EzPak Folding Bike from Sidewinder
06-25-07 | 12:12 PM
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EzPak Folding Bike from Sidewinder
Has anyone ever tried one of these?
https://www.sidewindercycle.com/products/EzPak.asp
It has 12" wheels, but it seems to have a small fold (11"x20"x26" kinda brompton sized, albeit less square), it's light (22.5 pounds), and it's cheap ($190). The Sidewinder bent seems to have a good (although quirky) reputation. I wonder if the EzPak is any good.
https://www.sidewindercycle.com/products/EzPak.asp
It has 12" wheels, but it seems to have a small fold (11"x20"x26" kinda brompton sized, albeit less square), it's light (22.5 pounds), and it's cheap ($190). The Sidewinder bent seems to have a good (although quirky) reputation. I wonder if the EzPak is any good.
06-25-07 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by makeinu
Has anyone ever tried one of these?
https://www.sidewindercycle.com/products/EzPak.asp
It has 12" wheels, but it seems to have a small fold (11"x20"x26" kinda brompton sized, albeit less square), it's light (22.5 pounds), and it's cheap ($190). The Sidewinder bent seems to have a good (although quirky) reputation. I wonder if the EzPak is any good.
https://www.sidewindercycle.com/products/EzPak.asp
It has 12" wheels, but it seems to have a small fold (11"x20"x26" kinda brompton sized, albeit less square), it's light (22.5 pounds), and it's cheap ($190). The Sidewinder bent seems to have a good (although quirky) reputation. I wonder if the EzPak is any good.
What is going on with the drivetrain?
"double chain drive design"
06-25-07 | 09:51 PM
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I bought something very similar in China called a Small Flyer by Xidesheng for $60. It was a single speed, about 19lbs with Kenda Kwest tires. We put about 100 miles on them in Beijing over the course of a week. The hinge was identical to the Downtube hinge, the fold was very small.
06-26-07 | 06:28 AM
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Website says "Its seat post can be adjusted in a few seconds to fit riders from 3 ft. to 5 ½ ft. in height."
Nice that they actually admit it won't fit a taller person!
Nice that they actually admit it won't fit a taller person!
06-26-07 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by pm124
I bought something very similar in China called a Small Flyer by Xidesheng for $60. It was a single speed, about 19lbs with Kenda Kwest tires. We put about 100 miles on them in Beijing over the course of a week. The hinge was identical to the Downtube hinge, the fold was very small.
Did you bring the bikes back with you?
Last edited by makeinu; 06-26-07 at 08:01 AM.
