LEV folder

[fireworkz]

Saw another LEV folder here.. kinda looks nice.. probably heavy though !

http://203.66.210.84/DB/Product/96NSC1017/13147978_link.jpg



Specifications

Product Name
Easy Link Folding Bike
No. of Type
FB-168
Size
12¡ª
Measurement
&
Weight
Length
Unfolded
Folded
1230mm
730mm
Width
530mm
530mm
Saddle Height
670~800mm
1068mm
Weight
12.5kg
Weight Limit
100kg (220lbs)
Patent covers¡G Taiwan, China, Japan, Germany, USA,
Spain, Italy, UK, Holland, France, etc.


More info here
http://www.kentfa.com.tw/index3.htm

[makeinu]

what is "lev"?

[spambait11]

light electric vehicle

Pretty cool. Folding bike designs are just getting better and better.

[lee_rimar]

Pretty cool? What a TERRIBLE design for a bike!

The pedals must be for show, to get this electric motor scooter into a different "moped" like category. I say this because they're too far to the rear - how would you pedal it for any distance?

[spambait11]

Yeah, you're right about the extreme rearward pedaling. I was really commenting about the folding.

These types of bikes are probably only meant for the city.

[jur]

These types of bikes are probably only meant for the city.I think they are meant for making the designer/seller money. The designer only had the vaguest clue about what is a good bicycle. That thing looks terrible to ride.

[spambait11]

If people are getting around on A-bikes, I don't see why that lev is worse.

(This is not to suggest I'd buy either of them. I'd use a scooter for such occasions.)

[lee_rimar]

If people are getting around on A-bikes, I don't see why that lev is worse.Hah, does anyone get around on an A-Bike? Anybody on this forum have one or try to ride one for any distance? Another one of Sir Clive's bloopers.

[bookishboy]

Hah, does anyone get around on an A-Bike? Anybody onthis forum have one or try to ride one for any distance? Another one of Sir Clive's bloopers.
It's a shame to see how the mighty have fallen. I agree that the bike looks about as useful as poop on a stick. I'm willing to be proven wrong, just not at the cost of $400 of my own money. Anyone bringing one to the Folds-Up festival this year? I'll try it out, and eat my words if it turns out to be a great commuting tool.