by Larry Lagarde

At $189 including shipping, the 16" Kent 6 speed aluminum folding bicycle is one of the best folding bike deals out there; however, for a limited time, you'll be able to get an even better deal on a Kent folder: $159.99 including a bike lock, air pump, tool kit AND free shipping!

The Kent 6 spd is small and light enough to meet the 62" checked baggage specs followed by most airlines. The bike features an adjustable height folding handlebar stem, folding pedals, fenders, carry rack and kickstand. There is even an optional, custom carry bag for this bike that can come in quite handy.

In order to make this deal possible, Kent agreed to pre-package a small number of 6 speed folding bikes with the bike lock, air pump and tool kit. The shipping cartons will be repacked this week and the bikes & accessories will be ready for shipment on September 28th.

Given the popularity of this model under normal circumstances, I expect these bikes to sell out quickly so if you want this deal, place your order now.

Order a 16" Kent 6 speed aluminum folding bike for $159.99

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Great Folding Bike Deal - Save $100

While they last: here's a quality folding bike for under $300!

Weighing in at just 24 lbs including carry rack, fenders, kickstand, folding pedals and Shimano Nexus internal hub, the Aerlite B has been attracting a lot of attention since my folding bike review back in January.

For a limited time, Betst Bikes' Aerlite B is now available for the ridiculously low price of $299 INCLUDING shipping/handling. Also included at no additional charge is the optional rear carry rack; that's a savings of $100 off of the @ $400 price (bike, rack & shipping) available elsewhere!!! This deal is a RideTHISbike.com exclusive.

Please note that this special only applies to the new 2006 models still in stock and that supplies are limited. Also, the seatpost on the 2006 model is 2 inches shorter than that on the 2007. If you're taller than 5'9", I'd suggest you go for the 2007 model.

Regardless which model you want, the factory limited lifetime warranty still applies and you'll be getting one of the best folding bikes for the money.

More About This Folding Bike...

- photos of the Aerlite B magnesium folding bike (3 January 2007)
- review of the Aerlite B magnesium folding bike (11 January 2007)

Labels: Aerlite B, deal, folding bicycle, folding bike, magnesium bike, sale, special offer

NOTE: This sale has expired.

While they last: a great folding bike deal under $300!

While writing my folding bike review of the Aerlite B folding bicycle, I called Jason at Betst Bikes. I was curious if future versions of the bike would be outfitted with the components on the bike I received. Specifically, I was wondering about the seat post length; I'm 5'9" and I had the post extended just beyond the max extension hash line. Jason replied that the next production run would have longer seat post tubes (that would be notched to aid with extending the post to the proper length when unfolding), a gear shift selector with all Roman numerals (1st gear is now shown with the Japanese character for 1) and a lighter, aluminum kick stand (the current one is stainless steel).

Jason also shared that Betst Bikes might offer a sale on the current stock to make way sooner for new stock with the above specs and this is where the news becomes very exciting.

For a limited time, Betst has agreed to offer Aerlite B's through RideTHISbike.com alone for the ridiculously low price of $279 INCLUDING shipping/handling. To sweeten the deal, Betst is even throwing in the optional rear carry rack at no extra charge; that's a savings of $140 off of the @ $400 price (bike, rack & shipping) available elsewhere!!! What tickles most is that this great deal on an Aerlite B folding bike is ONLY available through RideTHISbike.com.

As the current stock of Aerlite B's decrease and the new production run of Aerlite B's come in, the price will rise in stages back to $379 (bike & carry rack). Regardless what you pay, the factory limited lifetime warranty still applies and you'll be getting one of the best folding bikes for the money.

Again, if you're 5'9" in height or shorter, this deal on the current production of Aerlite B's is a steal but you'll need to act quickly for the best price.

• Price: $279.00 Shipping & Insurance Included!
• Color: Polished White Gold
• Condition: Identical to future Aerlite B except for details above.

More About This Folding Bike...

- photos of the Aerlite B magnesium folding bike (3 January 2007)
- review of the Aerlite B magnesium folding bike (11 January 2007)

Labels: Aerlite B, deal, folding bicycle, folding bike, magnesium bike, prototype, sale, special offer