Mark Sanders, the designer of the Strida has developed an innovative folding mechanism suitable for large wheel bikes, called IF, Integrated Folding.
Pacific, who builds frames for Birdy and Airnimal, will soon introduce the Reach and the Move (pictured above) with the IF fold. From the press release:
The clean and striking MODE is aimed at commuters that may have not considered cycling or folding bikes as an option. MODE avoids oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps and the clutter of traditional bike features. It can be used by commuters who do not want to change their appearance into ‘bicycle warriors’. MODE features Pacific’s IF (Integrated Folding) technology that offers a single-action, automatic fold that requires no tools or removal of parts. IF technology is based on a patented 3-dimensional 4-Bar linkage that automatically guides the wheels together when folding. Once folded, MODE rolls along in a convenient wheelable package.
Fittingly, the IF won the IF (International Forum) Design gold trophy at Cebit in Hannover.
Watch the fold:
Keep us updated, because this would be the perfect “third or fourth” bike to my stable.
YES! FINALLY! no more dinky tiny pussy wheels!!! what are those 24''? i hope they make models for bigger, like 27'' -even better!!
Yes, they are larger wheels – 26″. It is a nice bike but at a reported price of $2495.00 USD, a
bit on the pricey side!
Yes the Move is expensive. However Pacific are going to fit the IF folding
mechanism on the Reach, at a much lower price
love it very ingenius.
very compartmented
very compartmented
looks a bit like obree's bike… still waiting for a pure obree copy to come out.