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About a week and a half ago, I had an interesting conversation with Jason Cary, a young bicycle builder on the West coast whose folding bikes are built with frames of welded magnesium tubing. Since I'm featuring a diecast magnesium folding bike on RideTHISbike.com, Jason suggested that readers may be interested in a welded bike that folds too and offered to send one for me to review. Unfortunately, the Winter storm that hit the Rockies has kept the bike locked tight in a rail car in Denver.

In anticipation of the delivery of the bike soon, I wanted to post the information that I have pertaining to the bike. Once I receive it, I'll shoot some photos and report on how it rides.

Folding Bike Name: Aerlite-B

PRIMARY FEATURES
16 Inch Magnesium alloy frame, Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Internal Hub, Pro-Max V-Lock Brakes, Front and Rear Fenders

SPECS
Weight – Bike Only: Overall weight with rack 24 Pounds or 10.9 k Frame weight is 3.3 Pounds or 1.5 k
Max. Size Fully Stretched: 54" from front to rear, 47" from top of handlebars to the ground fully extended, 36.5" from top of seat to ground
Folding Time: Less than 30 seconds
Max Rider Weight with High Pressure Tires: 300 pounds or 136.3 k
Rider Max. Height: 6'5"

COMPONENTS
Frame: Magnesium Alloy
Seat Post: Aluminum Alloy
Handlebar Stem: Aluminum Alloy
Handlebars: Aluminum Alloy
Saddle:Ergonomically designed Comfort Saddle
Brakes: Pro-Max V lock
Shifter: Shimano (Revo/Grip Shift Style)
Derailleur: Shimano Nexus Internal 3 Speed Hub
Crank set: 46 Teeth Aluminum 150mm arms
Chain: KMC Anti Rust
Spokes: Stainless
Number of Spokes: 20 Front and 28 Rear
Tires: 16x1.75, 35psi
Rims: Aluminum Alloy
Fenders: Aluminum Alloy
Pedals: Resin, Folding
Kick Stand: Stainless Steel

OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES
Rustproof, Virtually maintenance free, Available add-ons such as Shimano Nexus 3 speed with Auto-D, 7 or 8 speed nexus hubs, front and rear lights with hub dynamo. Backed by the Betst Limited Lifetime warranty.

MSRP: $299

OPTIONS
- Bell
- Aluminum Rear Carry Rack (w/45 lbs capacity) $29.99
- Bag $29.99

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