Comments on: First Look: Jango Flik V9 Folding Bicycle

By: Val

Val — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:25:27 +0000

One bit of advice – get out your cable shears and trim the brake cable ends before you do much riding. As they are now, they are long enough that the cable could get caught in the disc rotor, thus locking a wheel, which you would probably not enjoy. The cables should extend no more than 20mm from the binder bolt. Have fun!

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:16:53 +0000

Ha…that one got away from me — I could have used the wheelie bar!

I got much better at it, though…could ride most of the block wheelie-style after a few minutes. Now to build some sweet jumps.

By: Clancy

Clancy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:14:52 +0000

You need a Wham-O Wheelie bar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtBoETwl5Co

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:13 +0000

Yep, I talked to Trisha about her Flik experiences so far. Pretty neat little machine.

By: Iron_Man

Iron_Man — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:15:27 +0000

That thing looks like a blast to ride. Those wheels are pretty small though. I’ll be waiting for your review of the ride. It reminds me of the gas powered mini bikes that were all the rage in the 70′s when I was a kid.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:02:43 +0000

Yay! You and Trish both get to test the Flik — it will be interesting to read each of your reviews. http://letsgorideabike.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/whats-in-the-box/

By: Powerful Pete

Powerful Pete — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:38:25 +0000

I guess it makes sense for the intermodal commuters, but I would probably go for a Dahon if I were in the folding bike market.

By: Stuart M.

Stuart M. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:49:58 +0000

I knew I had seen this folder before. Mercedes was milking it for positive PR back in May:

http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-shows-a-very-clever-folding-bicycle/11834/

It already got bad reviews in various places, especially A to B Magazine. The folding bike standard is still the Brompton which folds to 3 cubic feet (Jango: 7.9 cubic ft.).

The Jango’s weight isn’t too far behind the Brompton which weighs between 9 kilos and 12, depending on the model.

Oh well, nice try.