Folding Bicycle News
5/2009 OBX Free Tour is reorganized for 7/30-8/2. Bring your friends and family.
5/2009 Our 9FS is pictured in O magazine. The editors mention how they love the bike.
3/2009 The mini get a glowing review in Highways magazine by a Good Sams Club member
12/15/2008 New tax breaks for riding a bicycle to work. Up to $20 per month is deductable for a new bike, parts, maintenance for individuals that ride their bike to work. By riding a bike one can save money on gas & taxes while gaining fitness & losing weight.
12/2008 8H is reviewed against a Swissbike by cessna owners magazine. The Downtube wins the comparison against the more expensive Swissbike.
11/2008 8FH is mentioned in treehugger.com Holiday Gift Guide
11/2008 9FS reviewed by Velo Vision magazine . See more reviews at Velo Vision's website
11/2008 New pictorial rear derailleur adjustment instructions. The instructions will work on any single chainring bicycle, and most of the content can be used for multi chainring bicycles.
11/2008 Announcement of a free tour of the outer banks of NC from April 10 to April 13, 2009. organized by Downtube.
11/25 Downtube has donated a mini folding bike to Spa Koru in Avon, NC for a raffle & fashion show. All proceeds will go to charity.
11/22-11/23 Folding bike meet in Avon, NC
11/14/2008 We have become the second most visited folding bike website according to alexa.com
11/12/2008 We donated a bike for 2008 Good Sams Club Giveaway
10/2008 A Downtube 8H is pictured on the cover with owner Jimmy Emmons of a Newsletter ( distribution 5,000 ) in Lexington, Ky
9/25/2008 We create videos from the 2008 Interbike show. Big hits were Pacific cycles folding trike, Campy Super Record 11, Delta 7 cycles hyperlight frame, and Exte Ondo clothing
8/19/2008 We donated a bike to Young Eagle non-profit organization through Cessna Owner & PIPERS publications
8/2008 Mention in Motorhome Magazine.
7/2008 Mention in Trailer Life Magazine. Also pictured in the main article.
6/2008 Mention in Passagemaker Magazine Newsletter.
5/20/2008 All new 2009 models are here. White FS, FH & NS bikes are shipping today.
5/13/2008 Backordered Black & Orange FS are shipping. White FS, FH & NS bikes will ship in a few days.
4/2008 Mention in the Bicycling Buyer's Guide
4/2008 Article in Philly Style Magazine
3/31/2008 Taipei Bike Show report by Dr. Yan
2/2008 Mention in Camping Life Magazine "Gear for the new Year" section
1/2008 Writeup about Dr. Yan & the Downtube Bike in the Temple Review ( Temple University alumni magazine )
1/2008 New product writeup in Motor Boating Magazine
12/30/2007 Downtube mini bike on a test at ridethisbike.com
12/14/2007 Holiday product mention in The Bulletin
12/7/2007 Article in The Bulletin titled Temple University Ph.D. Builds Successful Folding Bike Company
12/2007 Review in Highways magazine ( the biggest RV magazine in the world )
11/2007 Product mention in Carolina Currents Magazine.
11/2007 Added Hampton's Edge as a new dealer in Floral City, Fl.
10/25-10/29 We had a booth at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. Dr. Yan was Interviewed by World of Boating on XM radio ( 10/27/07 show ). We will also receive product mentions in several boater publications including Motor Boating in Jan 2008.
10/2007 In your Prime magazine article of the Downtube bike on p.12
9/27/2007 Folding bike ride in Las Vegas during Interbike, pictures will be posted soon.
9/26/2007 Interbike show in Las Vegas. We recieved positive feedback from 4 major cycling publications about our bikes.
9/23/2007 Downtube bikes recieve a positive mention in The Sunday Herald ( UK publication )
9/9/2007 Philadelphia Inquirer Student Stoplight section, about Dr. Yan & the Downtube.
9/6/2007 Ocracoker article about the Downtube & Dr. Yan
8/2007 Writeup in August Trailer Life issue.
8/2007 Review of Downtube mini August AOPA Pilot issue. AOPA pilot is the biggest Pilot magazine in the World.
7/31/2007 Newly added Testimonials page
7/29/2007 Huge article in Sunday's Intelligencer titled Bikes may fold, but company flourishes
7/19/2007 We donated a FS bike to auction at The Rally, the biggest RV Rally in the world (Redmond, OR).
7/15/2007 Bicycle Retailer p.11 article titled "Downtube Folding Bikes Adds Dealers, ships 2008 models"
7/5/2007 Listed in Yahoo Directory as a folding bicycle manufacturer.
7/3/2007 We introduced 2 new models the 8HN internal hub no suspension bike and the 8FH internal hub full suspension bike.
6/19/2007 Dr. Yan is interviewed by Janet Zappala of CN8 news. After the interview Janet bought 3 bikes.
6/17/2007 Radio interview running on KYW news radio
6/15/2007 Full page writeup in the Philadelphia Business Journal
6/13/2007 New 2008 models arrive
5/20/07 New Website!
5/2007 Ocracoke Observer article about the Downtube's new store in Ocracoke.
5/1/07 Opened new store in the outer banks of NC on Ocracoke Island. The store is staffed by Dr. Yan
2/15/07 Front page writeup in The East Carolinian (Greenville, NC) with a short mpeg video.
1/22/07 Front page writeup in Workweek section of the Reflector (Greenville, NC)
1//07 Review A to B magazine issue 57
12/2006 Review by the Folding Bike Society.
9/25/06 Our first booth at Interbike with a major article in one of the daily show publications ( called the Show Daily)
9/12/2006 Article in the Temple News
6/22/06 Internal hub bikes have arrived in NYC, should start shipping next week.
6/20/06 Front page article with huge picture (Money section) in the Bucks County Courier Times (requires login)
6/14/06 Officially opened our first Downtube Shop at 956 Bristol Pike in Bensalem
6/1/06 Launched 2006 1/2 Downtube models with many upgrades over the 2006's including new 9 speed Juju bikes
5/26/06 Sold our first bikes in the UK
5/06 Sold our 1000th Downtube bike early in the month.
4/06 Four page writeup in Adventure Cyclist magazine.
2/06 Launched 2006 Downtube models
9/19/2005 Dr. Yan pictured in the Hartsville Messenger competing in the Hartsville International Triathalon
9/2005 Article about Dr. Yan and the Downtube Bikes in the Coker Periscope (Hartsville, SC)
6/14/05 Launched 2005 Downtube VIII and VIIIFS (8sp) Bikes
9/03 Launched the Downtube VI (6sp) Bikes
