strida is the only folding bike that is greaseless, corrosion resistant, and virtually maintenance free. it's also the world's lightest folding production bike and can easily be rolled when folded. through design and manufacturing leadership, we are able to back the strida with the strongest warranty package in the bike business. this bicycle stows almost anywhere, while folding quickly and easily without having to remove parts or use complicated tools.

14" strida mini is available now for riders between 140cm(4'6") and 160cm(5'3") tall, the original 16" strida is best suited for riders less than 100kgs(220lbs) and between 153cm(5') and 193cm(6'4") tall.  18" wheel set for the taller riders will launch in 2009.

yes, yes, yes and yes. the strida was designed to be the ultimate intermodal bike. it's greaseless and can be wheeled, instead of carried. during the summer of 2001, the chicago transit authority in conjunction with mit incorporated the strida into pilot program promoting the folding bike/transit link.

the strida will fit in your car trunk. if you have a small car trunk, we recommend a strida fitted with our TaperLok® folding handlebars, which reduce folded dimensions from 45" x 20" x 21" to 45" x 20" x 11". as the ceo of zipcar (of npr, cnn, inc. magazine fame) wrote in an email newsletter to all members:
"strida bikes fit easily into zipcar trunks (even the beetles) and are the perfect commuting accessory to reach cars that are not right next to t [boston public transit]- stops ."

when we brought the strida folding bike by our favorite local shop, one mechanic mused "well, it doesn't leave much for us to work on, does it?" we do recommend that you bring your strida to a professional bike mechanic for a quick checkup once each year.

It's fantastic. the short wheelbase allows for outstanding maneuverability and quick acceleration. automatic-style disc brakes deliver strong predictable braking, even in wet conditions. the strida's heads-up riding position allows a rider a commanding view of surrounding traffic and terrain. injection nylon seat mouldings suspend your body, giving you a smoother ride.

not at all, unless all you do is climb steep hills. the strida travels easily across short distances at an average speed of 10-12 mph (15-20 kph).as paul taylor of the financial times observed about our bike: "it is quite easy to ride once you get going. gears would help on hills, but i did not find their absence as much of a handicap as i had expected."

very strong.
strida uses nature's strongest geometric form: the triangle. the bike easily surpasses all frame strength criteria developed by the british standards institute and the consumer products safety commission (cpsc).

the strida has standard 16" tire tubes, available at any bike shop.

kevlar is used to make combat helmets and bulletproof vests. our belt has been high-torque, high-heat, and high-speed tested in automobile engines to last 50,000 miles. that's a lot of riding. (they can also be found in auto parts stores.)

No, the strida features a 100% greaseless exterior. in addition, cables and brakes are internal. no fuss, no muss. a big plus on a crowded subway, or in your car trunk. arrive home early, with clean clothes.

while the bike is unusual, most of the components are standard. the beauty of the strida is its simplicity. few standard parts fail, and even fewer non-standard parts fail. in addition, many common ailments of a standard bike (loose headset, worn chain ring teeth, gear trouble, etc) have been engineered out of the strida. you pedal, you go. 

Yes. the bike is great to check on commercial airlines. unlike most other bicycles, there are no derailleurs or brake calipers to bend, no cables to get tangled, no stem to remove, no sharp edges to tear through packing material, no chain to get everything greasy, and no bike fees to pay. the bike in the bag resembles a set of golf clubs and never gets a second look. once you've arrived, the bike is easy to put in the trunk of a cab, or store in a hotel closet.

while no bike is completely rustproof, the strida is as rustproof as a bicycle can be.

• instead of a chain the strida uses a greaseless kevlar belt drive.
• the entire frame of the strida is 7000-series aluminum, the same material found in sailboat masts.
• the hardware on the strida is all either stainless steel or treated steel.
  the cables are all completely encased in protective and lubricated cable housing; most of the cable is itself inside the frame.
• the bitter end yacht club in the british virgin islands kept two stridas at their premise: after a year in sun and salt air, they reported no significant rusting anywhere on the bike.