BZD
Calling it "Ultimate" is a rather bold statement and while I think it's a nice package apart from the silly frame there isn't really anything unique.
Going with a non-diamond type frame is actually silly as anything requires more material to archive the same rigidity, so there needs to be a purpose to do so and looks it not a reason since with bikes the purity lies in function over form. The Cylo could have been lighter had they not tried to be clever.
I think one can find a better bike for a lot less money if going with one of those classic bike makers like Kildemose or if original looks is top of the list the Biomega could be a good choice.
TheSplund
Hmm, the frame makes it look like the first bike in an urban bike-rack that's going to attract the attention of a thief/vandal. The simple drive-train, braking, and what appears to be a very neat rear rack mount (why wasn't that shown? perhaps it's just not cool enough) are a definite plus for the average city cyclist but it's ultimately a style bike. I wonder why not have the brake lights linked to the brakes and not an accelerometer?
MikeF
A "carbon belt chain"? A bit of an oxymoron there. That's a Gates belt which clearly doesn't have links.
A sensible looking bike (though I'm not convinced by the frame either) but nothing particularly new there.
Larry English
this isn;t a. solving a new problem or b. solving an old problem a better way plus it is expensive!!
wle
William Volk
This pales in comparison to a Brompton, for urban use.
Seriously.
cottlecreek
looks like a photoshop special to me! where are all those messy stays that, for instance, keep the rear fender from rolling up on itself and causing a crash, and the weight bearing member for the rack. that said, the projected price makes the bike unobtanium for most. a very functional and light fixed gear bike can be put together for next to nothing by a clever scrounger, or bought for $500-1k. so one is paying here for posing. well, maybe that is the business plan. count me out.
sk8dad
The "ultimate" expression of poorly researched mediocre design exercise perhaps?
telocity
Novara Arkham Bike - 2014 from REI (first bike that came up in google) $849.00 aluminum frame gates belt 3 speed rear disc brakes fenders rear rack leather seat and the $1000+ you save can buy youself a nifty light, clothing and electric motor if you want ....and possibly a cheap trailer?..
So the cylo is the ultimate money pit?
Joseph Boe
I'm sorry but, was that it? Aluminum frame, brakee light led lights and a carbon belt are the "right combination" ?!?!?
This combination isn't unique and the ridiculous hipster frame make this overpriced bit of silliness well, ridiculous.
I predict total failure...