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Interesting new folding bike from Gaerlan

It's really more of a demountable bike than a folder: it breaks down to fit into a suitcase. The wheels come out, the rear triangle 'unhitches' at the seatpost clamp, and swings forward. There's a pivot behind the bottom bracket.
Gaerlan point out that because the 4130 main frame is of a similar size to a conventional machine, stiffness should be good, and long stems and seatposts are avoided.

I actually spotted this machine while visiting Gaerlan's home builder supplies web pages. They supply a lot of useful materials for people who want to build a bike or HPV at home, and there's also a useful 'homebuilder tips' area.

Gaerlan Custom Cycles: 838 Grant Ave., Suite 410, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA.
Tel +1 415 362 3866 Fax +1 415 677 8943 Email [email protected]
Website: www.gaerlan.com

Posted on 21 December 2000