Comments on: Mobiky Genius folding bike

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:59:21 +0000

I change camera(tube)every month and pay $22

By: nabi

nabi — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:31:27 +0000

Kathryn, you could consider to get Brompton. The best folding bike…it fold to very small mess and you can also role and it’s only 23lb, compare to mobiky of almost 30lb, with 16″ wheel. Only downside of Brompton is the price. (over $1,000-$2,000+, depends on options.)

By: kathryn

kathryn — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:18:02 +0000

Dear Larry:
Please help.

I am trying to buy s folding bike to use for: exercise on almost flat NJ roads and commuting to NY by train to Penn Station and then uptown to 57th street. I would also be taking the bike to Portugal this summer. I’m 5’10″ and 59 years old. I can’t carry a lot of weight. I was thinking of the Mobiky Genius because it can be rolled rather than carried…but I don’t like the 12″ wheels;.however, I do like the hand roll feature…even if it weighs 28.6lbs.The Dahon Curve looks good, but I don’t like the clunky mess that it folds into. I don’t want to carry a lot of dead weight nor do ZI want to spend a lot of time folding and unfolding it. I was also thinking a combo electric-pedal folding might be good–but again, the problem of getting it up and down stairs…

What could you recommend.
Thanks,
kathryn

By: RideTHISbike.com

RideTHISbike.com — Sat, 24 May 2008 04:48:38 +0000

Tekdemon, if you have not contacted MobikyUSA yet regarding the broken plastic parts and torn bag, do so without delay. That’s highly unusual and I’m sure they’ll take care of you. I have heard reports of slight variations in components but have not seen this myself.

Fritz, the latest from Mobiky is that they will not be switching to Shimano any time soon. Mobiky is concerned about being able to get a sufficient quantity of Shimano hubs. Also, the 16″ Mobiky is still in testing in France. I’d be surprised if it’s released before Christmas ’08.

Laney, DownTube produces good quality folding bikes at a great value. Their bikes tend to cost less than the Mobiky; however, the ultimate factor should not be price. Instead, buy your bike based on which bike is a better fit for you and how you plan to use the bike. For example, how tall are you? How many miles long do you expect your typical bike ride to be? Do you plan to take the bike on the bus or subway regularly? Do you ride in a flat or hilly area? Will you need to carry the bike up or down stairs regularly?

A folding bike can change your life. If you’d like help selecting the right folder, feel free to contact me.

Larry
RideTHISbike.com

By: Laney

Laney — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:53:36 +0000

does anyone here have a bike from downtube.com? i’m thinking about getting one. is it a better buy than mobiky genius? i’m pretty petite so i don’t want anything too big or heavy. i’d appreciate anyone’s help on making my first folding bike purchase!

By: Laney

Laney — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:51:29 +0000

does anyone here have a downtube bike? i’m thinking about getting one but i’m in need of advice in general on folding bikes for someone who’s petite. would a mobiky be better? or what about these ones? /www.downtube.com/ss-index.html i don’t want to get something that’s too heavy or unweildy, you know? i’d appreciate any help!

By: Fritz

Fritz — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:37:23 +0000

Maribeth got the bike from a dealer in Palo Alto, CA who sells folding bikes. I had heard about the change to Shimano also so I was confused to see SRAM. Larry @ Ride This Bike specializes in folding bikes and can probably tell you more.

By: tekdemon

tekdemon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:38:13 +0000

Where did she buy the Genius from? I just purchased one and it came with the Sturmey Archer hub, along with a torn carrying bag and some broken plastic parts on the bike itself (from shipping damage, the bike is new). I’m wondering if I got stuck with older stock or if they just randomly swap between components, because last I heard they were going to use Shimano nexus hubs.

Maybe they just buy whatever hubs they can get at a decent price.

By: Fritz

Fritz — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:47:38 +0000

You get what you pay for. The Strida is about 10 pounds lighter than the Mobiky, but the Strida has no gears on it, a less comfortable ride, a little bit less flexibility in size adjustments, and a lower rider weight limit. The SRAM hub adds about 3 pounds to the bike. The handle and folding mechanisms on the Mobiky probably add another 7 or 8 pounds. All these little things add up.

Like Ana mentioned, it doesn’t really feel that heavy — it carries very easily. A full size bike at 30 pounds is awkward, but the Mobiky was designed to carry around.

By: heidi mo

heidi mo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:44:56 +0000

my mt bike is 23 lbs, with front suspension.