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Where can i buy the strida?
How fast can i get a strida?
The order will be processed and shipped by Fedex in 48 hours. You will receive it in 3 to 6 business days from the date of delivery.
What are the shipping rates?
The shipping is FREE for all orders in USA and Canada.
Can i fly with a strida?
with our optional travel bag the strida can easily be checked on commercial airline. unlike most other bicycles, there are no derailleurs or brake calipers to bend, no spokes to break, no cables to get tangled, no stem to remove, no sharp edges to tear through packing material, no chain to get everything greasy, and no bike fees to pay. the bike in the bag resembles a set of golf clubs and never gets a second look. once you've arrived, the bike is easy to put in the trunk of a cab, or store in a hotel closet.
as a tip we recommend saying bike is 'wheeled carrier' or 'tradeshow equipment' if pressed by airline agent. if you say 'bicycle', you may get charged by an overzealous agent.
Is the Strida right for me?
here is a checklist. if the answer is no to any of the above, see bottom of this to link to other folding bike resources.
is your commute involve hills more than 1/4 mile long? (strida is single-speed)
are you above 6'4" or shorter than 5'4"?
are you an uncertain rider? (strida is more maneuverable bikes. some love it. some feel it unsettling.)
do you mind talking to strangers? (strida generates friends)
is your commute more than 10 miles one-way?
if answer is yes to any of the above, please see 'A to B' magazine's excellent folding bike buyer's guide
How do it fold the strida?
Won't a single speed make me feel like a snail, expecialy on hills?
not at all, unless all you do is climb steep hills. the strida travels easily across short distances at an average speed of 10-12 mph (15-20 kph).
as paul taylor, of the financial times, observed about our bike:
"it is quite easy to ride once you get going. gears would help on hills, but i did not find their absence as much of a handicap as i had expected."
What happens if I get a flat?
the strida has standard 16" tire tubes, available at any bike shop.
How long will the kevlar belt last?
kevlar is used to make combat helmets and bulletproof vests. our belt has been high-torque, high-heat, and high-speed tested in automobile engines to last 50,000 miles. that's a lot of riding, but if an act of god wrecks or stretches our belt, we'll replace it. (they can also be found in auto parts stores.)
Will grease get all over everything?
No, the strida features a 100% greaseless exterior. in addition, cables and brakes are internal. no fuss, no muss. a big plus on a crowded subway, or in your car trunk. arrive home early, with clean clothes.
What do you mean by zero maintenance?
when we brought the strida folding bike by our favorite local shop, one mechanic mused "well, it doesn't leave much for us to work on, does it?" we do recommend that you bring your strida to a professional bike mechanic for a quick checkup once each year.
The strida looks unusual. How do i maintain the strida?
while the bike is unusual, most of the components are standard. the beauty of the strida is its simplicity. few standard parts fail, and even fewer non-standard parts fail. in addition, many common ailments of a standard bike (loose headset, rusty chain, warped rims, tire/brake pad wear, worn chain ring teeth, gear trouble, etc) have been engineered out of the strida. you pedal, you go. which allows us to back everything we sell with such an aggressive warranty.
Is the strida rust-proof?
while no bike is completely rustproof, the strida is as rustproof as a bicycle can be.
- instead of a chain the strida uses a greaseless kevlar belt drive.
- instead of metal wheels, strida uses nylon
- the entire frame of the strida is 7000-series aluminum, the same material found in sailboat masts.
- the hardware on the strida is all either stainless steel or treated steel.
the cables are all completely encased in protective and lubricated cable housing; most of the cable is itself inside the frame.
- the bitter end yacht club in the british virgin islands kept two stridas at their premise: after a year in sun and salt air, they reported no significant rusting anywhere on the bike.
Is the strida available in difference sizes?
there is only one strida because the seat height adjusts easily up and down the stem. depending upon your inseam and weight, the minimum height can be lower. leg extension will depend upon the rider's inseam. on average, our strida is best suited for riders less than 250 pounds and between 5 feet 4 and 6 feet 4 inches tall.
to provide a sense of scale (and by popular demand) we've added images of riders enjoying the strida, including inventor mark sanders (who is 6 feet 4 inches tall) cruising to victory in the folding bicycle race of 1997.
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