If you’re looking for a compact bicycle that can go anywhere, check this out. The SwissBike TX Commuter by Montague is a full-sized bike (with 26” wheels) that folds up small enough to fit in the back of a Mini Cooper. It offers the full-size stability and ride quality that you need, and is super-portable as well.
The TX Commuter lets people who’d like to bike to work but live too far or travel a route that’s only partially conducive to riding keep their bicycle in the trunk of their car so they can drive part of the way and ride the rest. It’ll also fit easily on the train, bus or even cabs. The fold-up option also lets you bring it inside, even for apartment dwellers.
David Montague explains: “Most people’s commute to work is farther than they feel
comfortable riding a bike and as a result, they believe the only way to get there is by car.
In this case, you simply put a SwissBike in the trunk of your car, you drive part way to
work, park, and pull out your SwissBike for the rest of the ride. And if the day isn’t nice,
or you don’t have the energy, you simply leave the bike safe and dry in the trunk until
another day. We call it “Redefining Park and Ride” commuting. It’s easy, it’s good for
you, it saves money, and it’s a manageable step for most people.”
And, at $699, it’s far more affordable than many of the other fold-up bikes we’ve seen recently. Making bicycle travel more accessible to more people = win!
Link [SwissBike]
