by Larry Lagarde

Here is a slideshow of the photos I shot today of the prototype Mini 8 folding bike.

Mini 8 Folding Bike - First Impressions...
BIG grin looking at the bike folded - it's sooo compact! BIG grin riding the bike - just plain fun. If you're shy, this bike is perfect for bringing you out of your shell because it REALLY gets attention. The bicycle is very easy to tote around folded too.

The Mini 8 folder feels heavier than 16 lbs; I'll weigh it later. Seatpost and handlebar/stem are chromed steel. If they were alloy, the bike would be a lot lighter (but steel is stronger so a heavier rider can ride the Mini 8). Balloon tires are low pressure (36 psi) so they absorb road shock well... not sure rear suspension is really needed.

Within the next few days, I'll take the Mini 8 folding bike on the bike trail for a longer road test, speed readings and to shoot a video so stay tuned.

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