Anyone Own or Ridden a 'Puma Bike' Here?

jordanf

Hey folks,

I am new here, and new to biking. At some point
I will be looking for advice on buying my first bike.

Until then, this caught my eye:

http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/200 ... mpse_t.php

and official site: http://um.puma.com/

And I wondered if any one knew much about it here?

I have done some digging on it, but I can't find
much information. What I have learned is that:

There is a 'glowing' version of it (whole frame glows
at night) though I have a feeling this is the only one
they now sale...

It's a folding bike...

It has a built-in lock..

If the lock is cut, the whole bike collapses and becomes
unusable...

It's a single speed bike with dual disc brakes.

I am just wondering how well it works as a bike, or
is it all style.

Thanks for reading

ChrisLS

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Dahon ... 360033850/

...don't know anything about the Puma. Do you live in the USA jordonf? The above link is also a cool looking folder... 8)

...welcome to the forum by the way...

jordanf

Thanks Chris, that is also a very cool looking folder.

I'm UK as well

Mithras

http://montague-uk.com/catalog/

Got into work today too find the "PARATROOPER" sitting in it's box in the garage. Being the demo bike it was already partially assembled, so took no time at all to put back together. Just a matter of attaching the front wheel, saddle and beam rack. Everything is on QR cams.
First impressions are good. The bike is solid, although heavy at 30lbs. However, this makes very little difference by the time I have added my pannier with paperwork, ticket folder, waterproofs and other bits and pieces that I generally carry.
The frame is robust, and solid. No evidence of flex despite it being a folder. The ride is lively and does not feel like a 30lb bike, steering is quick and responsive. The Paratrooper is a fairly comfortable ride, although I would change the flat bars for risers as I felt as if my weight was just a tad to far forward for pootling about.
It folds up into a nice little package too, first call was to a disorder, arrest made and a colleague turns up in one of our transit connects. "Meet you at the wood!" he says. "Nah, I'll come with you". Said copper looks amused as I wheel bike to van.......jaw drops as the frame folds in half, front wheel drops out and I neatly put the bike in the back!

The added Bonus was the USE Exposure police light ......I've taken it off and put it in my pepper spray pocket as it's retina burning capabilities far out way that of pepper spray ......I never thought a light cold be too bright![url][/url]