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Strida commercial, Areaware USA
In 1985 UK designer Mark Sanders presented
Strida 1 as the solution to traffic congestion.
This collapsible bike meets all the necessary
requirements: user convenience, fast folding
and unfolding, minimum weight, Kevlar belt
drive and easy transport of the folded bike
through the use of the wheels. Its unique
design and quality resulted in excellent sales
and brand name awareness from 1994.

Consecutively, between 1998 and 2003 Strida
1 is redesigned and updated into Strida 2 / 3 /
3.1 and 3.2.The folding bike is getting more
comfort, an aluminum frame and collapsible
handlebars. Individual styling and flexible
design are added to its characteristic
construction and to its accessories.
Strida commercial, Areaware USA
Features
Aimed primarily at commuters and city dwellers whose storage space might be limited,
the Strida is designed to be simple to use, quick to fold, and easy to maintain.

Folding in just 6 seconds and weighing in at 9kg's, the Strida is one of the lightest,
fastest-folding bicycles on the market. The Strida is also impeccably clean. With
rust-proof components and a kevlar belt driving the bike in place of a chain, you don't
have to worry about dirty grease, lubrication, or adjustments. In addition, the kevlar belt
never needs to be adjusted or cleaned the way a chain would, so you can ride with a
clear mind. Strida bicycles are known for their hand-built quality. Given that they are
single-speed, there is even less maintenance to worry about.

'A'-Shaped Collapsible Frame
Constructed exclusively from 7000 series powder-coated aluminium, the frame is
rustproof, lightweight, rugged, and protected by a lifetime warranty.


Adjustability
The Strida's upright posture provides great road visibility. The seat adjusts up and down
to accommodate riders from heights of 5'4" through to 6'4".


Disc Brakes
Advanced dual mechanical disc brakes are safe, durable, and provide superior braking
in both dry and wet weather.


Portable Folding Bicycle
A folded Strida can be wheeled on and off trains and buses easily, and can provide
greater mobility between other forms of transport. A distinctive characteristic is that the
Strida folds into a "wheeled walking-stick" that can be pushed along, much like a folded
pram/baby-buggy whose folding concept provided the inspiration for the design.


Clean Commuting
The Strida uses an ultra strong and silent kevlar belt, the greaseless kevlar belt
replaces a traditional chain to avoid mess so you don't have to worry about it coming
into contact with clothing or other items.


Award Winning Design
2007 TBEA Award (second runner up in Complete Bicycles Awards Category)
2006 Fiestrai Award of INNOVATIE
2002 SMART Award for Innovation
2000 i.d. Magazine Annual Design Award
2000 Millenum Product Award
1999 Design Museum, London
1992 Grand Prix Prize, Japan
1988 Cyclex Design Award Best New Product


Single Speed
Strida is designed to need only a single speed. The gearing is 56 gear inches, roughly
equivalent to 4th gear on a ten speed bike allowing cruising speeds of 30km/hr.


Easy Storage
The strida folds easily, quickly and fits in small places. Folded size is 45" x 20" x 11"



Me and My Strida, video from a user
Strida 5.0 commercial by Ming Cycle
Pre Strida - RCA bike
This shows the very 1st Strida prototype, being described by Mark Sanders at the
Royal College of Art / Imperial College Masters Design Course 'Industrial design
Engineering'
Ming Cycles' latest video of Strida mainly strida5. It also shows close up details of how
to fold and unfold, including fast fold / unfold (see how to do it in 2 seconds).
Strida 1 in the news
This shows Strida 1 production and in use c 1988. Interview with Entrepreneur James
Marshall. Riding and folding shots.
Strida3 - Design & development of a Folding bike
Describes the design process and philosphy of the Strida3 , a radical triangular folding
bike, that folds up into a long thin stick that can be wheeled along - like a rolling
umbrella. For more info see www.strida.com
Other links
Strida 1 promo video
The original Strida 1 promo video
A-Bike & Strida Folding Bikes Tested
A-Bike and Strida go head to head on UK's Gadget show TV. More info see
www.a-bike.com & www.strida.com
Stirda in Taiwan
Strida Designer In Korea