BIKE FAQ:
Q: Why do I need a folding bicycle?
A: There are so many reasons why one would need a folding bicycle. Here are just a few reasons:
The main idea of folding bikes is to save space, easy commuting and traveling. Folding bikes are very popular and handy in high-congested cities. They are the master vehicle for downtown dwellers and commuters. If you live in an apartment, the folding bike can easily fit into your bedroom's closet. They are great for students living in dorms, and going back and forth from class to class and traveling around the campus. Folding bicycles are great vehicles for boaters, campers and travelers. Folding bikes also reduce the chance of theft and vandalism. After all, you will always have the folding benefit with folding bikes.
Q: What is a Bazooka folding bicycle?
A: A Bazooka bicycle folds in 10-30 seconds (depending on model), into a nice and compact size yet still offering superior riding performance of an ordinary full size bike. No tools are required to fold a Bazooka bike. Bazooka bikes come in wheel sizes of 20" and 26" in aluminum or steel frame. The bikes weight from 25 to 31 pounds, which makes them so easy to be carried around. All Bazooka folding bikes fit easily in car trunks, closets or anywhere no ordinary bikes can.
Q: How is the riding performance of Bazooka Bicycles?
A: All Bazooka folding bicycles have superior riding performance just like an ordinary bicycle. The geometry of our frames as well as the well branded parts and components that we choose for Bazooka folding bikes assure superior and smooth riding performance.
All Bazooka folding bicycles have very stiff and strong-patented folding mechanism frames, to assure your safety as well as your riding performance. You ought to try one to see. "Seeing is Believing".
Q: What size and weight of riders can ride the Bazooka folding bikes?
A: Our 20" models are rated for riders up to 230 lbs (105 kg), with height from 4'10" to 6'3" tall. Bazooka 20" wheel bikes do not offer telescopic stems due to safety reasons. Telescopic stems are 2 or 3 piece tubes that wiggle and are not safe while riding. A 2-piece stem is never as strong and sturdy as a one-piece stem.
Our 26" models are rated for rides up to 250 lbs (114 kg), with height from 5'6" to 6'." Tall.
These guidelines may vary slightly depending on your riding style and preferred riding position.
Q: How easy is it to fold a Bazooka folding bicycle?
A: Many other brand folding bikes unlike ours require tools and disassembly in order to fold. Bazooka bicycles are the user-friendliest folding bikes built. 20" Bazooka bikes fold in only about 10-15 seconds without tooling or disassembly. 26" (full-size) Bazooka folding bikes fold in about 25-30 seconds with no tooling. The full-sized bikes handlebar/stem can be removed and placed in a small tube welded under the frame in order to keep both tires locked together when folded. This option is available only on Bazooka full-sized folding bikes.
Q: How small do Bazooka bikes fold?
A: All Bazooka bikes are build in a way so they can fold as compact as possible quickly.
The 20" series fold as small as 32"x13"x24" (80x32x60 cm)
The 26" series fold as small as 38"x13"x28" (95x32x70 cm)
Please refer to each bicycle page for further information.
Q: Where can I service my Bazooka bikes? Are parts easy to find?
A: Bazooka bicycles can be serviced at any bicycle shop. Apart from our frames, most of the components are universal and can be found and serviced at any bicycle shop near you.
Q: Warranty?
A: All Bazooka bicycles come with 5 years warranty for the frame under normal usage and one year on parts. However, the frame warranty will be upgraded to life when bikes are taken to a professional bike mechanic prior using for tune-up. Please refer to our warranty page for further information.
