by Larry Lagarde

If you've been scouring the web looking for a Kent Ultralite 6 speed folding bike, you're in luck. I just got 2; they're new and ready to go out the door.

Once these are gone, the chances of finding another one this year (here or anywhere else) are slim. Kent's out of stock and is switching to an aluminum version to offset all the increases in production costs.

New Kent 3 Spd Folding Bike Coming
Last week, I spoke with the owner of Kent Bicycles about the need for sturdy, economical folding bikes. Not only did he re-affirm his commitment to making reasonably priced folders. He also offered to produce a new aluminum folding bike for me with a multi speed internal hub (Yeah!). Still to be worked out: components & pricing.

Do You Want Fries With That?
If you were buying a folding bike for under $300, how would you like the bike outfitted? Do you care whether the 3 speed internal hub is made by Shimano or Sturmey Archer? Would you prefer coaster brakes or caliper brakes? A padded comfort seat or a narrow saddle? Fenders or no fenders? Red paint or blue? My goal is YOUR satisfaction so please feel free to tell me what YOU want. I know that I can't please everyone but I'll do the best I can.

Labels: new-folding-bikes

Following are several photos of the exciting, new folding bike that will be offered next year by Mercedes Benz...



For more info about this folding bike, see the press release that was published by Damiler-Chrysler on the AutoSpectator.com website. Here's the url:
http://tinyurl.com/237eof

Larry

Labels: MB-folding-bike, new-folding-bikes

Visible below is a video I shot this evening of the 3 new 2007 folding bike models from Kent International. Two of the models in the video are a RideTHISbike.com exclusive. Coming soon: additional videos of these folding bikes in action.



Larry

Labels: Kent_Ultralite_folding_bike, new-folding-bikes