5005239 Slice 20" Folding Bicycle

I did a lot of research -- and this bike is just great! I am a recreational (15 - 25 mile rides with a more senior group) rider -- and have been riding both a hybrid and a road bike depending on terrain. I have wanted a more portable solution for trips where bike rack security and hassles are a concern -- and this is the ticket.Components are a step up from most folding bikes -- and it is priced right. The larger crank with 8 speeds makes for a good blend. I'll know more when I get a bike computer installed -- but think that the 12+ mph pace for group rides should be quite easy. Hill climbing should be OK, while gears are not as low as my hybrid -- the light weight will be an offset. For more casual touristy stuff -- perfect! Riding is a treat -- between acceleration, maneuverability and a mostly upright posture.Build quality is very good. It should be -- initial list price on this was $599. Criticisms are few - not quite as small a fold as some others; only a special seat-post rack works and needs to come off for a fold unless you keep the seat / post / rack together and separate from the bike. I plan to get by with a seat bag and small frame bag -- and 90% of the time that's enough. Tires, a place where money is well-spent -- are Kenda's -- a future upgrade opportunity. Also, fenders are an extra. The brand name carry bag is pricey -- see CampingWorld for a more economical fix.It looks like they have changed the frame and some components for 2012. The list price dropped -- so some caution advised. However the quality still looks to be good on the new one. (The Amazon model & others still available on-line, appear to be a 2011 -- see the difference in the "triangle" for the rear wheel.) They did add braze-ons for mounts (but still uncertain on a conventional rack).

I commented in Mark Coffee-Drinker's review. Please read my addition to his posting. But, to sum it up, I luv this bike. But, due to really bad road conditions on my ride to work, my wife will be using it mostly.Still, compared to a Dahon or the horrible Giordano (Kent) folding bike, this is THE folding bike to purchase. 5 stars!!!

When the bike arrived, I thought I could put it together. The only thing that needed assembly was the Handle Bars and front wheel. I managed to screw that up due to poor directions so I took it to a professional.Now that it's put together correctly, the Bike is a 'dream'. The only thing I had to change was the seat for better comfort. Other than that, it fits in the trunk of my BMW 1 series with no problem. I actually 'look' forward to riding it, and I'm not even a 'Bike Guy'.Lightweight, smooth and great handling. The 8 speeds are real handy, and it rides like a full size Bike. Keep in mind, that I'm a Guy that is 6' 1" 300 pounds, so if this rides this well for a lard ass like me, that should tell you how much better it is if your lighter and in shape.