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Posted on November 6th 2010

Bicycles are the ultimate eco-friendly mode of urban transport but always a hassle to "park" indoors. Here's a great solution...

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The Thin Bike is the ideal solution for urban cyclists that live in apartments. Manufactured by German company Shindelhauer Bikes, the ThinBike’s handlebars and pedals are able to fold flat to save space.

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