FAQ

Q: Is the strida available in different sizes?

A: 14" strida mini is available for riders between 140cm(4'6") and 160cm(5'3") tall, the original 16" strida is best suited for riders less than 100kgs(220lbs) and between 153cm(5') and 193cm(6'4") tall.  A new 18" model (SX) is available for taller riders. Also a 16" strida can easily be modified with 18" wheels and bended steering.

Q : Can i take the strida on subway, streetcar, bus, or train?

A: yes, yes, yes and yes. the strida was designed to be the ultimate intermodal bike. it's greaseless and can be wheeled, instead of carried. the strida fits right under the seat on GO trains. during the summer of 2001, the chicago transit authority in conjunction with mit incorporated the strida into pilot program promoting the folding bike/transit link.

Q : Will strida fit in my car trunk (airplane, sailboat, etc.)?

A: the strida will fit in your car trunk. folded dimensions are 45" x 20" x 11". as the ceo of zipcar (of npr, cnn, inc. magazine fame) wrote in an email newsletter to all members:
"strida bikes fit easily into zipcar trunks (even the beetles) and are the perfect commuting accessory to reach cars that are not right next to t [boston public transit]- stops ."

Q : Where is the strida made?

A: All strida bikes are handbuilt in Taiwan by Ming Cycle Ind. Co., Ltd.

Q : What do you mean by zero maintenance?

A: due to the design of the strida, its Kevlar belt, disc brakes and other components, there is very little maintenance you could perform if you wanted to. for a long service life, it is best to keep your strida clean. we do recommend that you bring your strida to a professional bike mechanic for a quick checkup once each year.

Q: What is it like to ride a strida?

A: it's fantastic. the short wheelbase allows for outstanding maneuverability and quick acceleration. automatic-style disc brakes deliver strong predictable braking, even in wet conditions. the strida's heads-up riding position allows a rider a commanding view of surrounding traffic and terrain. injection nylon seat mouldings suspend your body, giving you a smoother ride. 

Q : Where can i use the strida?

A: the strida is designed for riders who want clean, convenient and portable transportation available on a moment's notice. it is ideal for boaters, pilots and anyone with intermodal commutes, island hopping, city life, getting around campus or any time you need a whole new way to move.

Q : The strida is just a single speed, won't it be hard to climb hills?

A: not at all, the strida was designed to to be good at general hill climbing and cycling up to about 20 kph. if you have a lot of hills, or steeper terrain where you cycle or commute, there is a sport-duo(two speed strida).

Q : It looks unusual, how strong is the frame?

A: very strong.
strida uses nature's strongest geometric form: the triangle. the bike easily surpasses all frame strength criteria developed by the british standards institute and the consumer products safety commission (cpsc).

Q : What happens if i get a flat?

A: the strida has standard 16" tire tubes, available at any bike shop. also, because of the frame design, to change the tube or tire,the wheel does not even have to be removed

Q : How long will the kevlar belt last?

A: kevlar is used to make combat helmets and bulletproof vests. our belt has been high-torque, high-heat, and high-speed tested in automobile engines to last 50,000 miles. that's a lot of riding, but if an act of god wrecks or stretches our belt, we'll replace it. (they can also be found in auto parts stores.)

Q : The strida looks unusual. how do i maintain the strida?

A: while the bike is unusual, most of the components are standard. the beauty of the strida is its simplicity. few standard parts fail, and even fewer non-standard parts fail. in addition, many common ailments of a standard bike (loose headset, worn chain ring teeth, gear trouble, etc) have been engineered out of the strida. you pedal, you go. 

Q : Can i check the strida in for free on commercial airlines?

A: yes. the bike is great to check on commercial airlines. unlike most other bicycles, there are no derailleurs or brake calipers to bend, no cables to get tangled, no stem to remove, no sharp edges to tear through packing material, no chain to get everything greasy, and no bike fees to pay. the bike in the bag resembles a set of golf clubs and never gets a second look. once you've arrived, the bike is easy to put in the trunk of a cab, or store in a hotel closet.

Q : Is the strida rust-proof?

A: while no bike is completely rustproof, the strida is as rustproof as a bicycle can be.

·    instead of a chain the strida uses a greaseless kevlar belt drive.

·    the entire frame of the strida is 7000-series aluminum, the same material found in sailboat masts.

·    the hardware on the strida is all either stainless steel or treated steel.
the cables are all completely encased in protective and lubricated cable housing; most of the cable is itself inside the frame.

·    the bitter end yacht club in the british virgin islands kept two stridas at their premise: after a year in sun and salt air, they reported no significant rusting anywhere on the bike.