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Old 12-16-18 | 01:19 PM
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Daytriker
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From: Vancouver Island, Western Canada

Bikes: HP Velotechnik / Trident

While I haven't seen one in the flesh, I really like it. The size folded from Alibaba shows to be about 30 in. wide x 27 in. high x 12 in. deep which is larger than the stated specs. Looks like two models, one an all aluminum 9 speed listed for $499.99. u.s. & the carbon fiber 11 speed listed for $1299.99 u.s. Weights are 12 & 10 kg. respectively. One feature I really like is the flush mounted release for the frame fold. If the product quality is up to snuff then the pricing is very attractive for what you get.
May 2019 -
I did get to see one in the flesh in Thailand but was very disappointed in the finish quality. For the price of the bike it should have braze ons & a better finish. There were edges of the frame that looked very rough as if they had skipped smoothing those areas & the paint looked pretty thin. I think the concept is good but you can get a better quality, similar bike without having to spend more money to outfit it with braze ons, fenders & a rear rack. It looks like Java intends this bike to strictly be a city commuter. For my money I would still go with a Tern model.

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