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semaler
04-14-08, 03:47 PM
This is an unpainted stainless steel, no clams (quite an original folding system!), fast-folding bike, available in 3 or 8 gears. Designed, manufactured, and currently on sale only in Barcelona.

Check this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0CWk2rTO1I

Also, here's an article on the bike (in Spanish): http://www.terra.org/articulos/art02049.html

LittlePixel
04-14-08, 05:03 PM
I like it's simplicity and 'engineered' look - especially the folding mechanism. [Though I wouldn't want to get a pinky stuck in that toothed folding mechanism though - ouch!]
Here's the article again (http://209.85.135.104/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=es%7Cen&u=http://www.terra.org/articulos/art02049.html) run through Google Translate for those who don't do Spanish.

mulleady
04-15-08, 05:00 AM
this looks a cool bike. Does anyone think the folding mechanism will stand the test of time and give rear frame rigidity? Also looks like a 3 speed hub on the rear wheel? If so, more than enough for urban commutes.

mulleady
04-15-08, 08:43 AM
I emailed the designer and got this answer. Might be of interest:

Hello Francis, yes is allready in shops in Barcelona, it cost 700 euros, with
3 gear hub Sturmey, and 850 euros Shimano nexus 8 gear, not yet in UK,
Thanks for the contact, Josep Mora designer, www.josepmora.com (http://www.josepmora.com/)


>Dear Josep,
>I saw a video of your folding bike on Youtube and also www.terra.org (http://www.terra.org/). I'm
>wondering can it be bought in Spain yet or in the UK? It looks a very nice
>design. I was also wondering does it use a 3 gear hub in the rear wheel?
>Your bike has attracted attention on the leading English speaking forum for folding bikes.

Lalato
04-18-08, 10:10 AM
That's really cool. I, too, wonder if that folding mechanism will stand the test of time. Too bad it's out of my price range though. 700 Euros is around $1100, and if I'm spending that kind of money I'm getting something on my already extensive list of wants. LOL

--sam