by Larry Lagarde

You heard it here first. The Giatex is returning to the USA. The 1st shipment arrives in mid July.

Mind you. Only 1 model will initially be available but it's a beauty.

The Giatex was the first brand of folding bike that I reviewed and came to feature on RideTHISbike.com. What sold me on the Giatex was that the frame did not fold.

Instead, the top tube was sleeved so the frame could expand out or contract in, allowing the Giatex to become compact for storage or transport yet still be rolled when "folded". But there is an even bigger benefit.

Since the top tube adjusts in or out, the frame can be sized specifically to the needs of the rider. Thus, one bike can be shared by young and old, short and tall. There's even room in the top tube to store a bike pump.

The Giatex will arrive here in mid July. It will have an aluminum alloy and stainless steel frame and will be outfitted with the dependable and efficient Shimano Nexus 3 speed internal hub, 16" wheels, folding pedals and fenders (more specs to come). The bike has a low stand over height so it is easy to get on or off. Pricing on this 25 lb alloy folding bike is $699 but there will be an introductory offer of just $599.

What an exciting month July is turning out to be!

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