wtf GIOS!
 

I saw that one a few days ago. Beats me.

It's a mini! For further reading: http://bikehugger.com/post/view/mini-velo-gios-its-mine

That is crazy! Thanks for the link, I actually like it!! I went from wtf/omg to lol

Stupid japanese midget bikes. Shame to see one with the GIOS name.

There's a whole line of Gios bikes still sold in Japan. Most likely made in China or Taiwan, and not up to the same standards as the classic ones.

A bike like that came into the LBS where I work. The brand name on it is Billion. It seems sensible in the space savings, and it looks like a decent rider. The customer is from Japan.

gios and bianchi are both selling them in asia. i kinda like them...

http://www.gios.it/2010/gios-Antico.png
http://bikehugger.com/mini%20velo%208.jpg

Could those also have smaller wheels for stability when loaded down? Thats what I heard.

... but yeah they look dumb.

Those are some slack angles. How do they handle?

I was first made aware of these from a thread posted by Dawes-man. I guess they work for a congested urban environment like Tokyo.
I don't care for the proportions. I much prefer this one with larger wheels. I think they are 24" or metric equivalent.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/...085_z.jpg?zz=1
Circa 1974 Katakura Silk by Dawes-man, on Flickr