The Dreamslide can best be described as uniquely compact. At around 25lbs (10.8 kg) it is one of the easiest bikes to transport we’ve seen. The handlebars fold down onto the frame where they are held in place with a magnet. Once the Dreamslide is folded into transport mode, the rider can grip the handle that’s built into the frame and wheel it around on it’s back tire. There is no need for a custom bike rack to transport it in a vehicle. In the folded position it can literally be placed in the back seat of a small car.

To ride this bike is a unique experience as well. The APS (Adaptive Pedaling System) allows the rider to maintain a standing position while riding and experience very little up and down movement while pedaling. There is a bit of a learning curve so most riders don’t just hop on and go. The pedal motion seems very foreign the first time out since the downward pedal stoke is slow at the same time the recovery stoke is coming up fast. Add to that the hand grips that spin allowing the bike to rock side to side under the rider and you have a bit of a new experience going on.

The folks at Dreamslide are working on a three speed model but for now, this is a single speed bike. However, the APS is ingenious and produces an impressive range of speed roughly comparable to an internal 3 speed hub. This is not the bike to ride if you’re heading into the mountains for a day a vertical gain but does provide a great solution for those looking for a fun, portable, cruiser.





Specifications (from the owner‘s manual):

Dimensions in riding configuration (cm)

• 120 (L) x 105 (H) x 41 (W)
  

Dimensions when folded (cm)

• 120 (L) x 55 (H) x 41 (W)
  

Weight - 11.2 kg





APS Pedal Assembly

• Specific anodized aluminum pedals
  
• Forged external cranks (6061-T6 Aluminum)
  
• Internal cranks and shafts in quenched chromoly 4130 steel
  
• Rollers and rings made of ball-bearing steel
  
• 2 sealed precision ball bearings, needle bearings and spherical bearings
  

Transmission

• Specific chain ring with 54 teeth, 6061-T6 aluminum
  
• Freewheel with 9 teeth
  
• Narrow KMC chain
  

Brakes

• TEKTRO V-brake (front)
  
• TEKTRO U-brake (rear)
  
• Special Dreamslide “L shaped” levers
  

Tires - KENDA KWEST 16” x 1.25” - high pressure





Rear Hub - BMX free coaster type special KT

Wheel Rims - ALEX Black anodized 16” double - walled and machined flank

Price: $1,499.00
There are no dealers in the US yet but Dreamslide has been great when shipping to the US.

For reviews and personal experiences, visit the Stand Up And Ride Blog

For more information about the Dreamslide, see their website.