Cycle News Tuesday, November 16, 2004

iXi Takes to the Road, Transforms Metropolitan Landscape

Foxboro, MA (PRWEB) November 13, 2004 -- Bermuda-based iXi Bicycle Company announced the iXi, a modern version of man’s greatest mechanical invention – the bicycle – at their United States distributor, Delta Cycle Corporation. Specifically designed to overcome the bicycle's traditional limitations, the iXi is turning heads and popularizing biking as the way to travel in urban settings. Innovative features make the iXi compact, comfortable and convenient, exceptionally portable, hassle-free and fun to ride.

iXi simplifies urban travel. Constructed of high-strength, lightweight aluminum, the iXi is at home on paved surfaces. Its four-speed transmission shifts with a simple twist. Gone is the traditional bike chain; the iXi uses a breakthrough, maintenance-free belt drive, eliminating grease on pants, skirts, shoes and socks. Unique design details like folding pedals, detachable handlebars and stem make the iXi ideal for tight spaces such as hallways, closets and cubicles. Other thoughtful features like the pump and repair kit included inside the seat post compartment are unique to iXi. There’s even a rain poncho hidden behind the front frame cap, in case of a surprise rainstorm.

Metropolitan dwellers don't consider the bicycle for everyday transportation because traditional bikes are notoriously cumbersome, hard to store indoors and transport by car, train or bus and likely to leave a grease stains on clothes or upholstery. "Traditional bikes are often not convenient for running errands and not practical as an everyday work vehicle,” said Errol Drew, long-time cycle industry innovator and inventor of the new bike. “When we designed the iXi bike, we paid attention to details that solve the hassles of everyday bike riding. We wanted it to be convenient, comfortable and easy to use and maintain". With its genuinely novel features, distinctive visual style and useful functionality the iXi will appeal to people who might not consider biking as an option. The bicycle is still man's most efficient means of transportation but the iXi brings a new dimension of fun and sophistication to this magnificent machine.

The iXi is available in two models, the one-piece iXi and a breakaway model that features a patented Interlock Joint™. This unique joint lets the rider take the iXi apart in seconds using an on-board Allen wrench, making for simple, compact storage in even the smallest car trunk. Both iXi models are loaded with innovative features and offer accessories to customize the iXi to suite the rider's personality. Optional accessories include adjustable cup holder (easily adapted to carry an Apple iPod), carry bags for the bike, fenders, and front and rear baskets.

Pricing and Availability: The one-piece iXi retails for $1,099 and the BreakAway iXi retails for $1,289. Both models are available initially via the iXi website at www.ixibike.com, Paragon Sports in New York City and the Conran Shop in London, UK. The iXi comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty; ten-year warranty on the frame, and the iXi Drive Belt™ is warranted to last five years or 5,000 miles.

iXi Bicycle
Striking design and common-sense functionality make iXi a must-have accessory for modern urban life, as the bike is still the most efficient means of transport ever invented. Distributed in the United States by Delta Cycle Corporation based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the bike has been developed by the iXi Bicycle Company based in Bermuda. You can contact the company on the web at www.ixibike.com.

(Source: http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/11/emw177885.htm)