Wired magazine review of Giant Clip
09-15-09, 04:29 PM
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Wired magazine review of Giant Clip
Wired magazine reviews a folder by Giant that I was unaware of. The article was part of some "Back To School Gift Guide" series.
Looks interesting as the frame does resemble a "giant" (pun intended) paper clip. See for yourselves:
https://www.wired.com/reviews/product...ip_foldingbike
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Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
Looks interesting as the frame does resemble a "giant" (pun intended) paper clip. See for yourselves:
https://www.wired.com/reviews/product...ip_foldingbike
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Qile Duo 5 Speed 20" Folder
09-15-09, 10:00 PM
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Seems that this one is only available for the Belgian market. Giant also has some cool mini-velos, nfortunately not available to the Americas. Here some pictures of what is NOT available. 
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09-16-09, 12:28 AM
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That review raises interests, but is so deficient in content (like an ad).
If I hadn't read the comments, I wouldn't have known that it was a "mono-fork" like the Giant Halfway is.
That seatpost-kickstand is nifty-looking.
There must be something really special about that folder if the RRP is $1000+.
If I hadn't read the comments, I wouldn't have known that it was a "mono-fork" like the Giant Halfway is.
That seatpost-kickstand is nifty-looking.
There must be something really special about that folder if the RRP is $1000+.
09-16-09, 02:23 AM
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Poked around with a Clip at my LBS. Seemed that, even with a telescoping seatpost, it wouldn't handle anyone close to 6 foot, so I didn't bother asking for a test ride.
Cute, but a non-starter for me.
Cute, but a non-starter for me.
09-16-09, 06:52 AM
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Yep! One can be very surprised at the models that are not available in the states. Several months ago on eBay, I seen a bike that looks just like the red model below but can't remember if it was badged as a Giant. It had narrow tires though, that much I do know.
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09-17-09, 09:07 AM
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My all time favorite is the Giant Halfway
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/...36/32651/zoom/
What is most cool is the single sided fork and rear wheel.
https://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/fb...fway-olson.jpg
Not that light though
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/...36/32651/zoom/
What is most cool is the single sided fork and rear wheel.
https://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/fb...fway-olson.jpg
Not that light though
09-17-09, 11:18 AM
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Yep, I have a Giant Halfway. It's not a bad bike at all, but the non-standard fork makes it a bit of a problem to service and upgrade. The weight isn't as much of a problem once you figure out how to roll it (leave the handlebars up instead of folding them with the rest of the bike).
Also of note is that when I needed a replacement part, Giant's response was that I needed to initiate the request through a Giant dealer. I did that, but Giant never was able to send the part. Since the part was important (part of the fold latch), I haven't ridden the bike since.
I now own a Bike Friday Tikit... which is a great bike that I feel is better than the Halfway in just about every way. It is, however, a bit more expensive.
Also of note is that when I needed a replacement part, Giant's response was that I needed to initiate the request through a Giant dealer. I did that, but Giant never was able to send the part. Since the part was important (part of the fold latch), I haven't ridden the bike since.
I now own a Bike Friday Tikit... which is a great bike that I feel is better than the Halfway in just about every way. It is, however, a bit more expensive.
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I saw this bike at my LBS as well. I thought it looked great. It actually reminded me of a concept bike from Cannondale a couple of years back, the Cannondale On bike.
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I saw a Halfway at an LBS once. It was a heavy beast. I think it may have approaced 30lbs.
In the comments section of the OP's link, I found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9_XE...layer_embedded
Good concept, but doesn't look like that bike has a chain. shaft driven?
In the comments section of the OP's link, I found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9_XE...layer_embedded
Good concept, but doesn't look like that bike has a chain. shaft driven?
