Review of Mobiky Genius Folding Bike

Mobiky Genius Folding Bike
By: Mobiky Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 13
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I loved it yet was so very disappointed!

On: 2008-06-23

Mobiky Genius Folding Bike
The bicycle was work of art and I loved the way it folded and unfolded quickly and easily. But it arrived with a very large hole in the box that caused a pedal to wear a hole all the way through the carry bag and out the box. I also immediately noticed that when I held the handlebars straight -- it turned to the right! I took it to a reputable bike shop (that had never seen a Mobiky before which caused me some concern), and they confirmed that the handlebars were welded wrong, the bike was defective, and would have to be returned.

I tried to contact the manufacturer but it was impossible to reach a live person and they never responded to my call or follow-up email. I loved the bike and wish the manufacturer had been more responsive as Im afraid to order another one without full assurance that I can easily obtain "routine replacements" in the future.

Amazon phone staff were great. They were patient, helpful, and reimbursed me for a new box. While Im still waiting to hear theyve received the bike, which was picked up from the bike shop a week ago, theyve promised to reimburse the purchase amount.

Perfect for my Class C motorhome storage

On: 2008-05-03

I had been looking for foldable bikes to carry in my motorhome that would fit in the underneath storage. I had purchased others but they were never compact enough to fit my compartments plus unfolding and folding back was a pain with the others.

Mobiky fit the bill! They are absolutely fantastic. They fold in 3 seconds and unfold in the same amoust of time. Plus they easily fit in the storage compartments of my Class C motorhome. First glance will tell you these are higher quality than the other larger folding bikes. If you have been looking for the lightest, easiest foldable bike this is it.

Pretty good

On: 2008-02-11

I researched a lot of folding bikes before deciding on one. I wish I could take my full-sized bike everywhere with me, but I am going to be traveling a lot this year, and taking a full-sized bike in a case on airlines around the world is expensive, and complicates travel. As such, I wanted to find a bike that I could check as luggage, and use for multi-modal transportation around the cities I was visiting. Of all the bikes I checked out, the Mobiky seemed to be the best fit. I wouldnt want to go on a 10 mile ride on it, but for short hops from one train station to another, or just around a neighborhood it is pretty cool.

It does have some problems though, that keep it from being perfect. I am pretty tall (64"), and weigh a fair amount (200lbs), so the bike feels a little flimsy with everything cranked to the highest settings. Also, as someone else noted, the front brake isnt the best in the world. It can be tightened down to work better, but on my bike at least, the rotor was slightly warped, and I had to spend some tender time with a pair of pliers carefully truing it before I could really get the brake working like it should. I also hate the saddle that came on it as the fabric it is covered with sticks to everything, making it hard to get on the bike, but that is easy to fix with a new saddle. I am also not all that impressed with the shifting hub that came on the bike. The gear range isnt very good, and it is very stubborn about shifting into first if there is any tension at all on the chain. However, I havent found a bike yet that will fit in a suitcase that doesnt require some sort of sacrifice.

On the plus side, the build quality is quite good, and the design is very well thought out. It handles much better than I expected it to, and while I would never replace my street hybrid with it, those little wheels on the Mobiky soak up more bumps and road irregularities than you would think. The real selling point though is the fold. Most of the other folding bikes brake apart on a hinge, and then basically have to be locked up somewhere, or carried when you go on a train or in a store. Not the Mobiky! I ride up to where I am going, fold it up in a few seconds, and walk right in with it. I havent had a single person complain, going into restaurants, bookstores, grocery stores, large retailers, or trains. You just roll it beside you, and it hardly takes up any room at all. It also seems to be the most popular bike I have ever owned. Normally people dont even notice my bike, except to note that there is a guy on a bike. I cant go anywhere on the Mobiky, without people commenting on how cool it looks, and asking me questions about it.

It isnt a perfect bike, but it is good enough that I am going to buy a second one for my wife, which I guess is a pretty good recommendation.

Great commuter bike!!!

On: 2007-12-13

I have been riding my Mobiky for about four months now, and I am still in love with it! I work in an urban downtown area, but I detest the idea of spending $100+ per month on parking. My solution is to park on the fringes of downtown for free, then bike the rest of the way. My Mobiky easily fits in the truck of my Honda Accord (perhaps only 50% of the trunk space). Once I find a place to park, I pull-out my bike, unfold it in a few seconds and am on my way! What used to be a boring, tedious 15 minute walk is now an enjoyable 5 minute ride. The three speeds really help with the hills that I encounter. (In fact, I dont think that I could do the same ride on a single-speed bike.) Some people question whether the small tires make the bike difficult to ride, but I have never had an issue. Plus, the dual-chain ensures that you only need to pedal at a normal rate. Once I get to my office building, I fold-up the bike and wheel it onto the elevator and into my cubicle. You would be amazed at how often you get questions about what it is, how it works, and what it costs!

I have owned other folding bikes and think that the Mobiky is far and away the best design. The fact that it can roll while it is folded is a HUGE selling point for me. I highly recommend this bike for anyone that is seriously considering a folding bike.

Excellent Big City Sidewalk / Park / Uphill / Downhill Bike

On: 2007-09-07

Living in the big city such as New York is tough... Well, not quite, if you have Mobiky Genius. It will make a very tedious 15-minute walk into a very enjoyable 2-minute ride. It will make subway inhabitants and bus drivers smile at you every time you give them the luxury of seeing you. It will make ordinary daily chores of grocery shopping into a constant entertainment, where the audience participates; - people will want to help you! If you are a dating material, what better way to attract a mate than with a help of Mobiky Genius (It will only take care of the initial attraction - the rest is up to you :) )? For those who go to the gym on a regular basis, Mobiky Genius is an excellent way to replace it[the gym] altogether.

Those who get addicted to Mobiky Genius might seriously consider a $30 Suspension Seat Post upgrade, - your behind will say BIG thank you. Mobiky Genius will also ride quite well on a grassy surface.

Get it. Ride it. Enjoy it.

Mobiky compared and contrasted with other small-wheel folders

On: 2007-07-20

I dont drink, do drugs or run with fast women but I do seem to collect folding bikes - Mobiky is the latest - and ride one or the other of them about eight miles a day. The Mobiky with its 12" wheels is unique but there are some points of comparison with two others I have with 16" wheels - a Brompton and a Dahon Presto - and I thought it might help potential buyers if I compared and contrasted.

All three folding bikes have in common beautiful design and construction --they are worthy of museum exhibit as superior achievements of the machine age. Folders come in several sizes, but these small-wheel ones are meant primarily for intermodal transportation - folded, they can be taken on buses and trains where full size bikes (the folding community calls them `cumbersomes) are not permitted, so you can begin and complete your journeys on them. All use three-speed hub gears - a super-reliable hundred-year-old technology which wont get grease on clothes. The gear range isnt sufficient for, say, a postman in the Swiss alps, but its fine for modest rolling hills. Folders take up much less room in confined living spaces. They can be packed for plane travel without incurring airline surcharges, checked at cloakrooms, brought into offices, kept in the trunk of even a small car, taken into restaurants; and by being with or near the owner, are much less likely to be harvested by thieves than bikes left locked on urban streets.

Because folders are more complex and critical machines, they cost more than equivalent cumbersomes. However, one can find lots of cheap folding bikes from China. Avoid them like poison; let the user comments on [...] be my witness. A good small-wheel folding bike will likely cost $500 or more, and with these products, you get what you pay for. In many instances, a folding bike will pay for itself in funds not spent elsewhere, plus theyre fun to ride, good conversation-starters, and excellent exercise.

To get down to cases, the French Mobiky has three advantages over all others: it rolls nicely when folded, so you dont have to carry it on train platforms and the like; it really does fold to rolling position in about three seconds; and when folded to rolling position, the seat and handlebar settings are retained, so you can actually unfold it, hop on, and go in three seconds. When you do have to carry it, there is a padded handle, but its about 28 pounds, one of the heavier folders on the market. The wheelbase is short and the tires are small and with recommended pressure of only 35 psi, have noticeable rolling resistance, but once a rider is a bit used to Mobiky, its very agile and pretty comfortable, although its really designed for fairly short trips, definitely not for the Tour de France. It would be great to use running errands and making frequent stops.

My Brompton is a T6. Its regarded the Rolls-Royce of small-wheeled folders. The three-speed hub is doubled to six gears by an ingenious two-position derailleur. The fold is amazing - Brommie comes down to a package little larger than the wheels. Its a fairly fast fold but realistically takes me 30 seconds or so, and the seat must be repositioned each time. With its excellent 100 psi tires and fairly long wheelbase, it rides beautifully and I have done 40-50 miles on it without fatigue. It has a great system for carrying luggage. Mine weighs about the same as Mobiky, but newer Brompton models offer optional expensive titanium bits for savings in weight. Id rather eat more salads, fewer potatoes, and take the weight off myself instead. For a combination of compactness and performance Brompton is unbeatable; its also made in England by fine craftsmen who live in heated houses and is much more expensive than the competition.

The Dahon Presto (no longer made, the current equivalent model is the Curve) is a beautiful little aluminum bike, two-thirds the weight of the Brompton or Mobiky and substantially less expensive than either. It rides almost as well as, but does not fold as small or as fast as Brompton, and folding speed is pathetic compared to Mobiky. Still, if you dont have to fold and unfold it several times a day, its a superb piece of machinery, excellent value and a serious contender. Dahon tweaks all its models every year. The older Dahons were not so hot, but the last few years have been outstanding.

Mobiky compared and contrasted with other small-wheel folders

On: 2007-07-19

I dont drink, do drugs or run with fast women but I do seem to collect folding bikes - Mobiky is the latest - and ride one or the other of them about eight miles a day. The Mobiky with its 12" wheels is unique but there are some points of comparison with two others I have with 16" wheels - a Brompton and a Dahon Presto - and I thought it might help potential buyers if I compared and contrasted.

All three folding bikes have in common beautiful design and construction --they are worthy of museum exhibit as superior achievements of the machine age. Folders come in several sizes, but these small-wheel ones are meant primarily for intermodal transportation - folded, they can be taken on buses and trains where full size bikes (the folding community calls them `cumbersomes) are not permitted, so you can begin and complete your journeys on them. All use three-speed hub gears - a super-reliable hundred-year-old technology which wont get grease on clothes. The gear range isnt sufficient for, say, a postman in the Swiss alps, but its fine for modest rolling hills. Folders take up much less room in confined living spaces. They can be packed for plane travel without incurring airline surcharges, checked at cloakrooms, brought into offices, kept in the trunk of even a small car, taken into restaurants; and by being with or near the owner, are much less likely to be harvested by thieves than bikes left locked on urban streets.

Because folders are more complex and critical machines, they cost more than equivalent cumbersomes. However, one can find lots of cheap folding bikes from China. Avoid them like poison; let user comments on the internet be my witness. A good small-wheel folding bike will likely cost $500 or more, and with these products, you get what you pay for. In many instances, a folding bike will pay for itself in funds not spent elsewhere, plus theyre fun to ride, good conversation-starters, and excellent exercise.

To get down to cases, the French Mobiky has three advantages over all others: it rolls nicely when folded, so you dont have to carry it on train platforms and the like; it really does fold to rolling position in about three seconds; and when folded to rolling position, the seat and handlebar settings are retained, so you can actually unfold it, hop on, and go in three seconds. When you do have to carry it, there is a padded handle, but its about 28 pounds, one of the heavier folders on the market. The wheelbase is short and the tires are small and with recommended pressure of only 35 psi, have noticeable rolling resistance (I inflated them to 40 psi yielding a great improvement in performance), but once a rider is a bit used to Mobiky, its very agile and pretty comfortable, although its really designed for fairly short trips, definitely not for the Tour de France. It would be great to use running errands and making frequent stops.

My Brompton is a T6. Its regarded the Rolls-Royce of small-wheeled folders. The three-speed hub is doubled to six gears by an ingenious two-position derailleur. The fold is amazing - Brommie comes down to a package little larger than the wheels. Its a fairly fast fold but realistically takes me 30 seconds or so, and the seat must be repositioned each time. With its excellent 100 psi tires and fairly long wheelbase, it rides beautifully and I have done 40-50 miles on it without fatigue. It has a great system for carrying luggage. Mine weighs about the same as Mobiky, but newer Brompton models offer optional expensive titanium bits for savings in weight. Id rather eat more salads, fewer potatoes, and take the weight off myself instead. For a combination of compactness and performance Brompton is unbeatable; its also made in England by fine craftsmen who live in heated houses and is much more expensive than the competition.

The Dahon Presto (no longer made, the current equivalent model is the Curve) is a beautiful little aluminum bike, two-thirds the weight of the Brompton or Mobiky and substantially less expensive than either. It rides almost as well as, but does not fold as small or as fast as Brompton, and folding speed is pathetic compared to Mobiky. Still, if you dont have to fold and unfold it several times a day, its a superb piece of machinery, excellent value and a serious contender. Dahon tweaks all its models every year. The older Dahons were not so hot, but the last few years have been outstanding.

get used to the attention

On: 2007-07-07

The convenience..quick fold...no rack or locking required... is outstanding. I have been using this for my commute. The surprising thing that happens is the attention it gets from everyone who sees it. I frequently have strangers in the street call out to me about it, or even calling out of vehicles passing by. I cant count the number of people that wanted to know where I got it and the cost. I am now selling mine because I have changed situations and a commute is no longer viable for me.

I'm SO happy with my Mobiky!

On: 2006-03-25

I first saw the Mobiky featured on "I Want That", a TV show about new products on the HGTV cable network. I was impressed by the Mobikys easy, quick folding and the ability to roll on its own wheels when folded.

Thanks to Abikestore.com, a week after the show I had my new, cobalt blue Mobiky.

FIRST IMPRESSION
The Mobikys construction speaks "high quality". The aluminum finish, the paint quality, and weld joints are all exceptional.

Due to weather, the Mobiky stood in my living room for a couple of evenings before my first ride. Many times, Id catch myself looking at it, as if admiring a piece of industrial art. If the Aeron office chair can be on display at the Museum of Modern Art in NY, so can the Mobiky. I regretted riding my Mobiky, because it will get dirty.

PRE-RIDE
My Mobiky needed a little adjustment, before I could ride it. The manual warns riders to make sure the "stay tube" locks in place. Mine did not. After using a screwdriver and hammer to reseat the plug the "stay tube" rests on, my Mobiky was ready to go.

Adjusting the proper height of the handlebars and seat will take some experimenting. Youll also have to play with the tension of the adjusting clamps or your seat will slowly sink as you ride. If you collapse the Mobiky for maximum smallness, your height adjustments are lost. I wish the tubes were scored with measurements, so settings could be remembered. I will mark the tubes with a felt pen.

The front and rear brakes were in perfect, factory adjustment.

RIDING
The Mobiky will not compete in the next Tour de France. Someone on a conventional 10-speed breezed right past me. The Mobiky has 3 speeds so thats an unfair comparison. But the Mobiky is a lot faster than walking.

The factory literature touts the Mobiky as a tool for bridging short range commuting. To that design goal, the Mobiky is on target.

I did notice an alignment issue with the front and rear tires. My Mobiky wants to veer right ever so slightly; maybe one degree. I feel this excusable when you realize there are 9 connection and weld points from axle to axle. With that many connections, its amazing the alignment is as good as it is. Remember this is a folding bike. To compensate, you can offset the handlebar down tube with the front wheel so the bike goes straight when the handlebar is held straight. I believe I can correct this misalignment, as I get familiar with the mechanics of my Mobiky. If youre not as handy, bring the Mobiky to a professional bicycle mechanic for a final tweak.

As promised, the Mobiky pedals like a big bike. The ingenious, dual chains are silent and smooth. The 3 speed shifter a bit stiff, but I expect that to wear in over time.

STAR APPEAL
The Mobiky will draw stares. As I pedaled past a gas station, 60 feet away, a dude and his chick were gassing up their Harley. These hardcore bikers were dressed head to toe in black riding leathers and skull caps. Without a word to each other, they turned and stared as I pedaled by.

At the first store, I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds, opened the door, and parked the Mobiky inside with easy approval from an employee.

At my next stop, I got bolder and didnt ask for permission to bring the Mobiky in. I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds, opened the door, and parked the Mobiky at my lunch table. The employee making my sandwich wanted to know more about this unique looking bike.

At my third stop, I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds and rolled the bike around the store drawing stares and comments from store customers and employees. In the folded position, I found the seat to be a comfortable armrest, too.

At my fourth stop, I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds and paraded up and down the narrow aisles of a neighborhood market. The aisles were so crowded, I had to fold one pedal and ½ the handlebar. I noticed people stop their shopping to get a look at the Mobiky. An employee nodded in approval. A four year old kid twisted his head backwards as his mom towed him away.

When folded, the Mobiky has an incredible turning radius, which makes easy maneuvering in very small spaces. Unlike most other folding bikes, the Mobikys ability to roll while folded cannot be oversold.

When folded the built-in, padded, carry handle is well placed. Although the Mobiky is a bit aft heavy, it certainly balances well enough to easily lift over stairs.

The kickstand works well.

Why can the Mobiky go places no "ordinary" bike would be tolerated? Star appeal. I believe people are spellbound by its beauty, unique folding, and small footprint, so, like a movie star in a public place, it gets the "star treatment".

LESS EXPENSIVE THAN YOU THINK
At first blush, the Mobiky seems expensive. But you dont need a $150+ bike rack to transport it. And, how much is it worth to not damage the finish of your car with a bike rack? What about not having to install, remove, and store a bike rack? Does the inconvenience of installing a bike rack keep you from using your bicycle more often?

Also, consider not having to buy a $50+ bicycle lock. Never worry about your bike being stolen because you take the Mobiky indoors with you. How stupid is it to buy a lightweight bike only to add the weight of a lock and chain? Also, you dont have to waste time looking for a safe place to chain up your bike, too.

The true value/cost of something is proportional to how much you use it. I plan to use my Mobiky to shave time off my 40 minute, 3 mile, daily walk to work. I also plan to keep my Mobiky in the car, so I never need to stress over convenient automobile parking. I can park blocks away and simply Mobiky in. Also, the US distributor tells me a hardshell luggage carrier is planned, so you can take your Mobiky on commercial airplanes. However, you will have to pay an oversize charge, as the Mobiky misses the airline luggage maximum size by 5 inches. Maybe they wont notice.

In other words, what`s a better value; a seldom used $400 bike (plus bike rack + lock/chain) or a bike that costs more but is used more often?

SUMMARY
The Mobiky is of French design and construction. It is the pinnacle of folding bicycle engineering. Because of its convenience and cool factor, youll be riding this bicycle more often. Thats good for your heart and the environment. Vive la France!

Douglas Chew
Oakland, CA
"Please dont bike-jack me."

I'm SO happy with my Mobiky!

On: 2006-03-24

I first saw the Mobiky featured on "I Want That", a TV show about new products on the HGTV cable network. I was impressed by the Mobikys easy, quick folding and the ability to roll on its own wheels when folded.

Thanks to Abikestore.com, a week after the show I had my new, cobalt blue Mobiky.

FIRST IMPRESSION
The Mobikys construction speaks "high quality". The aluminum finish, the paint quality, and weld joints are all exceptional.

Due to weather, the Mobiky stood in my living room for a couple of evenings before my first ride. Many times, Id catch myself looking at it, as if admiring a piece of industrial art. If the Aeron office chair can be on display at the Museum of Modern Art in NY, so can the Mobiky. I regretted riding my Mobiky, because it will get dirty.

PRE-RIDE
My Mobiky needed a little adjustment, before I could ride it. The manual warns riders to make sure the "stay tube" locks in place. Mine did not. After using a screwdriver and hammer to reseat the plug the "stay tube" rests on, my Mobiky was ready to go.

Adjusting the proper height of the handlebars and seat will take some experimenting. Youll also have to play with the tension of the adjusting clamps or your seat will slowly sink as you ride. If you collapse the Mobiky for maximum smallness, your height adjustments are lost. I wish the tubes were scored with measurements, so settings could be remembered. I will mark the tubes with a felt pen.

The front and rear brakes were in perfect, factory adjustment.

RIDING
The Mobiky will not compete in the next Tour de France. Someone on a conventional 10-speed breezed right past me. The Mobiky has 3 speeds so thats an unfair comparison. But the Mobiky is a lot faster than walking.

The factory literature touts the Mobiky as a tool for bridging short range commuting. To that design goal, the Mobiky is on target.

I did notice an alignment issue with the front and rear tires. My Mobiky wants to veer right ever so slightly; maybe one degree. I feel this excusable when you realize there are 9 connection and weld points from axle to axle. With that many connections, its amazing the alignment is as good as it is. Remember this is a folding bike. To compensate, you can offset the handlebar down tube with the front wheel so the bike goes straight when the handlebar is held straight. I believe I can correct this misalignment, as I get familiar with the mechanics of my Mobiky. If youre not as handy, bring the Mobiky to a professional bicycle mechanic for a final tweak.

As promised, the Mobiky pedals like a big bike. The ingenious, dual chains are silent and smooth. The 3 speed shifter a bit stiff, but I expect that to wear in over time.

STAR APPEAL
The Mobiky will draw stares. As I pedaled past a gas station, 60 feet away, a dude and his chick were gassing up their Harley. These hardcore bikers were dressed head to toe in black riding leathers and skull caps. Without a word to each other, they turned and stared as I pedaled by.

At the first store, I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds, opened the door, and parked the Mobiky inside with easy approval from an employee.

At my next stop, I got bolder and didnt ask for permission to bring the Mobiky in. I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds, opened the door, and parked the Mobiky at my lunch table. The employee making my sandwich wanted to know more about this unique looking bike.

At my third stop, I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds and rolled the bike around the store drawing stares and comments from store customers and employees. In the folded position, I found the seat to be a comfortable armrest, too.

At my fourth stop, I folded the Mobiky in 2 seconds and paraded up and down the narrow aisles of a neighborhood market. The aisles were so crowded, I had to fold one pedal and ½ the handlebar. I noticed people stop their shopping to get a look at the Mobiky. An employee nodded in approval. A four year old kid twisted his head backwards as his mom towed him away.

When folded, the Mobiky has an incredible turning radius, which makes easy maneuvering in very small spaces. Unlike most other folding bikes, the Mobikys ability to roll while folded cannot be oversold.

When folded the built-in, padded, carry handle is well placed. Although the Mobiky is a bit aft heavy, it certainly balances well enough to easily lift over stairs.

The kickstand works well.

Why can the Mobiky go places no "ordinary" bike would be tolerated? Star appeal. I believe people are spellbound by its beauty, unique folding, and small footprint, so, like a movie star in a public place, it gets the "star treatment".

LESS EXPENSIVE THAN YOU THINK
At first blush, the Mobiky seems expensive. But you dont need a $150+ bike rack to transport it. And, how much is it worth to not damage the finish of your car with a bike rack? What about not having to install, remove, and store a bike rack? Does the inconvenience of installing a bike rack keep you from using your bicycle more often?

Also, consider not having to buy a $50+ bicycle lock. Never worry about your bike being stolen because you take the Mobiky indoors with you. How stupid is it to buy a lightweight bike only to add the weight of a lock and chain? Also, you dont have to waste time looking for a safe place to chain up your bike, too.

The true value/cost of something is proportional to how much you use it. I plan to use my Mobiky to shave time off my 40 minute, 3 mile, daily walk to work. I also plan to keep my Mobiky in the car, so I never need to stress over convenient automobile parking. I can park blocks away and simply Mobiky in. Also, the US distributor tells me a hardshell luggage carrier is planned, so you can take your Mobiky on commercial airplanes. However, you will have to pay an oversize charge, as the Mobiky misses the airline luggage maximum size by 5 inches. Maybe they wont notice.

In other words, what`s a better value; a seldom used $400 bike (plus bike rack + lock/chain) or a bike that costs more but is used more often?

SUMMARY
The Mobiky is of French design and construction. It is the pinnacle of folding bicycle engineering. Because of its convenience and cool factor, youll be riding this bicycle more often. Thats good for your heart and the environment. Vive la France!

Douglas Chew
Oakland, CA
"Please dont bike-jack me."

Fashionable as Functional

On: 2005-12-16

This is the only bike that my girl friend was willing to ride.
She thought all other folding bike was not cool enough for her.
We got two bikes dark blue and green. She just loves the way people come up to her and complement on her bike.
I definetly recommend the bike if you want something cool as well as fundtional. Suspension seat post was nice accessories. It makes the ride mcuh better.

Fashionable as Functional

On: 2005-12-15

This is the only bike that my girl friend was willing to ride.
She thought all other folding bike was not cool enough for her.
We got two bikes dark blue and green. She just loves the way people come up to her and complement on her bike.
I definetly recommend the bike if you want something cool as well as fundtional. Suspension seat post was nice accessories. It makes the ride mcuh better.

Awesome bike for short trip but having little issue

On: 2005-12-09

I just received my mobiky from Amazon and I love it. Since, it is really cold in New York, I cant really test it in the park yet with higher speed, but even in relatively slow speed. The front disc brake is not giving sufficient force to stop the motion by itself. The rear brake alone can easily stop this 170lb riders. But the front disc brake doesnt seem to able to stop while in motion... it slows down and i see the caliper griping the disc, but not enough by itself to stop the bike with me on it. Im talking about less than 5 mph here. You guys think there is something wrong with my disc brake? Is there more instruction for me to adjust the front disc brake? The obvious adjustment with the threaded cable on the brake device and threaded cable stop on the top of the brake lever doesnt do much. If anyone has any tips please email. I emailed to [...], and I havent get any response yet in last 24 hours....

ultimate bike

On: 2005-11-24

i have one, and i cannot go anywhere without it. folds i a second and unfolds i 2 seconds hehe love it!!!

i have to get another one for my wife

Time Machine

On: 2005-11-17

This is a great bike for people who live in cities.

I can easily store the bike in my apt. I save lots of time getting to wrk. I can store the bike at work because it folds up. I figure it will pay for itself soon with all the subway, taxi and bus fares!

collapsible bike

On: 2005-11-15

I got mobiky as a gift and been loving it. Its very light and collapses easily. And so compact that you can take it anywhere - elevators, subways etc. and you can store it right in your office. It makes commuting to work great. Techies and gadget lovers will fall for this product. And its great for the environment!