STRiDA MAS Debuts New Folding Bike

Bikes are already fairly portable, and obviously a very green way to get around.  But, imagine being able to easily fold up and carry a lightweight bicycle that you could carry around with you, easily bringing it on a train or into your office building.  Folding bike company STRiDA just released the MAS Special Signature, which does just that.  The bike, which features a Swiss engineered drive system and a rustproof aluminum frame, folds up in just 5 seconds flat.

From Inhabitat:

The MAS Special is named after its inventor Mark Sanders. Weighing in at 22 pounds, it features a lightweight collapsible bike constructed from aluminum. Its unique triangular frame allows it for to collapse quickly, while giving it great stability and making it quite comfortable to ride.

Instead of a greasy chain, the STRiDA comes equipped with a clean and quiet Kevlar Belt, while a two-speed drive system allows the rider to seamlessly shift gears with the tap of a heel.

Be prepared to drop quite a load of cash if you’re set on this bike: it’s got a $1,400 price tag.  But even for those of us who can’t afford to get one right away, this is an awesome peek into the sort of green technology we’ll be seeing in the years to come.  If, on the other hand, money is no object for you, you can pick up a MAS Special Signature of your very own next spring.

Link [Inhabitat] + [STRiDA]

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