New Single Speed 16", Nexus 3 Spd, 20" & Prototypes Coming

Surging folding bike sales this year have been exhausting supplies faster than manufacturers can make more but that the situation is improving.

Aerlite & Ultralites
Although Aerlites are now on long term back order (no sooner than Spring 2007), we'll soon have a large number of the economical, diecast magnesium-aluminum alloy folding bikes from Kent. Better yet, the Kent folders will now come in 3 models - a red single speed, the gray 6 spd w/derailleur & a mango 3 speed with the quiet, smooth & efficient Shimano Nexus internal hub.

Starlite & Prototypes
Also, we're introducing a new aluminum folding bike from Belize Bicycle - the PortaBike Starlite (a 25.5 lb folder that comes in either blue or red). All these developments are coming as I prepare to join 250 other cycling advocates from across the nation, Canada & Australia at TrailLink 2007 (an annual conference promoting the development of bike trails, paths & routes) and as two sub-20 lb, prototype, micro folding bikes are coming down the pike for me to review. Whew!

As you can imagine, taking in all these new developments and managing everything else (including kids starting school soon) is making my head spin so please be patient as I add info online about the new models. For the moment, at least you can find basic info about them on the main folding bike page.

LL

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