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!!
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 love it , even in 2017 it looks cool, very modern and stylish, just have one! And it is so comfortable to carry that you do not feel that it is heavy at all, it is not heavy!
Thanks for the informative video. How would you compare the ride to the Strida 5.0? I'm 6'3" and 220 lb, btw, and was considering the Strida until I read that it's not very good for taller and heavier people.
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.
That all depends on how you're using it. Since this bike rolls easily when folded and takes up so little space in the horizontal plane, it's easier and safer to transport this folded bike because you simply roll it. Try carrying a folded bike down a long subway corridor or a long hallway with people and obstacles and you'll see what I'm talking about.
On the Strida 5.0, the higher you raise the seat, the closer your knees come to the handlebars. For this reason, you would definitely be more comfortable on the Mobiky. Also, the Mobiky is a multi-speed and the Strida is a 1 spd. The Mobiky feels more stable than the Strida too.
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.
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...
If you want a smaller folding bike, the CarryMe 1 speed is $650 and cruises at @ 12 mph. A striped down Brompton 1 spd also folds smaller but prices start at $1150.
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.
This bike is an example of balancing factors to make a bike that's practical for the widest audience of potential users. To keep this design and halve the weight, you'd have to change all the components to carbon fiber, remove the disc brake and change out the rear hub to a 1 speed. It would retail upwards of $3000, pricing the bike well out of reach for many...
@diosmiopabersematao Have you been to a shop that specializes in folding bikes or the shop that sold the bike to you? You may also want to contact Mobiky France directly.
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!
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.
In 2007 when this video was shot, this WAS high quality. Good luck copying the Mobiky. Chinese factories have tried for years and the quality is pathetic. In fact, Mobiky experimented with shifting worldwide production to Asia. IT DIDN'T WORK - too many highly machined/close tolerance parts.
The bike has 3 speeds. 1) Granny walking. 2) Granny walking into wind with her umberella up. 3) Stop Just teasing. I do realise it's not meant to win the Tour de France, and for getting to and from the train or other short 'popping' stuff it'll be ideal.
Sure didn't seem like it. Over the last few years, large flocks of tropical parakeets have been nesting in the area. They were blown in by hurricanes like Katrina. They're fun to watch but VERY loud.
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.
![[UA] NAVI vs MOUZ | BO5 | IEM Rio 2024](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/CMBYk0cbGoA/mqdefault.jpg)
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!!
Thanks Shelle. I really enjoy riding the Mobiky and the looks of astonishment when I fold or unfold it are just priceless.
Larry
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.
Great presentation Larry! I wish the Genius was still being sold here in the U.S.
I love it , even in 2017 it looks cool, very modern and stylish, just have one! And it is so comfortable to carry that you do not feel that it is heavy at all, it is not heavy!
Thanks for the informative video. How would you compare the ride to the Strida 5.0? I'm 6'3" and 220 lb, btw, and was considering the Strida until I read that it's not very good for taller and heavier people.
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.
That all depends on how you're using it. Since this bike rolls easily when folded and takes up so little space in the horizontal plane, it's easier and safer to transport this folded bike because you simply roll it. Try carrying a folded bike down a long subway corridor or a long hallway with people and obstacles and you'll see what I'm talking about.
On the Strida 5.0, the higher you raise the seat, the closer your knees come to the handlebars. For this reason, you would definitely be more comfortable on the Mobiky. Also, the Mobiky is a multi-speed and the Strida is a 1 spd. The Mobiky feels more stable than the Strida too.
This is a very inspiring folding bike. I like to made a minibike like this.
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.
Looks like a great design . I wonder why it did not make it in the US ?
Wow, it seemed good. Could you try a dahon folding bike too?
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...
If you want a smaller folding bike, the CarryMe 1 speed is $650 and cruises at @ 12 mph. A striped down Brompton 1 spd also folds smaller but prices start at $1150.
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.
This bike is an example of balancing factors to make a bike that's practical for the widest audience of potential users. To keep this design and halve the weight, you'd have to change all the components to carbon fiber, remove the disc brake and change out the rear hub to a 1 speed. It would retail upwards of $3000, pricing the bike well out of reach for many...
Contact Mobiky's headquarters in France. They do have a distribution network in the UK.
Does anyone now where to get it serviced in London? I've been refused everywhere and I fear that these bikes cannot get fixed here.
@diosmiopabersematao Have you been to a shop that specializes in folding bikes or the shop that sold the bike to you? You may also want to contact Mobiky France directly.
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!
29 pound is too heavy for a folding bike that size.
I believe that to be the only problem with this bike.
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.
That's it? That's how far u can fold it?? What's the point of folding it if u can't even carry it conveniently?
wow good bike...
i want it
In 2007 when this video was shot, this WAS high quality.
Good luck copying the Mobiky. Chinese factories have tried for years and the quality is pathetic. In fact, Mobiky experimented with shifting worldwide production to Asia. IT DIDN'T WORK - too many highly machined/close tolerance parts.
This bike is heavy.
If the weight could be halved then it's a perfect folding bike.
i like this bike;)
The order link is listed in the video description found above.
The bike has 3 speeds.
1) Granny walking.
2) Granny walking into wind with her umberella up.
3) Stop
Just teasing. I do realise it's not meant to win the Tour de France, and for getting to and from the train or other short 'popping' stuff it'll be ideal.
Sure didn't seem like it.
Over the last few years, large flocks of tropical parakeets have been nesting in the area. They were blown in by hurricanes like Katrina. They're fun to watch but VERY loud.
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.
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.
Not very portable...