JOHN F.
Great bike to fold an put in the SUV. Easy to peddle and just about as fast as my mountain bike.
Scott S.
I was surprised at how much fun this bike is. It climbs well and maintains a good speed on the flats. Very enjoyable to ride.
Alexander E.
bought this bike a few weeks ago and i do like it - easy to set up, register, adjust derailleur, safety check - took it on a few trips around the neighborhood before the inaugural ride around the lake natoma loop (roughly 11 mile ride near sacramento). the bike handled beautifully and i had no issue riding up and down a variety of inclines and curves (and dodging the spandex guys). on that ride, the handlebar stem was dropping so i simply unlatched the latch, hand tightened the allen and latched it back up. so far so good.
my only complaints are: i think the way the teeth are cut on the (my) smallest cog (they kinda warble back and forth) is the reason my chain jumps under load in 8th gear (adjusted derailleur when i received bike, and again after a few rides). in addition, halfway into my second weekend ride around lake natoma, i got a flat tire and had only pulled off the paved path two or three times to take a breath or let someone pass. after inspection, i pulled a small thorn out of the tire. on a positive note, my wife picked me up since i didnt have a tube, and i was able to fold it up and chuck my bike in her sedan no problem
easy bike to ride, handles hills and cruising well, albeit i am tallish 6'1" so real top heavy in low gearing on steep inclines, a little awkward to actually carry but it feels very sturdy overall - the tires/tubes i can replace and if i need to pop a cog off and beat it into shape it cant be that hard(?)
overall i am happy with my purchase - im not a commuter, not a city dweller, just wanted a cool small footprint bike to cruise nature with, pretty much
Joseph S.
I can't complain for the price, the build quality is really good. It's easy to fold and unfold once you get the hang of it.
As far as issues with the tuning and setup, some of the clamps were tightened too much or too little (seatpost, handlebar, handlebar height), so look out for that and adjust as needed. The brakes seemed a little tight too, and some weren't aligned to the rim. When the bike was folded, they would contact the rim making it hard to roll it around. The tires needed to be filled, which is likely for shipping safety purposes. I would definitely recommend a thorough inspection of the bike by yourself or a bike mechanic before your first ride.
Otherwise everything was solid. The gearset shifts fast and it has a good range. The rear rack is a great addition, it vastly increases the versatility of the bike. I have not used the front mount, but the assembly is well-attached to the bike, I trust any bags attached will be secure.
zachary v.
The bike arrived as expected and it rides great! It folds easily and carries plenty of groceries. The only minor flaw is that due to frequent quick maneuvering and bumps on my commute, the adjustable handlebar will sometimes slowly sink to its lowest possible orientation while riding, and I'll occasionally have to stop and both adjust the handlebar height and tighten the clamp with a key from my multitool, which takes just a few seconds. Overall I am still very satisfied
Sharon W.
Did not expect to love it as much as I do! New ticket to freedom in the city...have had for a few weeks and did 11 Miles on my longest ride. Many more to come. I love my 2023 Forte!
Jon W.
I looked at a lot of folding bikes for our camping trips. The Zizzo was by far the best build at a reasonable cost. Before we bought our Forte, my wife made lots of excuses to keep from riding. Now I can't keep her off the new Zizzo. She is 5' tall and can adjust things just right for her comfort. The gearing has a nice sweet spot 11 to 48 teeth in the rear. This makes it fast enough and still have a pretty good climbing gear for those hills. They are really comfortable and can hold up to 300 pounds. Only Zizzo could make a bike so Tough and Tender! ZIZZO!
Lingxin M.
easy to install and perfect size for ladies.
Richard V.
Just got done with our first camping trip with the bikes. Great money spent. Did several rides about 17 miles. Bikes are solid and easy to put away for travel and security. Variety of surfaces ridden on including dirt asphalt and gravel. New gravel is a bit sketchy fyi. Really pleased as is my wife on hers.
Timothy B.
Very well built, easy to fold and unfold, shifting gears is smooth and bike and awesome! I've already recommended the bike to several individuals who have asked about it.
Delmer B.
I ride it every chance I get .
Larry W.
We are a Zizzo family with 2 Urbano and 2 Forte models. One of the Fortes is the new 8 seed version and that is the bike i am reviewing.
Good:
1. Great packaging - yeah I know not technically about the bike but kudos to the packaging designers - well constructed and bike arrived in great shape.
2. Drive train including 8 speed vs older Forte's 7 speed.
3. Much improved (IMO) handlebar stem compared to previous model Forte and the older one wasn't bad - it's just better on the new model.
4. The Brompton style bag mount built onto the headset is nice. I have not added a bag yet but am aware of this from following Brompton bike enthusiasts for awhile.
5. This is a general description I am left with; the bike seems rock solid when encounter road irregularities (which Indianapolis has in such abundance). The other Zizzos are sold but this just seems impervious to potholes as far as stability and "strange noises" from the frame or accessories.
6. Lighter weight of entire bike. Adding an extra gear + losing ~1 1/2 pounds and not lowering weight capability of frame + adding the Brompton style mount is impressive.
Very satisfied.
Larry Webber
Anita N.
This bike seems to be a good quality build. The step through is a bit high for my wife at 5'2". I would recommend that you buy the bag for this bike. That is also high quality.
Henry E.
Very satisfied. One of my sons got the
Forte also around two years ago. I had a Dahon then, when it came time to replace it, I checked the new 8 speed Forte and decided that it had almost same features with a better price. It rides great and very comfortable. Thanks
Sherri L.
Forte 2023-OMG!!!!! I love this bike SO much. It is strong, tough and freaking awesome. Worth every penny.
Dan h.
I bought the 2023 Forte to commute to work and back since there's no safe place to lock a normal bicycle to. I fold this up and put it on the passenger seat of my semi truck. It takes a couple times to get the folding down exact.
I'm 6ft and 285lbs and this bike feels very sturdy and holds me and a backpack just fine. It rolls down the street with very little effort.
I suggest buying puncture resistant tires right off the bat as a sharp pebble caused a flat on my first ride. And the stock saddle is a bit too wide for my liking.
I plan on taking this bike with me on flights to bike friendly places.
I give it a 4.5/5
I wish the stock tires were a bit thicker material
Andy R.
I bought this bike for my 12 years old daughter. We both love it. Well built quality, user friendly, easy to ride, food very compact and above all value for money. I can see this bicycle for many years of service. Worth the penny.
Jason S.
a great choice for I gave up on my plans, a decade ago, about getting a fold up bike due to weight limits. I am very happy for this opportunity to have this choice.
John C.
Like I said in my other review. This bike is awesome and this is my wife’s bike. I got the green one and she got this color. These bikes are awesome, don’t hesitate, just buy it.
John C.
This bike has turned out to be better than I even expected. It is a great handling bike and it’s easy to transport. The gear ratio on it is very nice, but the company and the customer service is outstanding. I lost some screws for an accessory and they quickly replaced them. They also help me with some of the set up with the bike itself. I am very pleased with this company. This review is for both of the bikes that I bought because I bought two1 Forte 2023s, as you can see in the picture. Very happy I did business with this company.
