly better deal than what I paid ~ 2 years ago. Personally, I think they're needing to dump their Strida3 inventory in preparation for release of the Strida5. It would be nice if a rep from Strida would clear all the confusion up for us...all this noodling around is not beneficial to their relationship with existing Strida owners...

Strida never said they were going to release version 5 and said to the effect, the same model would be sold again but at a higher price.

Strida3 on ebay USA #260074625068 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260074625068&rd=1&rd=1)

Someone has a large stock and it's good to see there is a demand. Let's hope they find a good distributor who will actually market the bikes! Maybe they can find a way to make an infomercial like Landrider.

Now that I've seen the pics of the new Strida5 BB, I wouldn't buy another - or recommend buying - a Strida3; IMO it's worth waiting for the Strida5, the upgrades will be worth it.

Now that I've seen the pics of the new Strida5 BB, I wouldn't buy another - or recommend buying - a Strida3; IMO it's worth waiting for the Strida5, the upgrades will be worth it.
You wanna split the shipping to get a couple Strida 5s from taiwan? I think we can get them for about $430 each + shipping and I doubt they will be much cheaper than that when they start selling them in the US. Actually, I doubt they will start selling them in the US at all.

Here's some good pictures of a Strida5 being taken apart:
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/Skywalker-Strida/article?mid=236&prev=247&next=217

How long ago did you buy yours? It seems that the basic model no longer includes folding pedals or folding handlebars.

End of July '06, & sometime in August for the second Strida. Both came with 3 sets of mudguards, etc.
I wasn't aware that the new price doesn't include pedals etc.. If that's correct it's not such good value.



For the record, I just want to get the prices straight, because some people are saying that the Strida is worth every dollar while others are saying it is a ripoff. It obviously makes a big difference whether you get folding pedals and handlebars with the basic model or whether you have to pay £85 extra.

It depends on one's circumstances, spare cash, etc. I suppose. We've been pleased with ours, factoring in what we paid for them. I normally ask interested folk to guess the price. Anything from £100 to I think £600, was the highest wild guess. Because people see bikes in supermarkets here for ~ £70, there's often a sharp intake of breath that it's actually £240, so I think a price hike would definitely hurt sales. I'd have thought that expanding Strida's market would be more important than more profit per bike. They could sell models with alternative wheels, brakes, bottom bracket, etc. at different price points. If you look on the Korean Strida sites, there's several very nice looking colour schemes, along with very smart looking wheels. Great appeal I'd have thought to a younger rider in particular. A problem maybe could be that in the same geographic market, the smarter ones might spoil sales of the 3(n) as although tough & "hi-tec" looking, the 3's just don't *look* as nice. I'm going by views of various pictures, as I've yet to see one!

I've no idea what the Strida biz. model is. Maybe there are very different contractual setups geographically. For example it could be that the manufacturer licenses a particular Strida bike design & is free to market a variant at any price he likes, but only on one continent.

I think the drum brake versions had a cleaner and better look; the new eccentric bottom bracket on the 5 is neat though. The bike on the skywalker site also has a Canadian sticker, so maybe there's hope of a North American showing.

I think the drum brake versions had a cleaner and better look; the new eccentric bottom bracket on the 5 is neat though. The bike on the skywalker site also has a Canadian sticker, so maybe there's hope of a North American showing.

Well, certainly in the UK, it's "have" not had ;-)

Naturally appearance is subjective :-) I pretty much agree with you actually, definitely on the 5 BB, & I like the plastic wheel with drum brake for it's toughness, relative simplicity, & no inner tube punctures from the inside! Trying to "step back" though, I think from a sales POV, the posh Strida 5 wheel with disc brakes would be more attractive to certain people.

As I posted a while ago, I did ask the very helpful lady at Strida UK about shipping from here to the US, & their contractual terms don't permit it unfortunately.

I've just been to a high class restaurant in Dublin, folded & rolled my Strida into the restaurant, easily found a spot where it tucked in, no chance of complaints from oil or grease, the downtube would not have folded small enough to do this, & as with the GoBike there's the oil & grease problem (less so on the Brompton). It's back to the old saying 'No bike is perfect for every situation' but to say that it is less practical than a scooter & carries less is laughable! As for the comparison with the A-bike, check out the gadget show video, apart from the young lady having not a clue how to fold & secure the wheels & then inevitably having trouble carrying up & down stairs, the Strida walked all over the A-bike. So remember, all of these these folders have their plus points & minus points & don't start rubbishing bikes you haven't even tried!

Who is buying all these strida's on ebay?

Don't they know you can get it from http://www.strida.ca with a 30 day moneyback guarantee for
about the same price (or even less in some cases) than what they are paying on ebay?

This is why I could never sell stuff on ebay, I fear the insanity of people acting against all reason.

Who is buying all these strida's on ebay?I bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200068827888


...you can get it from http://www.strida.ca (http://www.strida.ca/) with a 30 day moneyback guarantee for about the same price (or even less in some cases) than what they are paying on ebay?Delivered, mine was about $100 less than strida.ca (yeahbike).

I bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200068827888

Delivered, mine was about $100 less than strida.ca (yeahbike).

Ok, but in my opinion the 30 trial period and the warranty is worth the extra $100.

...in my opinion the 30 trial period and the warranty is worth the extra $100.Of course you are entitled to your opinion. We just differ on that point.

Buying a used bike, or last year's model, or orphaned products , or "grey market" can all leave you with a questionable warranty status. I've done all of those in the past with bikes, cars, computers, etc. and usually know what I'm getting in to.

As for the value of the Strida warranty, I admit that's a bit of a gamble. If I need over $100 worth of repair parts in the first year I own the bike, or if I ever manage to break the frame, I guess I'd concede the point. But only time will tell -- check with me again in 2008 or '09 :)

As for a "trial period," the seller on this auction did offer a two week return privilege (e.g., refund or replacement if something is wrong). But as I knew I wanted this bike, there was no chance of returning simply it because I didn't like it - so the offer of a 30-day trial would be worth nothing to me.

-Lee


PS: An interesting aside: Strida UK offers a 60 day trial instead of Strida CA's 30 days.

PPS: I cannot find the Strida warranty statement at all on Yeahbike's site. Strida UK lists it as lifetime on the frame and one year on components.

Buying a used bike, or last year's model, or orphaned products , or "grey market" can all leave you with a questionable warranty status. I've done all of those in the past with bikes, cars, computers, etc. and usually know what I'm getting in to.

I think that's the key really. It's a bit of a gamble, so you balance the risks.



As for a "trial period," the seller on this auction did offer a two week return privilege (e.g., refund or replacement if something is wrong).


I've never seen that option from an eBay seller, interesting.


But as I knew I wanted this bike, there was no chance of returning simply it because I didn't like it

I decided after about an hour riding the bike that it wasn't going back ;-)



PS: An interesting aside: Strida UK offers a 60 day trial instead of Strida CA's 30 days.
Strida UK lists it as lifetime on the frame and one year on components.

So far their support has been very good.

I went to a LBS (part of a national UK chain) for a look at, & quick ride of a Dahon. They had 2 models in, but both apparently awaiting some kind of bracket repair, & didn't want me to ride any at all, in spite of having a quiet, large paved area just outside their shop. I thought that didn't bode well for any future service......



This is why I could never sell stuff on ebay, I fear the insanity of people acting against all reason.


I'd say as a seller you'd be fine :-)

I've seen lots of stuff go at >= prices from good internet shops, or even local stores!