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Chainless Folding Bikes - Shaft And Belt Drive Systems |
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Both shaft drive and belt drive systems have been on the bicycle market for some time. The Strida folding bike was one of the first to use the belt system. With the belt system, you get no grease, a quiet ride, smooth power transmission, weight savings and no rust. The Shaft system, although slightly heavier gives many of the above advantages.
Abiobikes.com is a new Asian bicycle manufacturer who specialise in folding bikes with both shaft drive and belt drive systems. Currently, they produce two models, the Verdion and Penza. The Penza has an uncanny resemblance to the folder produced by Dutch bicycle company Beixo.com.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 November 2008 )
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The wheel thing: Will Self on the Brompton bike |
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If you ever doubted your decision to buy a Brompton or are considering making the purchase but need the reason clincher, a recent article published in the ‘The Independent’ will set you straight, relieve your fears and put you on the wheeled path of enlightenment. It’s got Brompton passion all over it.
When is a bicycle not a bicycle? When it's a foldable and fiendishly clever expression of British design genius. Will Self tells the story of the Brompton bike, and reveals how he lost his heart to an unlikely two-wheeled wonder. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 October 2008 )
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