Abio Bicycles - Chainless Folding Bike

[pcranebmw]

Where can I buy one? Email to their address comes back. Are they still in business?

[LeftCoast]

This company makes two chainless bikes. Both are shown in this video. The purple one (their "Penza"), uses shaft drive. The green one (their "Veridon") uses belt drive.

[channyboi1191]

its not "chainless" it just has a rubber one instead of a metal one. im sure the rubber one would break more easily than a metal one

[ChainlessRev]

@channyboi1191 That's a misconception, channyboi. Our belts actually outlast most chains in the market and they do not break! It's that tough!

[nercoG]

so it's chainless when you fold it.. but has a chain when it is being unfold?

[ChainlessRev]

@nercoG no chains fold or unfolded!

[yusefmustafa61]

not safety for the elderly...when missed up one..near to accident...

[mcsamgranada]

lleva ruedas de bmx? :S

[distancerunner19]

sooo... instead of metal... a rubber belt? I respond with a belt made of hemp! "chainless" and environmentally friendly!

[ChainlessRev]

@distancerunner19 Hemp? Haven't seen that kind of belt yet but let us know if you find one.  Chk out our site Abio Bikes dot com!

[y19HG]

hahaha wtp japanese bike:D

[MANUKREUK]

super cool

[kostantin1]

How many cost shipping in to Russia?

[neva2black]

YES! chainless! I am finally FREEeeee!!

[ChainlessRev]

@charlesdyfis Thanks for the comment! It's actually not cumbersome at all to adjust the seat- we use a marker to mark the height we like. Simple as that! BF Tikit is a great bike but also priced at ~USD$1,200. I guess that's a compliment to Abio Bikes. =)

[charlesdyfis]

Hmm. I like the Gates belt drive, I like internally geared hubs. However, the folding mechanism looks much more cumbersome than the hyperfold Tikit I'm used to, and needing to worry about getting the seatpost height right every time one unfolds is Not Cool.

[FoldingBikeLife]

It sure looks interesting, but I only see one gear there. I know that's fine for a lot of uses like cruising, but I'm ont sure it's the best for getting around the city.

[ChainlessRev]

@FoldingBikeLife Our folding bikes come with either 3-speed or 4-speed. Both are internal hub so it looks like 1-speed but it's not. Thx for watching!

[FoldingBikeLife]

@ChainlessRev Very cool to hear. I haven't had much experience with internal hubs, though I know they're out there. Any place in NYC to check one out?

[ChainlessRev]

@FoldingBikeLife Yes of course! Check out Liberty Bikes (846 9th Avenue close to 56th St, NY, NY). Some other locations listed on our website

[ChainlessRev]

@ChainlessRev abiobikes. com / buy . html

[FoldingBikeLife]

@ChainlessRev Sweet. Thanks. I'm not far from there and will check out the place tomorrow.

[Shihtzu1968]

They fold like the old Camping bikes in Europe 25 years ago. I still like them though, no need for roof rack to transport them also saves on fuel and easy to store.

[ChainlessRev]

@Shihtzu1968 Thx for the comment - what make was the camping bike?

[Shihtzu1968]

@ChainlessRev I believe the company was Csepel and there was only one color for the camping bike, orange.

[actionmethod]

good thing it bends, b/c you'd be a bender if you buy one.

[hbchippy]

i have a bike that looks like this 1 except mine is WAY MORE CLASSIC!! and it doesnt bend

[TrickyNekro]

Just like a town mate :-P

But really this bent on the middle screams no rough terrain!!!

[HunterXray]

He was thinking. "I don't think this color is sending the right message about me." :)

[ChainlessRev]

Hey HunterXray! Ya we offer different colors based on specific request!

[mffn]

Whats the name of the second bike? The tealish looking one

[ChainlessRev]

It's called the Verdion. It has a belt drive system & internal gear hub (Nexus 4 speed).

[garagecrap]

That 2th guy stolen his bike, repainted it and off he goes.

[ChainlessRev]

He also changed the shaft drive system into a belt drive and swapped out a few components too!

He was tired so he freshened up and changed his clothes and then off he went! =)

[sup3rh3llo]

@garagecrap ... 2th? wtf? dont you mean 2nd?

[Porsche917LH]

Belt drives do suffer from a reduction in acceleration when compared with shaft drive. However there are no moving parts on the actual belt meaning the roller pins are less likely to be worn out.

[wajalama]

is the belt drive made of rubber? because if its rubber, it probably would wear out a lot faster than the average chain drive. just asking

[ChainlessRev]

The bikes have Gates' carbon belt technology. The Gates belt is highly durable and are used in many industrial applications.

[tirimut]

All bicycles must have chains and all motorcycles must hase drive shafts!

[ftbltd]

this is cool i wnat one!!

[ChainlessRev]

It actually is a belt drive system!

[echoanomie]

The last bike has a chain...

[Azreal911]

The last bike isn't a chain it's running on a belt, I checked their website they have no chain bikes. Also there's several bike companies out there using belts. Heck if a belt a move a harley i don't think a bicycle is a problem. Strida bikes which are also belt driven said their belt is good for 50,000 kms. so good luck wearing it out.