Folding Bikes - Perhaps most ridiculous folder ever

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gbcb
05-11-07, 02:57 AM
Actually, it's not even a folder... I've seen a few of these (http://auction1.taobao.com/auction/26-2612/item_detail-0db1-9e18228d5262ec0519529eb17488de39.jhtml) being ridden around the streets of Shanghai (very awkwardly...). I can't believe that someone would spend RMB 600 on one of these, when a basic 16" Dahon can be had here for about RMB750. Anyone else seen these before?


Edit: Here's a picture for those of you too lazy to follow the link ;)
http://www.bd21.com/shop/upload/F7C(feng)big.jpg


Edit 2: Is this one (http://www.bd21.com/shop/product.asp?id=435) even more ridiculous??
http://www.bd21.com/shop/images/product/f10b.jpg

Chop!
05-11-07, 07:58 AM
Ha Ha! & it's called 'Best Hope'! Best, hope it gets you home! :eek:
gbcb
05-11-07, 08:13 AM
:lol: I hadn't noticed that! Thanks for pointing it out...

James H Haury
05-11-07, 09:04 AM
That is truly, strange and ridiculous.
Crankypants
05-11-07, 09:46 AM
Does it have a long enough wheelbase to avoid heel strikes on yer panniers?
gbcb
05-11-07, 09:54 AM
:eek: It's unstable enough as it is! The idea of panniers on this thing is truly terrifying...

I'm still shocked that they're charging so much for it. RMB600 is not cheap for a bike in China.
keithnyc
05-11-07, 10:50 AM
Yikes!

It sort of reminds me of those old clown bikes......I guess the good thing is that it always stays folded, even when you're riding it.
Shaymo
05-11-07, 11:41 AM
I cant imagine heading anywhere fast on it either, its a gimick