ZiZZO Forte Heavy Duty Folding Bike-Lightweight Aluminum Frame Genuine Shimano 20-Inch Folding Bike with Fenders, Rack and 300 lbs Weight Limit

I am always reluctant to buy online. You don’t always know what you’re going to get and pictures don’t always show reality. The pictures and the description of this product were pretty accurate for what was delivered. The bike rides really well, feels and looks like it’s built well. It has a cool factor because it folds and looks different than a traditional “bike”. The brakes are strong and stop the bike well. The shifter is smooth but does require occasional adjustment (every bike with gears requires occasional adjustment). My wife and I have been completely happy with our purchase.If you made me find one negative about the bike I would have to pick the fenders. They are functional and look good on the bike but they are thin flexible plastic. They are the one part of the bike that doesn’t feel like they are strong and sturdy to last for the life of the bike.Get one!! They are fun!!

I am 6'4" and 260lbs, big guy. This is one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever owned, admittedly I have only owned a few and am not an avid cyclist, so bear that in mind.I got it today, unboxed it, pretty darn easy to figure out without looking at instructions. Immediately took it on a 8 mile ride to the beach, across the drawbridge and to the grocery store. The coating seems quality (I am a mechanic) gear shifts are solid and immediate, and it is geared just about perfectly for this bikes cabilities. It is also quick and easy to fold, and fits in the bed of my truck with the hard cover on and all my other crap ,like inflatable paddle boards, when a regular bike wouldn't even fit under the hard cover, much less allow for the rest of my stuff.If this thing holds up, it will be by far my most favorite bike that I have owned, and if it doesn't hold up, I will update my review. No news is good news!

The packaging was very good, all surfaces were well padded and protected. Assembly is very easy, it is very intuitive. In my excitement I set aside the box that included the manual and a nice little multi-tool. The seat post and handle bar posts have clear markings to set the heights repeatably. Out of the box it rode well, gearing shifted smoothly and there is an indicator at the right handlebar to see what gear you are in.Gearing was smoothest in first and seventh gear and a little louder in the middle. Despite it being a little louder power delivery was smooth. Cruising speed was good but on a steep down hill I got going pretty quick and it became apparent the back wheel was not perfectly round. Not urgent to address because I will not be going that fast normally and you really can't notice it unless you are going fast. Brakes were good also, no drag and the were plenty strong enough with two fingers.Folding mechanism is very precise and it looks sturdy and the magnetic lock works nice and makes handling the folded bike a lot easier. Rims are sturdy and the tires are nice size also. I am glad I opted for the heavy duty bike. All in all a nice bike, I purchased another one today.

I also sail, so I've been aware of folding bikes like the Dahon Mariner for many years, and I've looked at folding bikes for many years as well I purchased the Zizzo Forte in black, in Mar 2022 - green looks better IMO, but was sold out. It comes FULLY assembled, so don't fall for the expert assembly charge. I think everybody should keep a folding bike in their car just in case you ever need to abandon your vehicle. Didn't anybody else watch the walking dead?Things you might want to know as a prospective buyer - the fenders are plastic, but look good. The rear rack is very sturdy. The seat and handlebar grips are very comfy for a hard-tail. I may add a seat spring later - thinking about it. It is pre-drilled and tapped w/screws included for a bottle holder. Tires are marked Kenda Nylon (50-406) 20x1.95 directional 65 psi max. They are more of an entry level/street tire and not very puncture resistant, more on that in a bit. There were a couple things I found needed addressing out of the box. The seat clamp was too loose to hold up the seat with weight, and the metal plate that connects to the magnet when the bike is folded, had come loose during shipment also. These were easily addressed. I will be fiddling with the brake adjustments a bit as I think they are both slightly dragging as well. Shifting was perfect, although I think the derailleur is the lowest-end Shimano Tourney available?I filled both inner tubes with 4 oz. of slime puncture sealant before airing them up, and took it for its maiden trip of 6 miles. 5 miles into the ride, I must have run over some broken glass, and had a rear blowout. Can't really blame the manufacturer for a flat. Not to get on a tangent, but is the big joke with Slime that now you not only have a flat tire, but you've also been thoroughly green-slimed as well? That stuff sprays everywhere when the wheel is spinning during a blowout. Has anybody actually ever had it work and stop a puncture lol?I opted to walk the bike home that last mile - mainly because of the mess and the fact I had not installed a paper-towel-holder on the bike. I feel bad about the sidewalk - it looked like a crime scene.So early into my forte ownership, I also learned the process of rear wheel removal, and inner tube replacement. It was very easy with one exception, if you are expecting the included 15mm wrench to be capable of removing any of the axle nuts, you will find that it just bends in a most frustrating manner. So the roadside repair would have been impossible anyway as I was relying on it. Get yourself a six point 15mm wrench or socket for the axles if you'll be changing tubes on the side of the road. Slime also sells heavy duty 20" pre-slimed tubes. Seriously, is slime worth it? lolI've added a bar-end mirror, led lights, derailleur guard and a bell so far. I also purchased mountain bike tires to eventually put on it - I like riding a lot of dirt roads so they make more sense. Hopefully they'll also be more puncture resistant?Lastly, when I had it folded up and wheeling it through the airport, a guy ran up to me and asked if it was a bicycle and where were the handlebars lol? He followed me outside and watched me unfold it and ride away, saying he never saw anything like it and what a gem!

Is this what a good bike is like?! I've only had box store cheapies in the past and what a difference! It was basically ready to go right out of the box - just needed a little air in the tires. Folding is quick and easy, and makes it so easy to store in my tiny apartment. It's also SO much easier to get up the stairs than my old cruiser was - it's even possible to carry it one handed! The smaller wheels want to go go go in any direction you twitch, which is a notable difference from my bigger bike which now feels like a barge in comparison. The brakes react quickly turning that go go go into a sidden STOP if you're used to old crappy brakes. The one downside I've run into (and isn't worth taking off a full star) is the SEAT. Get some kind of pad or replacement seat ASAP - your butt will thank you!