When form follows function and convenience, you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other with a Whippet Bicycle. The perfect vehicle for zipping through bustling metropolitan streets, the new Whippet Folding Bicycle is a vehicle to more stylish living.
The patent pending design of this British manufactured bike has been perfected through a series of prototypes and tweaks, all produced in a studio and workshop outside of Coventry in the heart of West Midlands England. The attention to detail and design fluidity is evident in each component and function of the Whippet Folding Bicycle. Designed in a traditional diamond frame, the Whippet utilizes dual oval tube arrangements to deliver strength and safety for a comfortable ride as well as a low profile folding mechanism for storage and portability.
Lightweight, customized Columbus oval 25CrMo4 and Reynolds 631 tubing provide a basis for seat and chain stays. Oval tubes are paired in parallel in the frame’s front triangle section, with the aim of a smoother, more comfortable ride. This arrangement helps to absorb shock in different types of road conditions. A meticulous machining and preparing method are utilized to finish the frameset before joining with fillet brazing for assembly into the completed bicycle. The finished result is a nimble yet sturdy bicycle that can easily be folded away to fit any modern space.
To complete the stylish and functional bicycle’s accolades, the Whippet’s folding mechanism allows it to be stored snugly in a wall mounted bracket or flush against a wall. No tools are necessary to accomplish the fold. The collapse is achieved through a simple method of tilting, tucking, and tidying. To unfold the bicycle the steps just have to be done in reverse.