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No & here's why: ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 03 Nov 08, 18:16:33
No & here's why: the intellectual rights to the Gekko were sold to a new company that is looking for a factory to produce licensed copies. Meanwhile, several other companies are producing knock-offs but at least one of those knock-offs used substandard bushings at the fold points. As a result, those knock-off Gekkos' quickly become wobbly/unstable and unrideable... Hopefully, a licensed version will be available soon as this is a great bike when produced properly. Larry

Is there a direct ...
By: jel2003. on 01 Nov 08, 15:56:50
Is there a direct website to buy this bike from? All the sellers that claim to sell this bike don't have it in stock at this time.

STR?DA :)
By: tuncayeker. on 24 Oct 08, 13:32:50
STR?DA :)

I weighed it on a ...
By: tiberiusbeeteekirk. on 27 Sep 08, 21:09:53
I weighed it on a bathroom scale, it was 33lbs on the button. you can trust the specs unlike others who fudge their numbers. don't know about the pedaling more because I don't have another small wheeler to compare it to.

I've been riding ...
By: tiberiusbeeteekirk. on 27 Sep 08, 04:00:56
I've been riding this all summer. however while hammering on it and standing on the pedals, the pedal stripped out of the crankarm. it was my fault for trying to go really fast on something that's not made for speed. I glued it back with epoxy and it's holding up so far. Love the bike, components are better than what's on the low end stuff. kids luv it. folds under a bar chair in the kitchen. folding is a breeze, just push down or pull up. no bending, no getting dirt or grease on you.

Please how heavy is ...
By: nanai5. on 27 Aug 08, 03:00:57
Please how heavy is it? and don't you have to pedal more because the wheel are smaller than others bicycles. thanks

the bike is amazing ...
By: electricfire25. on 20 Aug 08, 06:23:29
the bike is amazing, it kinda looks cool to, but is it any fast?

*great* pricepoint. ...
By: ThisCanadian. on 17 Jun 08, 15:29:53
*great* pricepoint. interesting. slower knockdown, but a great pricepoint. THE THING IS SMALLER than those SUV-Strollers the SnottyMommies like to plow through public spaces (& people!) in Toronto... & I'm betting it tidily fits under the average cubicle desk, too! I'm liking it! ??????????????????? BlueBerry Pick'n can be found @ ThisCanadian com ?? "We, two, form a Multitude" ~ Ovid. ?? "Silent Freedom is Freedom Silenced" ???????????????????

Hey it just occured ...
By: 636lover. on 11 Jun 08, 19:06:31
Hey it just occured to me that it would be awesome to get one of these to put in your car if you have to go distances longer than you want to ride. Say you're driving along and you run out of gas. You unfold the bike, ride to the nearest station and bring back fuel. lol! of course you could use the bike for shorter distances when running errands close to home, just be sure to return it to the car.

Bike Friday's are ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 10 Jun 08, 19:56:24
Bike Friday's are great folding bikes; however, there are only a select few folding bikes that can roll when folded (A-Bike, Gekko, Mobiky, CarryMe series and the Bike Friday Tikit). Of these, the Gekko is the most economical; it also has the highest carry capacity because it's made of steel. Naturally, the steel frame makes the Gekko heavier than the others; however, for many cyclists, it's just right.

If your serious ...
By: robinmadrid. on 10 Jun 08, 08:14:32
If your serious about a folding bike, buy a bikefriday. Yes they are very expensive but they are beautifully made and ride like nothing I've been on.

Actually, the bike ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 05 Jun 08, 01:55:10
Actually, the bike folds & unfolds pretty smoothly. The real issue with the Gekko is weight. The bike is made from steel rather than aluminum alloy. That makes it strong but heavy. Naturally, the "rolls when folded" design decreases the need to lift the bike but there are still times when lifting is inevitable.

I hope the security ...
By: spitfife9. on 05 Jun 08, 00:27:44
I hope the security pin is on a chain. It looks like a rider has to pump iron to be able to push down & pull up hard.

Well, the Danish ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 06 May 08, 16:40:14
Well, the Danish Army has a mount for their sub machine gun to fit on bicycle handlebars. I've seen one on a Paratrooper folding mountain bike. Although I sell the Paratrooper folding bikes, I don't offer the machine gun mounts. Sorry.

I have to ride ...
By: brodrodough. on 06 May 08, 16:23:21
I have to ride through a dangerous neighborhood, could I mount a 50 cal. machine gun on that?

What makes the ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 17 Mar 08, 16:28:35
What makes the Gekko work is that it rolls when folded, significantly decreasing the need to carry this bike. Combining that with the Gekko's comfortable ride (thanks to wide, low pressure tires) and great price makes this bike a winner for riding short distances in urban areas.

That is a great ...
By: cdltpx. on 17 Mar 08, 04:55:44
That is a great place to ride you do a lot of walking in that part of town. Man I miss Going to New Orleans.

it's too heavy and ...
By: bangoopong. on 07 Mar 08, 06:24:23
it's too heavy and too big and too clumsy

ok thanks.
By: skateguitar15. on 03 Dec 07, 21:00:38
ok thanks.

The Strida is ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 03 Dec 07, 01:19:23
The Strida is similar in size to a golf bag. If your locker is big enough, the new Strida 5 would probably be the right bike for you. From what others have told me, the Strida 5 is a vast improvement over the previous versions. The US importer is sending me one to review so you may want to wait until I've reported on it.

the a bike lookes ...
By: skateguitar15. on 02 Dec 07, 23:06:26
the a bike lookes like my crotch would explode the second i sit on it, and i live a little more than a mile away from school and up a hill. i would last that long on the a bike. my locker is about a foot wide. the stride looks like it could fit though.

What size is your ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 02 Dec 07, 01:58:01
What size is your locker? If the Gekko's too big, there's the A-Bike (as long as you weigh less than 185 lbs and ride on really smooth pavement).

i wish it was small ...
By: skateguitar15. on 02 Dec 07, 01:38:59
i wish it was small enough to fit in my locker at school...

Nice! =)
By: geniegogo. on 25 Nov 07, 17:22:13
Nice! =)

I love the size & ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 23 Nov 07, 23:35:48
I love the size & weight of the A-Bike; however, the trade offs required to deliver those results are substantial. Though the Gekko is on the heavy side, the bike is sturdy and rolls when folded, making it far more practical than the A-Bike (it even costs less). To my knowledge, there are no shops selling Gekko's in the UK at this time. With the strength of the Pound versus the dollar, it would probably be cheaper to fly to the USA & get one... Isn't that crazy.

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Mobiky Genius Folding Bike Demo
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Larry of RideTHISbike.com demonstrates how the Mobiky Genius folding bike folds, unfolds & rides. More info about this folding bicycle (including photos, specs and how to order) can be found at RideTHISbike.com.

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too heavy for small ...
By: adhigue. on 29 Oct 08, 14:43:45
too heavy for small bike. almost 14kg.

I would like to buy ...
By: minimalcadet. on 20 Aug 08, 19:26:08
I would like to buy one like that. Please tell from where I can buy one.Thank you.

I would like to buy ...
By: minimalcadet. on 20 Aug 08, 19:25:47
I would like to buy one like that. Please tell from where I can buy one.Thank you.

Yes, the Mobiky ...
By: justinoe. on 18 Aug 08, 18:28:40
Yes, the Mobiky definitely folds smaller and I do like it's techno look.

Justin, I know that ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 18 Aug 08, 14:33:50
Justin, I know that bike - very cool and ahead of it's time (I wonder if Mark Sanders got the idea of the Strida's kevlar belt drive from the Picnica...). The Mobiky folds up more compactly though and is easier to roll when folded.

Too many steps, the ...
By: justinoe. on 18 Aug 08, 04:44:51
Too many steps, the picnica folding bike in the seventies/eighties was small like this but only required one ingenius step to fold, which it does by collapsing front to back, truly simple - one action. I have a picnica. - made by bridgestone

A funny thing I've ...
By: Rymac91. on 02 Aug 08, 09:37:06
A funny thing I've noticed with small wheeled bikes is they are alot easier to stabilize when you start to ride, like a scooter, but only if the bike's gear is at the right setting...

Mobiky is pretty ...
By: foodafokkarez. on 24 Jul 08, 18:49:59
Mobiky is pretty cool but kinda expensive.Did some research on how much they go for in my country and when I found out,I just thought Oh fuck it.Nice vid though.

r u metally ...
By: scoobasteve37. on 13 Jul 08, 01:41:32
r u metally retarded who tha fuck wants a bike that folds what the hell u gonna do with it stick it in your pocket

I picked one of ...
By: blumpher. on 22 Jun 08, 20:42:09
I picked one of these up today for peanuts, but compared to my Brompton, it is too heavy, doesn't fold up small enough and can't be folded fully in 3 seconds(eg handlebars clipped down, seat and handlebars dropped, bike folded in half) like they say in the ads... Prefer my Brompon, but the Mobiky is still good for a laugh!

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By: edes777. on 31 Mar 08, 10:34:41

Hasa makes a ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 25 Feb 08, 04:15:50
Hasa makes a folding bike from carbon that's a little over 17 lbs. It's gorgeous and fast but it also costs $2200. While I'd like the Mobiky to be lighter, it's still very functional as is because it rolls when folded and takes as little as 3 seconds to fold.

29 pounds for that ...
By: kyleain. on 25 Feb 08, 01:24:46
29 pounds for that thing? man make it out of titanium or carbon, that is too heavy and defeats the whole purpose of making the bike small.

No,I think your'e ...
By: JosephMelia. on 13 Feb 08, 22:38:58
No,I think your'e right.You would soon get tired on this bike.699 sounds a little steep.I live in a second floor flat and I'm looking for a foldable bike I can lug up the stairs.Some little shit vandalised my mountain bike while it was locked to the stairs on the ground floor.

Actually, you can ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 08 Jan 08, 19:16:04
Actually, you can ride the Mobiky as fast as a full sized bike because the gearing was designed for small wheels. Small wheels also are stronger, more efficient at speeds under 20 mph and more responsive regarding turning (very handy in an urban cycling environment). The only downside is that small wheels roll deeper into potholes.

I like folding ...
By: Bastie003. on 08 Jan 08, 12:54:16
I like folding bikes but i think the weels are too small so you can't go fast with it. or am i wrong?

This is obviously ...
By: lilnyc. on 01 Dec 07, 03:18:51
This is obviously superior to the A-Bike in terms of quality, but I cannot tell how small it folds and how durable it is comparatively. I will do some research, but thanks for sharing.

In NYC, commuting ...
By: lilnyc. on 01 Dec 07, 03:17:23
In NYC, commuting without a car is a wise choice, and not a reflection of one's income. I bought the A-Bike to travel shirt distances quicker.

where I can buy one ...
By: yvesbigben. on 17 Nov 07, 09:03:13
where I can buy one? Please tell me. Thanks. Yves

Thanks Shelle. I ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 12 Oct 07, 00:16:03
Thanks Shelle. I really enjoy riding the Mobiky and the looks of astonishment when I fold or unfold it are just priceless. Larry

Just got my Mobiky ...
By: bshelle. on 12 Oct 07, 00:11:53
Just got my Mobiky from Larry...it is really fantastic! Shifts very smoothly, folds up/down quick, and rides wonderfully. It's very well made and is a point of conversation. I'm a graduate student and it fills my needs perfectly as I take it on the bus and then have to bike the rest of the way. Well worth the price!!

Its also kind of ...
By: billybong10. on 24 Jul 07, 02:50:39
Its also kind of hard to take a "$100 REAL bike" on the subway, bus or train. It is also not even allowed during rush hours here in Toronto.

cool little folder ...
By: stalag3333. on 20 Jul 07, 06:02:45
cool little folder anyone who thinks its stupid probably cant ride a bike and chew gum at the same time. good bike.

Portvista, Using ...
By: RideTHISbike. on 28 Jun 07, 18:46:45
Portvista, Using bike racks is a great suggestion; however, in most places around the USA, bike racks are few and far between. Then there are the issues of theft or vandalism to the bike while it's unattended... As to the Mobiky, it takes up very little space when folded and didn't obstruct the aisles. Naturally, cyclists with larger folding bikes could always place their folder in the shopping cart.

So other than ...
By: portvista. on 28 Jun 07, 16:36:28
So other than shopping carts, we have to get by people lugging around a folding bike now because they can't afford a car, but they can afford a $700 bike. Go buy a $100 REAL bike and use the bike rack in front of the store idiot!

$169 Gekko Folding Bike
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This video by Larry of RideTHISbike.com demonstrates how to fold and unfold the Gekko, a micro folding bike. Designed for short commutes, the Gekko folds quickly, rolls when folded and has a tough rear carry rack built right into the frame (available at RideTHISbike.com for $159 w/FREE shipping in the USA lower 48 states). NOTE: The Gekko was originally available for an introductory price of $129.

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