beixo, the shaft driven folding bike

compact | slim

frequently asked questions about beixo

general
Why buy beixo?
What does beixo mean?
How does beixo ride?
How to fold beixo?
Can I take beixo onto public transport?
Does beixo fit into my car?
Why there is only one size beixo?
Why is beixo available in only one color?
How do I prevent my beixo from being stolen?

technical
What is a shaft drive?
Why beixo is made of aluminium?
Why the three gears and V-brakes?
Do standard accessories fit onto beixo?
How do I maintain my beixo?
What do I have to do to maintain the shaft drive?
How to dismount the rear wheel?
Where can I buy spare parts?
Can a regular bicycle repair man repair my beixo?
Does beixo rust?

purchase
Is beixo for sale in a bicycle shop?
Can I test-ride beixo?
What does this "no good, money back guarantee" entail?
I want to buy beixo, how does it work?
Is the beixo online shop save?
What does beixo do with my personal data?

service
What kind of warranty does beixo give me?
How is an insurance claim handled?
How much does it cost to ship my beixo?
To what countries does beixo ship?
How soon can I have my beixo?
Do I have to assemble my beixo myself?
What if I am not home when my beixo is delivered?
What is beixo's company information??

Why buy beixo?

Because I want a bike that is innovative!
Because I do not want to get my hands dirty when folding my bike!
Because I do not want to get all greasy and smudged when taking my bike on transport!
Because I want a maintenance-free bike!
Because I want to get to work by bike every day without a hassle!
Because I want to take my bike up the elevator! Because I want to take my bike up into my apartment!
Because I want a lightweight bike I can easily carry around with me!
Because I want some cool accessories to go with it!
I want beixo!

What does beixo mean?

The word beixo is a combination of the English word 'bike' and the Portuguese word for ax: 'beixo'. Also in Brazil beixo translates into 'kiss'.

How does beixo ride?

Fast, flexible and fun! Its three shimano nexus gears and powerful V-brakes turn beixo into a dynamic and all-round bike-concept. The 20-inch wheels are protected against air-leaking and give a stable riding position.

How to fold beixo?

In only four steps, within 10 seconds.
1: fold in pedals
2: fold in steer
3: fold in frame
4: push in saddle.
Done!
Click here for a folding demonstration.
beixo has smart, extra strong joints for extra security.

Can I take beixo onto the train or bus?

Yes you can: Unless they obstruct the pass ways, folded bikes are allowed to be taken on the train, metro bus etc. beixo is smudge-free so need to worry about other people and their belongings.

Does beixo fit into my car?

Yes, beixo fits in alomst any car trunk because folded in, beixo is only 80x55x35 centimeters.

Why there is only one size beixo?

beixo can easily be customized to everyone's personal height by adjusting the saddle position. Anyone from 1.39 meters up to 1.99 meters is thus able to find a perfect fit. Click here for all the beixo-specs.

Why is beixo available in only one color?

beixo is technically very advanced. The use of aluminum underscores its uniqueness and makes it a pure and timeless riding sensation.

How do I prevent beixo from being stolen?

By means of the Lock2: the best safety lock for beixo, available in the beixo store. Since beixo is so easy to carry, it is no trouble at all to stall beixo in the safety of your own home.

FAQ Technical

What is a shaft drive?

Shaft drives have been used on bicycles since the beginning of cycling. The axle used for pedaling and the axle in the rear wheel are both equipped with a cogwheel. These axles are intertwined by means of another axle, a driveshaft. A shaft drive is more expensive than a traditional chain, but its numerous advantages easily outweighs this aspect. The system is entirely closed to prevent any smear from coming out and any dirt from getting in. The BMW motorbikes are renowned for their reliability and road hogging ability. BMW uses the shaft drive, same as beixo.

Why beixo is made of aluminium?

Aluminum is a lightweight material and is unable to rust. Also, the use of aluminum gives beixo a spiffy look.

Why the three gears and V-brakes?

We feel that only one speed is not enough even in the flat Lowlands� three speeds give you the possibilities and comfort you might expect from a progressive bike like beixo. V-brakes are know for their short braking distance, especially in rainy weather and are widely used on ATB's and racing bikes.

Do standard accessories fit onto beixo?

Almost all accessories fit onto beixo because of its standard sizes. The only exceptions are the handlebar pin and the saddle pin: these are extra thick to give extra strength. You can find all beixo accessories at the beixo shop.

FAQ maintenance

How do I maintain beixo?

Just like you would maintain an ordinary bike except for the cleaning, smearing and tightening of the chain; this is not necessary anymore!
Tip: silicon spray helps to keep beixo clean because it prevents dirt from sticking to it.

What do I have to do to maintain the shaft drive?

Nothing! The closed system is sealed for life en already contains all the grease it needs.

Where can I buy spare parts?

All beixo accessories and spare parts can separately be purchased by sending an e-mail to info@beixo.com.

Can a regular bicycle repair man repair beixo?

Yes, no problem at all because most parts of beixo have standard sizes. Except for the shaft drive and the extra thick steering pen.

Does beixo rust?

No. beixo is made of aluminum which does not rust at all. Also, beixo has been treated with polyurethane varnish to protect the outside and every bolt and every nut is made out of stainless steel.

Buying FAQ's

Is beixo for sale in a bicycle shop?

No, beixo can only be purchased at our online bike shop. This way, we keep the line from producer to customer as short as possible which allows us to keep the price low. We feel this is a fair deal, isn't?

Can I test-ride beixo? beixo?

No because this would also unnecessary raise the price of beixo. In stead, we offer a solid "no good, money back guarantee".

What does this "no good, money back guarantee" entail?

If by any chance you are not entirely satisfied with beixo, for whatever reason, you will get your money back: no questions asked. The only limitation is that you have to send beixo back to us in the original box within 3 working days after reception and that beixo is not scratched or damaged in any other way since we want to resell it again. Please contact beixo when you want to lay claim to our "no good, money back guarantee" for further and specific information.

I want to buy beixo, how does it work?

1. Go to our beixo shop
2. select the accessories
3. confirm your order
4. an e-mail message is sent to confirm your order
5. transfer the total purchase amount
6. after reception of payment, beixo will be shipped
7. an e-mail message with the exact delivery data is sent.

Questions? Please contact beixo per e-mail at info@beixo.com and mention your order number.

Is thebeixo online shop save?

Yes, absolutely since you do not have to submit any bank details or credit card data.

What does beixo do with my personal data?

beixo is part of Urban Bike Concepts BV in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
We will never give out personal data to third persons. We do want to keep you informed per e-mail, but if you do not appreciate this, please let us know.

FAQ warranty

What kind of warranty does beixo give me?

A five year warranty on the frame and a six month warranty on all rotating parts. Only the first owner can claim this warranty. Wear and tear does not fall into this warranty. The warranty expires in the following cases: when accessories are wrongly assembled ,when the cardan drive has been taken apart and when beixo is used for improper purposes such as stunt riding.

How is an insurance claim handled?

We believe strongly in our product and will do everything we can to keep a customer satisfied at all times.
If you do want to file an insurance claim, please let us know at info@beixo.com. There are two possibilities:
- In case of frame damage you can easily return beixo free of charge and a new beixo will be send to you.
- In case of any other type of damage, you can have beixo repaired at a local repair man's shop and we will take of all the costs.

Did you know people are seven times more prone to tell on a bad experience than a good one�.?

FAQ delivery

How much does it cost to ship my beixo?

The costs for shipping and delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium are included. Accessories when purchased together with beixo are shipped for free. Rates for the UK are � 20. Rates for other countries are available at info@beixo.com.

To what countries does beixo ship?

We ship to all European countries.

How soon can I have my beixo?

beixo is shipped twice a week so within a maximum of tree days, beixo is yours.

Do I have to assemble my beixo myself?

No, because beixo comes almost fully assembled. Only thing you have to do is open the box, put the batteries in the rear light, unfold beixo and ride! Before shipping, beixo is fully tested and checked to ensure a perfectly adjusted beixo.

What if I am not home when my beixo is delivered?

In your mailbox you will find a message from DHL indicating a second delivery date. If you are again not able to meet this date, you can pick up beixo at a local DHL depot.

FAQ's beixo

What is beixo's company information?

beixo is part of Urban Bike Concepts BV, Nicolaasweg 88, 3581VK, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Chamber of Commerce: 12036621
VAT-number: NL8059.48.028.B01
ABN Amro-account: 49.87.57.978
Iban: NL59ABNA0498757978
BIC / Swift: ABNANL2A

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