{"product_id":"flex-1","title":"Nihola - Flex - Nexus 8 - Wheelchair Cargo Bike","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexCenter flexTop\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" style=\"margin-right: 3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNihola believes that cycling is for everyone. The Nihola Flex allows people who use wheelchairs to enjoy long rides with family and friends. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flex is a cargo bike with a flat wheelchair platform that accommodates chairs up to 66cm wide and 106cm long (26\" x 41\"). The rider accesses the 18cm high platform with a 36-degree pneumatic-pistoned ramp and their chair is secured with ratchet straps similar to those used in trains, buses, and cars. The Flex is capable of carrying a combined weight of 220kg \/ 485lbs - a 120kg \/ 265lbs passenger with chair, and a 120kg \/ 265lb pedaler. The adjustable handlebar stem and seat accommodates riders from 5'4\" to 6'4\".   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nihola Flex is constructed of a strong lightweight steel frame coupled with fantastic independent steering - this gives the bike the stability of a three wheeled cargo bike but the agility, responsiveness, and handling of a two-wheeler.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with maintenance-free components and durable materials throughout, the Flex keeps repairs to a minimum. A Shimano V-brake on the rear and two (yes, two!) Sturmey Archer Drum Brakes on the front are strong and dependable, while the brilliant Shimano Nexus 8 speed internal geared hub means no worries year-round whatever the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bulletPoints\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site.booxi.com\/curbsidecycle\" title=\"Book a Sales Consultation with one of our Cargo Bike experts\"\u003eBook a consultation with one of our Cargo Bike experts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight, fast, maneuverable \"Bakfiets\" cargo bike for wheelchair users\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent steering creates a fast, stable and very maneuverable bike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpright “Dutch” riding position for all day comfort and visibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassenger platform allows wheelchairs with maximum measurements of 66cm x 106cm (26\" x 41\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18cm tall platform is accessed by pneumatic piston ramp \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ratchet straps secure the wheelchair to the platform with quick-release hard mounts similar to those used in trains, buses, and cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Hi-Tensile galvanized steel bike frame with a chip-resistant powder-coated paint finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Nexus 8 internal gearing is pretty much maintenance free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturmey Archer drum brakes and rear V brake are both powerful and low maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking Brake for peace of mind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for perpetual outdoor storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-enclosed chain guard to keep clothing looking fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Capacity: 220kg \/ 485lbs (Passenger platform = 120kg \/ 265lbs, Rider = 100kg \/ 265lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-2\"\u003e\n\u003c!--START SPECS--\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tableizer-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"tableizer-firstrow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNIHOLA FLEX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFRAME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Danish steel with black powdercoated finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLATFORM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight slip-resistant diamond steel base with pneumatic piston access ramp - accommodates wheelchairs sized 66cm x 106cm (26\" x 41\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAMP SLOPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEAT BELTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo ratchet straps with quick-release hard mount points on platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEADSET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlloy high rise - Quill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHANDLEBAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy City\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGRIPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfort Rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEATPOST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlloy micro-adjust - 25.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGel - Double sprung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEAT CLAMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBRAKES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturmey Archer Drum brakes front \u0026amp; 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Two wheels on either side of the platform provide stability when a wheelchair user rolls onto and off of the platform. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWill this take up a lot of space on the road?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot really, most bike lanes are 1.5 – 2 meters wide and the Nihola is only 110cm wide, leaving plenty of room for other transport users to pass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCan I store it outside?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou sure can! The Nihola is built for perpetual outdoor storage. It’s pretty rare that someone in Denmark would have indoor storage so bikes just get parked in the street. Plus, they salt the roads just like Toronto does in winter. The frames are painted with a highly chip-resistant powder-coat, and beneath the powder-coat lies a thick rust-resistant undercoat. Of course, the gears and front brakes are internally sealed so they will keep operating no matter the weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maintenance like?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery low! Because the Nihola uses internal gears and internal drum brakes the intervals between tune-ups are few and far between. We recommend oil on the chain and air in the tires every three weeks. All Nihola bikes come standard with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires; the most puncture-resistant tires on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to other trikes?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNihola makes the lightest, most stable and best handling cargo bike on the market. While other brands steer the entire box, the Nihola’s front wheels steer independently. And, while competing brands add high-performance tilt steering, Nihola questions the practicality and safety of such systems. Finally, by using high-impact Lexan plastic rather than wood, the Nihola is up to 40% lighter competing brands, less maintenance (at some point all wood will rot) and significantly safer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCan I put a childseat on the back?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is a very common sight in Denmark to see a family with three children to put the oldest one on the back. We recommend the Yepp Junior, which can take a child up to 80lbs. We do not recommend a front-mounted childseat since the footrests can get in the way of the wheelchair).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhat\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003cem\u003es the rear wheel lock good for?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear-wheel lock is a clever design built for short in-and-out errands where finding a locking-pole may take longer than the errand. The rear-wheel lock lets you momentarily lock the bike to itself. It’s great if you need to quickly dash in and out to grab a coffee or at the park having a picnic. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis is expensive! Will it get stolen?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimates are that over 90% of bicycle theft is tied to cash-for-drugs and this (unfortunately) makes every bike a target. Make sure you buy a good U-lock or a chain and your bike will be safe. You can read more about bike theft \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/blog\/90854147-bike-theft-101-know-thine-enemy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhat’s the warranty?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-year warranty for manufacturer defects on frame and fork, one year on parts. Does not include wear and tear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- END FAQ TAB --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blogLink flexCenter\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"align-self: center; margin-right: 1em; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTHINKING OF BUYING A NIHOLA? 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