Strida
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The Strida is a folding bicycle with a distinctive 'A' shaped collapsable frame designed by UK entrepreneur Mark Sanders. The first model, the Strida 1, was released in 1989. Subsequent design changes have culminated with the most current model, the Strida 3 - released in 2002.
The primary difference between the Strida and other folding bicycles is that once folded, the "wheeled walking-stick" design can be pushed along, much like a folded pram/baby-buggy (the folding concept of which provided the original inspiration for the design).
Other notable characteristics of the basic Strida 3 model include a greaseless kevlar belt that replaces the traditional chain drive, lightweight aluminium tube construction, hub brakes and 16-inch injection moulded wheels. A further upgrade kit is available, comprising 'QR' bar folding handlebars, gel padded seat, folding pedals, rear rack, and mudguards (in 3 colours).
Aimed primarily at commuters and city dwellers whose storage space might be limited, the Strida is designed to be a portable, low maintenance machine that is simple to use. A quick-release mechanism allows folding or unfolding in less than 10 seconds. A folded Strida can be wheeled on and off trains and buses and can be used to facilitate greater mobility between other forms of transport.
In May of 2003, The Daily Mail newspaper ran an article that pictured Viscount Linley riding a Strida 3.
In November 2006, a Strida 3 was featured on the UK television programme The Gadget Show, alongside the Sinclair A-Bike.
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Inventor Mark Sanders talks about the Strida on Google Video
