Folding Bike concept that prioritizes practicality and a smart solution because it does not require a special parking place, and provide
flexibility for users to cycling with a combination of public or private transport.
This adult bike has been transformed as a means of supporting the urban lifestyle, this is because every type of bicycle that is designed well as lifting the value of self-identity. As for example, or better known folding bike folding bike or Seli is the biggest revolution in the design of the bike that is now increasingly popular and more and more fans because of practicality it has hypnotizing the cyclist to have it.
Many questions hesitate when he saw and tried folding bike. At first glance, there are many who do not believe about the power factor compared to "a real bike." Therefore it is not strange if the folding bike to class "commuter bike" aka bicycle that is used only to bypass the smooth asphalt roads, more than the folding bike sold his class MTB (for off road).
History and differences with the current '80s Seli
Initially in 1981, Andrew Ritchie started producing Seli with the name 'Brompton' and then because of its market share rose to 60% a year later appeared brand 'Dahons' (David Hon), namely the production of Dr David Hon. The two brands that is still popular in Indonesia and became the prey of the cyclist, although the stock is often empty in some outlets.
Bicycle design and concept of "folding" it hardly has a big change from earlier times to the present. However it was noted that there are design differences between shear and bending. In the era of 80's, folding bike design concept seen wearing sliding while modern folding bike is more like the idea of the folds.
Other changes, of course, is raw material cycle. Seli first use of iron materials or at least hi-ten steel, while Seli now more ergonomic design that is turned into a promising chromolly aluminum or lighter weight and stronger (some material using magnesium). Another difference, of course, wear modern Seli transmission speed up to 7 more, whether it uses internal technology hub or placed with earrings hanging outside. Gear transmission technology that makes modern folding bike is more comfortable and flexible use was encouraged knee bulldoze the streets.
The extent to which security folding bike
Folding bikes have very different anatomy with other bikes. To adjust to the rider's body, then usually the most popular sizes (16 or 20 inch), when driven folding bike will lengthen the handlebar and seat-post-post it. With a tall structure, requires a different control feeling with a conventional bicycle. After all bike controls will not be as perfect as a conventional bike. With such a structure is of course also not as good as the rigidity of conventional bicycles. Any conflict or jerk when bulldoze road barrier, obviously would make the deviation in control would be more disturbed. In extreme circumstances is not impossible that the risk of injuring the rider will be greater.
Almost all folding bike riders must have experienced things bicycle wheel suddenly became wild and tend to uncontrollably. This is surprising, as a result of engorgement of folding-box-handle on the handlebar and stem. Yes, indeed to be folded bike, there will be some folding-box that everything becomes a weak point, either just a slack or even broken. Do not miss also, the points quick-release (QR), which was suddenly loosened, as most folding bikes are in circulation today does not have a perfect QR. Often seatpost slipped and control become suddenly awkward. For that you should have to ensure, that all the folding-box and QR are locked properly before riding a folding bike. Pause or if there is a chance to stop in the middle of the road to check the firmness of folding-box and QR periodically along the way is a measure of prudence is good.
Do not forget, for the reading ability of folding bike carry the load on the specifications or manual. Folding bikes have a limited supporting the rider's body weight. Things that if ignored will cause damage to the construction. Some folding bike equipped with bike-rack that can be used to bring the luggage. Calculated well, how much weight should be supported folding bike. The weakest point for this problem is the folding-box frame. Damage can occur immediately, but most often arise gradual damage to the locking system, which obviously would be a dangerous thing.
Folding bike does have some advantages, but must also realize has a lot of weaknesses. For that prudence demanded more to ride than a conventional bike. Also, keep the safety device (helmet), although riding a folding bike just to relax alone.
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