New products : Kwiggle Bike claims world’s most compact folding bike crown

Showcasing at this year's massive bike expo Eurobike in Germany is what is now considered the world's most compact folding bike: the Kwiggle Bike.

Designer Karstin Bettin's Kwiggle Bike makes good use of a number of patented design elements that allow it to fold down to the size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9.8 inches) -- that means it could even fit into your carry-on luggage. Plus its seven-kilogram aluminum frame aren't likely to weigh you down too much either.

While the Kwiggle does have a seat, it is more for leaning than sitting, so the rider is in an upright position. Still, Bettin says the bike can get up to speeds of 25 km/h, with each revolution of the pedals translating to 4.5 m of development.

Currently on display at Eurobike is a single-speed prototype, but Bettin promises a future model that would feature two to six gears, writes blogger Gizmag. Bettin aims to release the Kwiggle Bike before the end of the year, with pricing details not yet available.

If you're looking for a folding bike, there are a slew of options, including the ubiquitous Bromptons HGL, which features H-type handlebars, mudguards, and six gears. Or try the Kansi 9twenty folding bike, the Raleigh Stowaway 3, or one of Dahon's top-selling bikes.

The most compact folding bike in the world

Imagine a folding bicycle with a weight of 7 kg, which fits conveniently in the airlines hand luggage size, is folded in less than 10 sec and still has 4,5 - 7,5 meters of development.
Kwiggle®Bike is the only bicycle in the world featuring this unique combination of drivabili ty, compactness and weight.
Kwiggle®Bike is ideal for your next journey, perfect for commuters and everyone will find space for it in his flat or backpack.
This compactness was made possible only due to patented gear, folding system and seat device.

Kwiggle®Bike: The pleasant s tyle of upright biking

On the Kwiggle®Bike you are biking upright, almost upstanding but also supported by a seat. Hence Kwiggle®Biking is a pleasant mixture of
biking and fitness walking.
The KwiggleBike allows for a riding experience in an upright position. Almost upstanding but still supported it is a pleasant mixture of biking
and fitness walking.
Kwiggle®Bike uniquely supports the mobili ty of the back and prevents tension in the shoulder and neck area.
Kwiggle®Bike is suitable for outdoor fitness and for back exercises.

Kwiggle®Bike: One bike for all

It doesn’t ma tter how tall you are. Due to an adjustable seat device everyone is able to ride the Kwiggle®Bike. The special touch: Kwiggle®Bike
always remains the same folding size.
 
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