Folding bikes are an underused tool even in a bike-savvy city like Portland, and yet they offer unique advantages to commuters who use–or would use, with a little boost–public transportation rather than getting behind the wheel every morning. The Strida is an almost unknown folding bike designed for commutes to and from the Tube in rainy London. Extremely well built (it’s at once tough and as polished as a Swiss watch), this unique little A-frame design folds or unfolds in 6 seconds and can be stowed at your seat on the bus or train (or even in an airplane’s overhead compartment), unlike other bikes. Instead of a greasy chain that gets grime on your clothes, the Strida features a clean Kevlar belt that will last 50,000 miles. Its two disc brakes provide amazing stopping power. Most of all, it’s a hoot to ride. This bike will make your daily commute to the bus stop or train station a little burst of joy.
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