Originally Posted by
AndyMann
Hi,
I've been thinking of getting a folder to use for multi mode commuting. My sister saw this bike at the L.A. county Fair last week. It was selling for $199 however when she called their office she was told that the price went up to $249. Below is the link to the youtube ad. It's called a Shark Bike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMJ2R...e_gdata_player
Is this bike sturdy enough? (i'm about 175lbs)
Is it easy to maintain and are parts easy to get for this bike?
Is this made by the same makers of the A-Bike?
Thanks in advance for your feedback. I don't have a folding bike and would like to know if this bike is a sound investment for me. My sister's offering to shoulder half of the price
and have it shipped to Manila. I've read some not too good feedback about A-Bike copies and this is my concern with this bike.
Andy
I would advice against it. If it is going to be used on perfect (no potholes) paved road, then, maybe yes.
I have been in Manila and seeing how the roads and the traffic goes there, I don't it is suitable.
There was a Youtube video (Top Gear?) some years ago that featured the A Bike. The rider commented that the ride experience is like having a "butt surgery", or something to that effect.