Michael A.
The 21” 811 is a Great “Folding” Bike for 6’4” and 340 lb Riders
I’m 340 lbs, 6’4”, live in a condo, and space is a premium as well as bicycle security. I wanted a full-sized bike but didn’t think I could accommodate it until I learned about full-sized folding bikes. During my research I gravitated toward the Change bike because based on the advertising it seemed like the only model I could trust to support my weight and height. However cost of folding bikes deterred me from jumping right in. In the end I didn’t pull the trigger without some lucky timing when I saw the 811 model go on sale. So I bought a 21” 811 model in Arctic Blue. I also responded to a promotional email and received an additional coupon as well as optional mountain bike tires (sign up and pay attention to your emails!). Delivery was quick, Bob was very responsive by email, and his assistance was pleasant and helpful. Overall I’m very pleased with my purchase. Is the bike a perfect fit? No…but not bad for a tall guy’s internet purchase. Actually, I was expecting to be less satisfied as I wasn’t buying a bike optimally sized for my height and wasn’t sure it could handle the weight. Ultimately, it’s easily 95 to 98% everything I wanted it to be. That said I would say it exceeded my overall expectation! I love that it’s very sturdy but light weight and best of all performed like a full sized bike more than capable of handling my weight. After years without a bike and many pounds later…I’m glad I purchased the 811 from Flatbike. I would recommend giving Change bike a try if you want a quality full sized folding bike and great customer service!
Response from Flatbike, Inc.Sep 9, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write up your experiences like this! We're sure this real-life experience is going to help a lot of people zero in on what a full-size folding bike can do for them. Happy riding!