Gekko Out Of Stock

If you've been thinking about ordering a Gekko folding bike, you may be waiting a while.

Due to above anticipated demand, the Gekko folding bike is now out of stock.

Over the past month, as the units available dwindled down, I've been working hard to get more. Unfortunately, Kent Bicycles is focusing on other models and will no longer be offering the Gekko. Nevertheless, it appears that the bike is still alive.

Despite rumors that the tooling for the Gekko had been destroyed, it appears that this folding bike is still in production. At least, that's what I'm told by Aldo Contarino (Chief Technical Officer with StreetSurfer International and a former player in the Gekko saga). In fact, there is also a new version with 16" wheels.

Here's a quote from Aldo.

I personally met one of the other manufacturers at the Taiwan cycle show this year and he told me that they where producing 70000 of the 16" ones this year... I will get the info for you ASAP. You will need to be a little patient as I am not directly involved.

While this is exciting news, the photos of the new 12" and 16" models are even better. Just take a look (click on the images to enlarge).

At this time, pricing on the Gekko models is uncertain but the declining exchange rate is sure to raise the cost.

Would you buy a Gekko for over $159?
Hopefully, the Gekko's will continue to be reasonably priced. Under the right circumstances (short distance urban riding with little to no carrying of the bike), I think they're worth spending up to $220 but I'd rather have your opinion before going further. To speak up, click on the comment button below and type away :-)

Larry

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