$169 Gekko Folding Bike

This video by Larry of RideTHISbike.com demonstrates how to fold and unfold the Gekko, a micro folding bike. Designed for short commutes, the Gekko folds quickly, rolls when folded and has a tough rear carry rack built right into the frame (available at RideTHISbike.com for $159 w/FREE shipping in the USA lower 48 states). NOTE: The Gekko was originally available for an introductory price of $129.

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[readingleejh]

will riders get quicker leg stress due to the small wheels? how about riding over city-obstacles like potholes and pavement cracks? would you recommend it for city use?

[RideTHISbike]

@readingleejh The gear ratio on the Gekko takes the small wheel size into account so the bike pedals like a typical single speed bike.

As wheel size decreases, more road energy is transferred to the bicycle frame and the rider; however, this bike was specifically designed for city use and works well as a short distance (under 5 miles each way) commuter bike.

[OpticalFascism]

The ugliest folding bike ever.

[RideTHISbike]

The Gekko is not near as classy looking as an IF Mode but it's affordable, folds quickly, rolls folded and really takes a beating.

[fisheye300]

I'm worried about doing a gave plant with those tiny wheels if I hit a pothole

[RideTHISbike]

The Gekko's designed to cruise at @13-14 mph. At that speed, you have plenty of time to avoid or slow down for a pothole.

[brodrodough]

I have to ride through a dangerous neighborhood, could I mount a 50 cal. machine gun on that?

[sierng2]

@RideTHISbike Apologies about the delay in response. I just got the Giant Boulder 2010 instead of a Fold up bike because Cityrail took too long to confirm their new regulations.

[cdltpx]

Looks like a great bike to take with you on a trucking job where you have to walk for miles to get papers signed or just want to get a meal away from the stigma of being a trucker. I used a folding bike when OTR perfer a solid bike but a folder will fit in places you can't get a full bike into.

[defblo2000]

exactly, and you'll be spinning like crazy. these bikes are for the slow lane. learn to slow down and know it's limits and you'll have a lot of fun.

[defblo2000]

when I first got this bike I tried it out in my building hallway. I forgot to put in the security pin. I sat on the seat and it collapsed. no biggie, it collapses down smoothly and not abruptly. and, look at the weight rating on the bike, quite impressive.

[RideTHISbike]

Let's put it this way:

If you are comfortable riding a single speed bike 10km, sure. I've ridden this bike much further; however, a multi-speed like the CarryMe DS cruises much faster and would be my preference for a 10km ride.

[RideTHISbike]

Not any backpack you'd find in a store. Due to the bike's folded dimensions, it would have to be a custom made bag.