After
years of waiting, taller riders will appreciate
the refinements offered by the SX.
Notable Strida SX Features:
* Curved forward handlebars
Greater stability. More leg clearance. Easier on
long arms.
* 18" Wheels & high PSI Schwalbe
tires
With decreased rolling resistance and a higher gear
ratio (60 gear inches), the Strida SX is significantly
faster than the standard Strida 5.0. You'll cruise
at 14-15 mph with bursts much higher.
* Leather Spring Saddle & Leather Grips
Classic English styling. More comfortable yet durable
too.
Invented
in 1987 so white collar commuters could bicycle
commute to work without getting dirty, the unusual
looking, triangular shaped Strida has withstood
the test of time.
An excellent quality medium to short distance
bike that folds
Light. Attractive. Fast folding. Street worthy.
Clean. Low maintenance. Time tested. Portable. If
you crave these features in a bicycle, the Strida
SX is for you.
Light
Weighing in at 22 lbs, the Strida SX is a very light
folding bike. Only a few other production bikes
that fold weigh less (see Lightweight
Folding Bikes - Top 5).
Attractive
With a classic, English styled saddle, leather grips,
matt black frame iconic Strida frame, the SX demands
attention. It's distinctive, minimalist, 'A' shaped,
collapsible-frame design and beautiful finish make
you a trend setter simply by association. Talk about
making friends and influencing people... not only
is the Strida a date magnet; just owning one may gain
you a pay raise ;-)
Fast Folding
In a hurry? One, split second step folds the
Strida SX's frame. Ride right up to the door,
dismount, fold the bike and either roll or carry
it inside. Magnets and a smart design keep things
together (for a smaller footprint or storage, folding
the pedals and handlebar ends take just a couple
of seconds more).
Street
Worthy
The SX's 18" alloy wheels take potholes, curbs
& cracks better than the smaller wheels of other
folding bikes, providing a ride that is less harsh.
Nimble, the Strida's low weight provides faster acceleration
and effortless maneuverability. Disc brakes stop you
on a dime in all weather conditions.
Clean
The Strida SX's kevlar drive belt, painted
aluminum frame, plastic/rubber fenders and disc
brakes prevent your body or clothes from getting
dirty.
Low Maintenance
The
kevlar drive belt, heel activated dual speed crank
and disc brakes will last virtually forever. With
disc brakes, the sidewalls of the wheels do not wear
down (18" wheels are also stronger than comparative,
full size wheels).
Time Tested
The SX is one of the latest and best
examples of the Strida, a folding bike brand that
has been sold for over 2 decades. The improvements
embodied in the SX make this one of the best performing
and most durable Strida folding bikes ever.
Extreme Portable
Folded
or unfolded, brake straps prevent the SX from rolling;
lean it against the wall of an elevator, subway car,
etc. worry free. When folded, the Strida rolls like
a wheeled walking stick, easily navigating through
crowds. The Strida 5.0's combination of light weight
and bundled-stick folding design make it simple to
carry free of the straps or bungees other folders
need to stay folded. When you set it down, the Strida
rests on the wheels and plastic carry rack, preventing
the frame from getting scratched.
Why So Special
Designer Mark Sanders understood that commuters
yearned for a low maintenance bicycle that they could
take on the train, bus or subway. So he substituted
a clean & greaseless kevlar belt for the standard,
oily chain and used internal drum brakes instead of
brake pads that rubbed on the outside of the wheel
rims. But his most radical solution was his reinventing
of the bike frame itself. Mark pared the frame down
to just 3 tubes of aluminum. On demand, the frame
folds in seconds into a stick about as long as a walking
cane but with 2 wheels that roll easily down the narrow
aisle of a bus, etc.
The
STRiDA has won many awards including ID Magazine's
prestigious Design Review award, Cyclex awards, and
Millennium Product awards. It is displayed in several
design museums worldwide including London’s Design
Museum and Nijmegen Fietsmuseum, Holland and the New
York Museum of Modern Art retail collection.
SIZE & WEIGHT:
Carry Capacity (rider weight) - up to 250 lbs (100
kgs)
Optimal Rider Height: 5'4" to 6'4" (153cm
to 193cm)
Dimensions (folded): 47" x 20" x 9"
Bike Weight: 22 lbs
SPECIFICATIONS:
* Frame: 7000 Series Aluminum Powder-Coated Rustproof
Aluminum
* Handlebars: Aluminum; curved for greater clearance
* Brakes: Cable Disc Brakes front &
rear
* Tires: 18" Schwalbe
* Speeds: 1 (60 gear inches)
* Saddle: Leather with chromed springs
* Grip: Leather
* Bottom Bracket: Welded
* Luggage Rack: Plastic (30 lb carry capacity)
* Kickstand: Aluminum
* Bike Bell: "Ding-Ding" Style
OPTIONS:
* Carry Bag
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Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
of this description; however, bike specifications,
features, and colors are subject to change without
prior notice.