Archer-ca
01-19-08, 09:16 AM
Hi All!
Awhile back I decided it was time for another bike. It's been over a decade since my crazy Mountain Biking Days down dirt hills and making myself as one with numerous trees and boulders on the way down. Being a little older and a little more fragile now I opted for something serene and pleasurable for the occasional ride.
After a few weeks of late night 'net cruising I came across this little number, A KOMA 3 Speed folding bike from Japan.
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4205/koma1lm8.jpg
Born and breed in Japan this little folding commuter bike was designed for short trips to and from public transit. While most transit systems prohibits passengers from taking bicycles onto bus and trains, for safety reasons and economics, the KOMA folds up and can be pulled along like a luggage roller.
I had to have one.
3 days after I had sent payment I received my KOMA from Japan. No assembly required as it was already set up for my weight and height. I rolled off in the parking lot and started pedaling. Much to my surprise the bike felt very stable and comfortable. Though steering is a little faster I quickly adjusted. Gearing is set for leisurely riding, Tour Du Tortoise, and the rear air shock is pretty smooth. It's my first bike to have rear suspension so I do not have anything else to compare it to. But my Mushy Tushy is happy so I'm happy.
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5421/koma2tx3.jpg
Folding this little bike takes all of 30 seconds, handlebars and pedals too! Folding like a collapsing 'N' the bike stands by itself aided by two little roller wheels. These roller wheels are also for rolling about while in the folded configuration.
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/84/koma3dv6.jpg
Check it out on their Google translated webpage.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.smartcog.co.jp/Products/koma.htm&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DKAHENSHIKI%2BKOMA%2B3-SPEED%2B%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
Hope you've enjoyed the review. I've just bought another folder, a 2008 Downtube FS 9 Speed so stay tuned for a new review in a few weeks!! Hmmmm, what to do with TWO bikes???
Keep 'er Rubber Side down!!
Norman :shock:
Awhile back I decided it was time for another bike. It's been over a decade since my crazy Mountain Biking Days down dirt hills and making myself as one with numerous trees and boulders on the way down. Being a little older and a little more fragile now I opted for something serene and pleasurable for the occasional ride.
After a few weeks of late night 'net cruising I came across this little number, A KOMA 3 Speed folding bike from Japan.
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4205/koma1lm8.jpg
Born and breed in Japan this little folding commuter bike was designed for short trips to and from public transit. While most transit systems prohibits passengers from taking bicycles onto bus and trains, for safety reasons and economics, the KOMA folds up and can be pulled along like a luggage roller.
I had to have one.
3 days after I had sent payment I received my KOMA from Japan. No assembly required as it was already set up for my weight and height. I rolled off in the parking lot and started pedaling. Much to my surprise the bike felt very stable and comfortable. Though steering is a little faster I quickly adjusted. Gearing is set for leisurely riding, Tour Du Tortoise, and the rear air shock is pretty smooth. It's my first bike to have rear suspension so I do not have anything else to compare it to. But my Mushy Tushy is happy so I'm happy.
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5421/koma2tx3.jpg
Folding this little bike takes all of 30 seconds, handlebars and pedals too! Folding like a collapsing 'N' the bike stands by itself aided by two little roller wheels. These roller wheels are also for rolling about while in the folded configuration.
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/84/koma3dv6.jpg
Check it out on their Google translated webpage.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.smartcog.co.jp/Products/koma.htm&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DKAHENSHIKI%2BKOMA%2B3-SPEED%2B%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
Hope you've enjoyed the review. I've just bought another folder, a 2008 Downtube FS 9 Speed so stay tuned for a new review in a few weeks!! Hmmmm, what to do with TWO bikes???
Keep 'er Rubber Side down!!
Norman :shock: