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Now normally I would not be adding a post about a bicycle under a site that is meant for gadgets, but this bike is pretty amazing.  I have seen foldable bikes before and I have seen them in the folded and ridiculous looking bike-able version, but I have yet to see a bike like the foldable Kinfolk bicycle. Considering that it reminded me of a transformer or Inspector Gadget in various ways, I decided to bring the lime light to these new sensations.

You have seen the current style of foldable bicycles right? They look like tubes of metal attached together and attached to two tiny wheels. I would never pick those over a road bike–image going up a steep hill with tiny wheels! However, if you look at the Kinfolk bicycle, you will see that it does not look as ridiculous as the typical crop of bicycles that you usually see out there.

Designed by the Japanese company Kinfolk, these foldable bicycles are much more appealing. There are two different styles. One looks like your standard road or fixie bike; however, this bike can fit into a small sized carrying case that looks like a tote or a briefcase. The other version that they have is called their City bike. This bike is less expensive, but it does start to look more and more like the typical foldable bicycle style.

The “International” model, or so they call the one that can fit in the small bag, will run you about $4,000. I do not know about you, but to me that is a little expensive for a commuter bike! It is so much money due to its rare nature and the fact that it is hand made in Japan by a “master frame builder.” The City bike is also made by hand in Japan and that bike will cost around $2,000.

I do not know if foldable bikes are really that worth it, but I guess if you were worried about getting your bike stolen then this would be a really easy (but expensive) solution to keeping your bike by your side.