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History: I first saw one of these great little folding bikes about ten years ago, and thought it was a fantastic idea - no more struggling to take a bike everywhere, just another suitcase to pick up on the way out the door. However, being US made, by the time they got to the UK they were too expensive. Then in 2000 when I was working in the States, I realised it was the perfect opportunity to get one, especially with a trip to Australia coming up. So I called them up with the dimensions of my Trek, and two weeks later got my little red Rocket. They send it with an adjustable stem, which you then ride with for a bit, and once you have the position dialed you send it back and they make a custom one to suit. This is the only bike I have ever paid full price for, and it has been worth every cent. The suitcase transforms into a trailer, in which form I have ridden to the airport several times, before spending five minutes to pack the bike and check in. And flying internally in the US it means an end to bicycle charges, 'cos they don't know its a bike! It really does ride just like a regular bike - its only when you see your reflection in a shop window that you notice the funny little wheels. I've ridden it all over the world, including being my only bike in Japan for four months (where I won a hillclimb riding it), and touring across France to Italy. Purpose: The go anywhere bike, five minutes to case or back to bike. Every cyclist should have one!  
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