Folding Bicycle Blog

XFS & XS the maturity of the dream

Posted by Dr. Yan Lyansky on Aug 31st 2021

In 2005 I introduced the VIIIFS, and VIII the precursor to the XFS and XS. I was so excited about these bikes in 2005. However I dreamt of making them better. I wanted ISIS bottom bracket, integr … read more

Front Derailleurs on a Folder

Posted by Dr. Yan Lyansky on Aug 31st 2021

Many people ask is 8, 9, 10 speeds enough? The answer depends on your needs. We include front derailleur braze-ons on all derailleur based bikes. Therefore riders can double or triple the number of ge … read more

Disc brakes are they better for folding bikes

Posted by Dr. Yan Lyansky on Aug 31st 2021

Disc brakes are awesome, they stop bicycles on a dime in rain, snow, sleet. However are they better for folding bikes???I think rim brakes are much better for most users of folding bikes. Disc brakes … read more

Downtube News & Moving Sale

Posted by Dr. Yan Lyansky on Aug 16th 2021

To save costs we used our property as a warehouse ( we fit up to three 40' containers ). Everything will be moving soon to a new facility. We have discounted the XS, XFS, 8H, and Nova to sell more bik … read more

Tesla Problems/Flaws

Posted by Dr. Yan Lyansky on Jul 12th 2021

The internet is full of praise for Tesla, and rightfully so. The model 3 is the best car I have ever owned. However it has some serious flaws that make it dangerous.1. Hydroplaning risk: The model 3 i … read more