The 180-degrees bit allows the Helios to be picked up by the seat. The Dahon is the bike to beat here. Asking price is $200. My Tikit about three inches longer than my Helios. Youll need an Allen key and a wrench. The Helios is 19.25". 20" wheels are harsh: 16" wheels are harsher still. Before shipping it to me, Bike Friday found a frame crack and replaced part of the frame. As you may see from the photos. A while ago I bought two 2006 Dahon Helios P8 folding bicycles at a fire-sale price from Bikes@Vienna, the finest bike shop in Northern Virginia, to keep with friends in Italy and use there on regular visits. Lighter and more compact than other bikes of its kind, its a great choice for commuters who also carry kids, groceries, or other freight! Handlebar Stem Play. Fat Tyre 2 Colors Green n Red Oxbury Warehouse Oxbury Mall 1299 Oxford Street East London, On Canada N5y4w5 519-204-5810 Opens Daily Monday to Friday 10.00 Am till 7 Pm Saturday 10.00 Am Till 6 Pm 16'' Foldable Kids Bike Color: Pink Material: Aluminum Location: 18 Bram Court, Unit #2 in Brampton, ON. To Travel is Better than to Arrive details experiences with the tikit and other bikes. They pedal exactly like larger bikes. Takes me 57 Seconds (over 10 on Model-T). The compact frame adjust to fit most adults in a few quick minutes and stores upright, making it perfect for families with small spaces but big biking dreams. CURRENTLY OPEN 9am TO 5pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY, CALL FIRST 905-605-6662 FOR MORE Brompton folding bicycle in mint condition. The weight of the fork, headset and frame set with seatpost is less than about 3 kg, and the finished car can be assembled with about 7 kg to 10 kg. In New York, try bfold among others. Others (such as the 16" Dahon Curve) add huge Schwalbe Big Apple Tires which soften the ride a bit. In addition to the aforementioned Tikit Talk Google Group, there is also the tikit Yahoo! The slip cover is tighter than it ought to be. For shipping services, please order at https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/shop/ebike/forever-20inch-ebike-electric-bike-250w-36v-15ah/ Battery: 36 V 15 Ah lithium battery Motor: 36 V 250W, * eBikes repairing/maintenance/Sales High Quality, Low Prices! This is primarily an efficiency issue when pedaling hard up steep hills, when the rider tends to pull on the handlebars to help push against the pedals. 4 Stroke, 49CC. I am the worst-case scenario for the Medium: 5'11", and over the weight limit: so this is not exactly fair. Mechanical Engineering Magazine did an article on the, Vikram Kumar Banjerjee maintains a fan blog of the Tikit on two sites (, Bike Fridays Walter Lapchynski maintains a, Bike Fridays gonzo sales evangelist, Lynette Chiang (GalFromDownUnder), did a. The bikes quality is worth this price. I didnt know what to do. My Tikit, outfitted nicely with a rear rack, fenders, kickstand, and a transit cover, is 26.5 pounds. In the far future, Bike Friday might consider designing in a rear suspension option; given how the seat latches to the frame, itd not be that hard to do. The Tikit folds far more rapidly, and more importantly, it folds effortlessly. The stock grips are made of thin, too-easily-compressed foam and my hands quickly get tired holding them. Other major competitors (Brompton, DownTube, etc.) Using Shimano Quaris's external shifting system, we have combined a stable shifting system with an affordable price, and assembled it so that it is easy for anyone to use. Limited Quantity https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-category/ebike/ Available for on-site pick up at our location. Compact folding bikes often have nonstandard parts. They sell stock and pre-owned Tikits and Model-T Tikits, as well as a number of build-to-order versions. The bike is in like new condition. Do not buy a 2007 Tikit unless it has been upgraded to the new cable design. Use Distance Search to find Ads based on where you are and how far you want to travel. Limited Quantity Available for on-site pick up at our location. The stock Model T Tikit is $1000. As a result the stock size-Medium Tikit measures a bit longer than the Helios (a 20" bike, mind you) between the seat and handlebars, and the stock size-Large is 3.75" longer. Freestanding upright storage means you can keep a lot of bike in just a little space, and the adjustable frame makes it easy to share with friends and family. One way to fix this is to use a Capreo rear cassette designed for small wheels. 20" bikes have it a bit easier: the Helios is 31"91" and the Mu is 32"93", both using a fairly common (11 to 32 teeth) cassette range. $200, SALES ON $400 OFF MOVING SALE- EBIKES BARRIE, 290 Dunlop Street West; Barrie 705-252-9391. www.ebikesbarrie.com, Wanted: Looking for E-Bike, MID- SUMMER SALE- $300-$400 OFF AT EBIKES BARRIE/ 7052529391-150 ESSA ROAD Barrie, CCM 29ER Mountain Bike ***MINT CONDITION***, Stolen E bike, find our bike and receive 300$, Looking for my bicycle stolen near Harbourfront Centre Toronro, Pink Foldable Bicycles/Bike for girls/Kids - Hanfei , 16" Wheel, Ebikes Barrie-290 Dunlop st. W Barrie-705-252-9391 Ebikes, Scooters, Mobility, and more, Stand Up Electric Scooters, Hoverboards, Ebikes all in Stock at Ebikes Barrie, Evo Latitude Trike Tricycle in Blue Available @ Niagara Ski & Cycle ** SAVE THE TAX SUMMER SALE **, Promotion! 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In the bleeding-edge segment (some might uncharitably call it the clown bike segment) are the clever but unrealistic Strida, the far-too-heavy Mobiky Genius, and the unrideable A-Bike. On my FrankenTikit, where I have inserted the upper handlebar stem of the Large into the Medium, the handlebar flex difference has largely gone away. The Tikit made quite a scene in 2007 when Bike Friday posted some videos which showed off its primary feature: a superfast fold unlike anything in the industry. * Please note that a separate shipping fee of 6,000 yen (excluding tax) will be charged for shipping. The size-Medium Tikit. The ride also affects the hands a lot. Bike Friday has dealers in many U.S. locations. Yes, its a bit more expensive than it should be, and its ride is a little harsh, and the Medium (not the Large) has too much flex, and its gearing could be higher but geez, its a very impressive bike from a very impressive company which does whatever is necessary to keep its customers happy. The lower handlebar stem (the colored part) is 0.050" vs. 0.065". The stock handlebars are too short. Hoping to reduce the cost, I originally bought a black pre-owned size-Large Tikit. Post your classified or want ad in Ontario Bikes. Other than the frame, the Tikit has almost no custom parts. Compare to (for example) Dahons more typical bike company reputation. 6 speed 13-in frame 25-in frame to floor 20-in tires, MOVING SALE ON NOW AT Ebikes Barrie- 290 Dunlop Street West, Barrie Ontario .705252-9391 MENTION THIS ADD AND GET $400 OFF ANY IN STOCK E-BIKE, E-SCOOTER, MOBILITY SCOOTER NOW! The U.S. market is dominated by Dahon, the Dell of folding bikes: the value leader, nothing impressive fold-wise or particularly creative, but a reasonable deal. None is a big deal, but its worthwhile to know them (and, I hope, for Bike Friday to consider them). A quick slap on the saddle disengages the seatmast from the frame, enabling the seatmast to fold down and the frame to fold in half vertically. 50 up to 200. You can call up Bike Friday and talk to people who actually build the bikes, and they improve the bike in direct response to discussion with you. But its ride is a little harsh. Its possible that more high-end is also achievable with the SRAM DualDrive internal hub / cassette combination. The Helios P8s were good bikes for the price and purpose: they are lightweight and fold adequately. Suspension system: Front and Rear suspension fork absorber Battery: 48 V Double Batteries total 30 AH lithium battery ( removable), * eBikes repairing/maintenance/Sales High Quality, Low Prices! As for the detailed situation, after purchase, againWe will contact you. For shipping services, please order at https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-category/ebike-bike-scooter/ Other items, please Visit : https://www.factorydirectsale.ca/product-categ. They should be an inch longer on each end. The current price may also be on the supply (wrong) side of the elasticity curve: that is, if the price was lowered, the company would likely raise its total profit due to increased sales. Increase the search radius for more results. Bike Friday is a boutique manufacturer which designs and builds its bikes entirely in Oregon, and which has a famous degree of customer loyalty and an equally famously unprofessional website. And this year despite illness Bike Fridays Rob English did the 2008 Manayunk Wall Hill Climb in 1:35:22 on a custom Tikit, only nine seconds behind the champion 700c professional. Bike Fridays customer service did some real yeoman work for me because of slip-ups in their quality control. But itd have been nice to have the option. Even so: Bike Friday wants the Tikit to change how people use transportation. Our hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - Ebikes Barrie- Tons of Ebikes, E scooters ,pedal assist ebikes, foldable style ebikes, motorcycle style ebikes, mobility scooters , stand up scooters, and more We sell Emmo Ebikes, Daymak Ebikes, Tao Motors Ebikes, Slane Ebikes and more Our Scooters are both stylish and sturdy! Dahon has some 65% of the folding market, and has the value-oriented end of the market sewn up. The Tikits fold is what makes it famous. And be sure to catch my four-month update to this review. Dahon also makes some full-sized bikes, like the Jack, which just fold in half and thats it. The (Aluminum) Dahon Helios P8 weighs about 23.5 pounds. Google, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Motorcycle t-shirt 2003 port Dover Friday the 13th motorcycle t-shirt!SAYS ON ITUN FN BELIEVEABLE AND DONT PUSH ME on the back!Very COOL AND RARE T-SHIRT!Wont last long!Asking $55obo. The seatmast base is a bit too tall: as a result, the Cane Creek Thudbuster ST, one of the best suspension posts, probably wont fit in the available space under the saddle for a 5'11" person. Lightweight, compact and with excellent riding performance, the new Pakit frame uses 16 "/ 349 wheels. The red is particularly impressive looking (believe me). The stock models should be offered in a wider range of colors than just blue and black. Bike Friday's self-confidence, Pakit's mission is to add convenience to everyday and leisure, bringing great benefits to the enjoyment of travel and commuting.The compact foldable body is perfect for you who want to cut the wind around the world. Ultralight and compact, this is the bike for the city commuter who needs a quick-fold. And the Tikit doesnt have it. It also disassembles and packs into two suitcases for Airline travel. But on receiving the bike, I found some frame problems which were probably due to the rebuild. It had specialized front tires and CCM 29ER Mountain Bike ***MINT CONDITION*** Type: Mountain Model: 29ER Frame: 18'' $350 +Tax Item #56089 ***30-Day Money Back Guarantee On Everything Sold*** Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM to Size-adjustable tandem fits your family and friends. On the Tikit, everything stays exactly as you had set it. The revised (2008) version has replaced them with a single large cable and a larger clamp, and now this issue is gone. are in the same ballpark, time-wise, as Dahon. 20 High Quality Double Batteries Long Rang(120km-150km) ebike, Electric Bike, Promotion! A similar argument may be made of the Swift (which folds fairly fast but not as fast as the Tikit). The Tikits a bit heavy when wheeled folded, and it doesnt balance all that well on one tire: but it can really do it in a useful manner, and thats more than can be said for my Helios. An excessively stretchy two-cable folding system was replaced in 2008 with a solid, single thick cable; changes to the frame have made it stiffer and simpler; and the company has introduced the cheaper Model T Tikit with a less elegant fold. Yes, its 100% made in the USA by people paid a decent wage, rather than in China. The ultrafast fold is liberating. A light, sporty electric cargo bike, The Ever-E-Day is a great choice for the commuter, parent, adventure cyclist or retiree. Fully Electric hours of Fun. Dahons ultralight Mu SL is 19.5 pounds. We are located at 18 Bram Court, Unit #2 in Brampton, ON. and a cheaper 9-speed 1132 cassette to maintain the low-end, giving about 30.1"87.7". The bikes already cost the same, and the weight difference is also only one pound. After a considerable degree of unhealthily fixated research on the topic, I decided to buy a 2008 Bike Friday Tikit. NEW Forever 20 eBike, ELECTRIC BIKE, 250W 36V 15Ah, NON-INFLATED TIRE $999(was$1499), Promotion! I believe it is the Tikits 16" tires but 20"-ish girth that enable it to adjust to better bike geometry and have good handling while still fitting squarely in the compact range. Assembly materials ought to have been included, IKEA-style. This item is available if you can see this ad, please PM. Small-wheeled bikes dominate the paced upright record too. Frame: Hi-Ten TIG Welded Fork: Free Agent Heavy Duty Tapered Leg Handlebar: Free Agent Jump, 206mm x 710mm Stem: Free Agent Aluminum Top Load Crankset: Motorcycle t-shirt 2003 Friday the 13th port Dover bike rally$55, Erotic design works folding 6 speed bicycle for sale. The size-Large Tikit flexes about 1 inch. Bike Friday again has offered to ship me a new bike, or optionally have me convert the bike to a FrankenTikit consisting of the Medium frame but the handlebar stem of the original Large, plus a replacement lower seatmast with thicker size-Large style tubing. But when this brand-new (and gorgeous) bike arrived it was a size-Medium! BRAND NEW 16" Kids Aluminum Bike (Blue Color) available at a great price. The small car body does not take up much space, and it is ideal for moving around the office district because it has a small turning radius. In their review, AtoB Magazine said Wed go as far as to say that the ride and handling is the best weve seen with this wheel size. Well, sort of. The unusual built-in bell is a nice touch too. Selling a used Erotic design works 6 speed folding bicycle. Therefore, it may take 2 to 3 weeks from the procedure to the shipment of the product. Is the Tikit the easiest and fastest folder out there? The 2006 Dahon Helios P8 handlebar stem flexes about 0.7 inches in any direction when I put a serious amount of stress on it. There are lots more companies than this of course. Handlebar Stem Flex. The upper handlebar stem (the silver part) is 0.065" vs. a whopping 0.100"! The 2008 Dahon Speed measures the same. A less expensive alternative would be to use a larger chainring (60 teeth maybe?) The company seems intent on upholding their reputation, both in frame quality (they have a lifetime frame warranty and 30-day guarantee) and in customer satisfaction. With the current front chainring, this would yield, I believe, 32.8"94.6", which would be really great. A more reasonable, lighter, shorter rider will find much less flex in the Medium in the seatmast and somewhat less in the handlebar stem. The Tikit is too expensive to do this. Bike Friday describes its maximum extent as 25", but I believe thats for the size-Small; for my size-Large, its 28". Thanks! In the category of usable compact-folder, I believe definitely so. And it can have ahead-style handlebars because they fold on the outside, unlike Dahons and DownTubes. Folding speed should not be dismissed lightly. GREAT NORTHERN BATTERIES OFFERS NEW 12 VOLT 27.6Ah E-BIKE BATTERIES, WE ARE LOCATED AT 7500 HWY 27 WOODBRIDGE. A basic size-Large (Steel) Tikit, without fenders, weighs in at about 25.5 pounds. Actually, its fun: more agile feeling. Its hard to convince people that small-wheel bikes can be as fast or faster than standard 700c bikes. The upsides to a folding bike (No need to lock! We will send you good news from Circles by email. True, the Tikits handling is first rate compared to other 16" bikes 20" bikes, and thats a big deal. Some kind of faster gearing solution ought to be stock, not special order. They normally make well-regarded, high-performance bikes designed to be packed in suitcases, rather than fold particularly compactly. They can increase the frame weight limit and various frame features to meet tall-person needs. Folding bikes have a history dating back over a hundred years, but only in the last thirty years has technology eliminated their primary problem: frame fragility due to the folding mechanism. Please give us a call and make an appointment. The Large is 23.5". The Medium ride is milder than the Large mostly because the seatmast tubing is thinner and more flexible: but thats not a good tradeoff, since as mentioned before, it creates too springy a ride for a heavy rider like myself. And of course they enable its unique fold. So in the end, Ive wound up with a rather better bike than I originally ordered, and fairly customized for me. Its too short. The Jack won the 2008 Fast Fold Showdown (the Tikit won in 2007). We are located at 18 Bram Court, Unit #2. Please refer to pictures for condition. In Philly, try Trophy Bikes. But after repeatedly folding and unfolding my Dahons, I quickly grow tired of having to do it to enter this place or that. When folding, fold the car body and pull out the handle post. They definitely should be replaced with thicker, more shock-absorbant grips. The Tikit has a fairly slow high gear. But the Tikit will not make any impact on the carbon footprint unless the bikes entry-level cost is moved closer to the $500 sweet-spot cost for mainstream buyers. I find 79.5" too slow when exercising on flat stretches. This was insufficient: the clamp easily developed a lot of play. For the handle post, use the pulled out handle as the main frame. Its counterintuitive. Giant Cypress bicycle as shown on photo stolen near Armsterdam Brew House, Harbourfront Centre Toronto between 2 PM and 4PM, July 8th, Friday. Instead, the primary differences you will experience with compact folders are four: The only one thats really of concern to me is the last. The stock Tikit is (as of July 2008) is $1300. * This specification is subject to change without notice. The small wheels have less momentum and thus the bike is slightly less balanced at slow speeds very easy to get used to, a non-issue. Hours: Monday to Friday: 11am-7pm Weekends: 12pm-5pm. Still, I was quite concerned that the size-Large would not fit in my coat closet when it arrived (it did). With its unique adjustable-frame, folding design, the Haul-A-Day is in a league of its own among long-tail cargo bikes. Schwinn Tango Folding Bike Model: Tango Frame Size: 15" $150 + Tax Item #55967 ***30-Day Money Back Guarantee On Everything Sold*** Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM to 4PM, friday to saturday night (july 16) this bike was stolen, my drivers license is written underneath the frame and my serial number starts with a 0 and ends with a 5. The optional Tikit rear rack does not support panniers (one exception). Various compact folders (such as the 16" Brompton) compensate for this by adding rear or full suspension. The tall handlebar stems and seatmasts induce a small amount of flex. Itd be nice to have this trimmed, though the trade-off is minor. And no, smaller wheels dont translate into more pedaling: its just an issue of gearing. Brampton, ON. Sam 416-247-8388. All standard components can be easily replaced. Because this delayed their ship time, Bike Friday bumped me to second-day and finally to next-day air (!). In short: its a great bike. The need for compact folding often results in handlebar stems and seatmasts which are too close together, creating an upright, uncomfortable riding geometry and odd handling, particularly for average- or above-height males (like me). Nowadays folding bikes are impressive machines, inexpensive and directly competitive with real bikes. The rear end can be folded quickly with a button release,For the handle post, use the pulled out handle as the main frame.A pin for fixing is attached. This is a hot bike right now, and Bike Friday would do well to try to get it in as many hands as possible quickly. Two small braze-on hooks on the frame, pointing outwards, would have been most welcome. Pros (versus a Dahon Helios, Mu, or Speed (P8)). Great maneuverability and great. In so doing, the frame slackens a cable which releases a clamp, enabling you to fold the handlebar stem. First, it has 16" wheels but the size of a full 20" folder, meaning that it can afford to be roomier. This bike (the black one) was stolen on Friday, find our bike and get a ***300$ APPRECIATION GIFT*** The bike was stolen at 35 charles west, M4Y 1R5 between Friday noon and Saturday morning. Below is a side-by-side of folding the Tikit and the Dahon Helios P8 (typical of many Dahons, like the Mu P8 and Speed P8). Dahon also has unnecessary custom parts, notably in its handlebar stem and seatmast. But the Jacks simplistic fold is hardly compact. Despite the fact that frame size is very important for bicycles, there are few style bikes such as folding bikes and small wheel bikes that can be purchased in any size around the world. 26 inch 18 Speed Carbon Fiber bike,$1999 (was$2999), MOUNTAIN BIKE SEAT 446460686 Sports Rec Bikes Bike Components Bike Seats Seat Covers, Bicycle, Promotion! I will mostly review the Large, because its more fair to do so given my weight, but will include some Medium data as well. (Detail). You just shake open the bike, so to speak, and start riding. ** SAVE THE TAX SUMMER SALE **. Notation based on the Specified Commercial Transactions Law, Aluminum Lite 1 Piece Post / Mast --580mm 31.8 Black, pakiT Lite Mk2 1 1/8 w / .625x.035 unicrown DP to 190lbs, DIA-COMPE SS-6 / caliper 26.0 brake levers, Engraved Name Plate w / Your Name on Custom BIKE FRIDAY. Designed to handle a city commute without sacrificing performance or folding capability, the Pakit is nimble and lightweight, goes from full bike to compact fold in 20 seconds, and can be stored in a backpack or travel case between seasons. The Dahons and size-Large Tikit flex about the same amount, which isnt much. Of course, even if the diameter is smaller than other Bike Friday models, the long wheelbase design is firmly maintained so that the running will not be inferior to other models, giving a feeling of unstable operation. Its wider as well, largely due to the ahead-style handlebars. Open on weekends weekends by appointment. Early Bird Offer: $750 I'd sold before Saturday, July 30 - 1pm If you buy on Friday it will include the platform / spd pedals. I needed inexpensive folding bikes to take on trains or throw in the trunk when very occasionally biking about. The seatmast tube (the part where it says Bike Friday) is 0.040" on the Medium vs. 0.055" on the Large. If you broaden the field, other bikes are eligible. Retails for US$1099 High-res pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EhLHmZKhTJBw2hBT6 The latest CCM Flow Kids Bike ***MINT CONDITION*** Model: Flow Frame Size: 11'' $125 +Tax Item #56109 ***30-Day Money Back Guarantee On Everything Sold*** Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM to 5PM, Saturday $149.99 + HST 7-speeds, 21 frame, 28 tires. 21 speed, light weight double disk brake We are a store located at 18 Bram Court, Unit #2 in Brampton, ON. But the Strida isnt a normal bike by any metric: its riding position is quite poor, it is slow, it has only a single gear, and its dangerous. I like the FrankenTikit custom setup. There are clear places where the tikit could have been folded more compactly the most obvious choice is to allow the front wheel to optionally rotate back in a manner similar to the Birdy. Its much more cleverly conceived. Watch the previous video to see it in action. I think so. This could have been fixed by changing where the handlebar stem locks to the frame. But you wanted more smoothness still, you could throw on a high-grade suspension seatpost. This is because the tube walls are thinner. Designed to maximize hauling power without sacrificing convenience and agility, this bike is unique among e-cargo designs. Bike is a very good shape Fastest 20'' bike in the world, MADE IN OREGON https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-haul-a-day-cargo-bike Could carry: 1 Adult plus two kids 2 Adult + 1 kid + Motorized bike, new tires, new brakes. Free Agent Novus Park Street Bmx Bicycle in AVOCADO Green @ Niagara Ski & Cycle SALE PRICE - $499.00 PLUS SAVE THE TAX WITH OUR SUMMER SALE ENDING JULY 9TH! But they are. The Tikit is not particularly compact: thats a tradeoff. are well worth the other differences. The Strida is certainly a contender. With the lightest and smallest folding mechanism in BIKE FRIDAY history, the Pakit bike fits in a dedicated backpack.An excellent performance city bike that you can carry anywhere is the perfect tool for your cutting-edge mobile life. There are five major kinds of folding bikes sold in the US: The Tikit is an odd fit here: it has 16" wheels but when folded it is slightly larger than 20" Dahons. The handlebars on a size-Large have height limits before they start touching the ground when folded. Were open 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. Few other folding bikes can do this in any realistic way. So are the 2008 Dahon Mu and Speed. This is also available special order on the Travel Tikit, for over $100 more. Competing with Dahon at the budget end is DownTube, Citizen, and Giants Halfway. Heres the story. The New World Tourist folds quickly to fit into a small space or suitcase, making it ideal for international adventures, multi-leg tours, transit-integrated commuting, or any rider who wants a versatile bike that wont clutter the hallway. Was asking $1500. Some small seatmast flex isnt an issue: in fact I think its desirable in a compact folder as it softens the bumps a bit. Close handlebar stem adjustment quick-release. I am 5'11", which is the maximum height for the Medium and the minimum height for the Large, so in some sense Im the worst case scenario for both! I believe the rotational axis for the rear of the bike could have also been moved forward somewhat without sacrificing the ability to roll on the front wheel when folded. The front chainring has 53 teeth and the cassette is 11 to 28 teeth resulting in, I am told, a gear-inch range of 31.2"79.5". In Washington D.C. alone, theres three: Mt. Yes, Bike Friday is small and there are economies of scale to consider. But Bike Friday did: they insisted on shipping me a brand-new bike straight off the assembly line, with choice of color (I picked red), and threw in an additional front rack. Some of this is due to its sizing no doubt. In addition, we will deliver the car so that it can be packed. PLUS SAVE THE TAX WITH OUR SUMMER SALE RUNNING UNTIL JULY 9TH Whether it's needed for exercise or just to feel the simple joy of riding again, the Latitude 8 is a great choice. As is shown on the video, the Tikit also can be wheeled about on its front wheel while folded: in fact, it includes a built-in handle to do exactly that.