With the in-depth promotion of green travel, health and environmental protection concepts, bicycle riding has a clear trend of warming up in recent years. Cycling enthusiasts wearing helmets and cycling clothes can often be seen on the streets, either alone or in groups. However, more cyclists are students, office workers and other people, although not as grand as the 80 year bicycle boom, However, the technology, appearance and category of bicycles today need to be improved a lot. In particular, under the general environment that Internet thinking is constantly infiltrating into traditional industries, LeEco, Xiaomi and other Internet companies have set foot in the field of bicycles one after another, giving birth to many bicycles that conform to the characteristics of the times. These bicycles have their own characteristics in appearance and configuration, and at the same time apply intelligent technology to bicycles, So as to bring a different riding experience.

Among these emerging brands, 700Bike It is the one with distinctive characteristics. Last year, it officially launched four series of bicycles, namely Backstreet, Art Museum, Baihua and Galaxy. Among them, Galaxy folding bicycle is the latest to be launched and the most popular one. The folding frame with a strong sense of science and technology, distinctive color matching, strong visual impact, excellent materials and workmanship, and intelligent modules, Riding on the Milky Way and walking through the streets and urban crowds, it is free and casual, and the exaggerated frame will also bring good returns. However, as a folding bicycle positioned for commuting in the city, light and easy to use is the most important, so as 700Bike How does the Milky Way play? Let's review it.

Galaxy can be ridden without adjustment and complicated installation

As a company with Internet background, 700Bike The product sales mainly go through the network channel, but also actively promote the cooperation with offline physical stores. The Galaxy folding bicycle that Xiaochong participated in the trial of Lei Feng.com this time was issued by Shunfeng. The product packaging cardboard was very thick and solid, without obvious damage or extrusion deformation, and the protection was relatively good.

The packaging design looks solid and neat, not fancy. The abstract pattern of Galaxy Bike looks very artistic, and the red dot logo also shows the uniqueness of this bike. The concept of life and Ride with Heart makes people more expect the difference of this bike. The whole package is not very big, and there are labels on the side to remind people of carrying, But in fact, it is not difficult for a person to lift the handle at the top.

Cardboard and empty paper boxes are used in the box to fix the bicycle. As long as the bicycle does not turn upside down, the bicycle is basically very stable in the packing box. At the same time, important parts of the bicycle are wrapped with foam, cardboard or plastic bags, which plays a very good role in protection. In this regard, for friends who have had a painful experience in online shopping, you can rest assured that it is really safe.

Accessories include charging lines, tool sets, front reflectors, protective stickers and ties. The documentation part includes bicycle and parts instructions, parts list, and warranty card.

Before folding and packing, Galaxy carried out assembly and debugging, which reduced the user's tedious procedures such as installing the handlebar, pedal, adjusting the rear pull out, and braking. After unpacking, the bike was opened according to the steps in the folding operation instructions, and the ride could be started by adjusting the handlebar, bell, and seat height according to the instructions on the tag. In addition, the maximum tire pressure of Galaxy tires was 40PSI , factory default is 20PSI On the left and right, a little air filling is more suitable for flat urban roads. As old drivers, they are naturally familiar with the road. They adjust according to their own height and habits, and do not need to follow the signs.

Compared with the nostalgia of the backstreet, Galaxy is more conspicuous. It has four colors: Xingyun red, deep sky black, cloud white, and starlight yellow. This model uses red black color contrast design. The Xingyun red color match outlines the frame body, and makes the thick main beam tube and front and rear forks look more compact, like a Mercedes Benz deer, which is very tense. Most people who see the real car will also feel cool, It has to be said that this design has successfully attracted the attention of young people, who are accustomed to the stereotype of traditional frames. It seems that the unique style is very suitable for young people's purchase psychology.

The materials are very solid, and the details are also very good

The overall manufacturing process of Galaxy is good. Through the integrated hydraulic forming technology 3D The application of forging technology, no rear lower fork design, and double beam technology gives Galaxy a scientific and technological look.

The conical head tube is sturdy and solid, with a 700Bike sign on the front, which is simple and refreshing. The head tube, front fork and standpipe are all forged in 3D, which enhances the strength and handling stability of the body, and extends the stand forward to make riding more comfortable.

The brake handle of FR5 and the 9-speed dial of X5 are light in weight, high in strength, clear in gear and light in hand. This combination is suitable for Galaxy. The sponge handle sleeve is soft in hand and uses single-sided aluminum alloy to lock the clamp ring. Although there are a lot of complaints, Bug thinks the cushioning effect is good. After all, it is mainly for urban commuting, but it is not resistant to dirt, It depends on the use of each person.

The 140mm disc brake of Yanhao is adopted as the disc brake, which has many advantages, good braking effect, almost no need for maintenance, and is not afraid of heating when going down a long slope, but the weight needs to be increased. The spokes on the front brake side cross, the spokes on the other side radiate, the spokes on the rear brake side cross, and the drive side radiate. The control response and rigidity are relatively more balanced, and the spokes are equipped with reflectors, The tire is a CST 20x1.75 puncture proof tire. The puncture proof Kevlar layer is added between the inner and outer tires. The position of the rim air nozzle is pasted with a label, which is both decorative and can quickly find the air nozzle.

The middle pipe, bridge pipe and main beam form a small triangular structure, and the five way joint appears to be a little thick. More solid fish scale welding is used, and the press in type rare in folding cars is used BB86 Center axle, also equipped with 53T Ultra light forged aluminum alloy tooth plate and ultra light forged aluminum alloy crank. The foot pedal is a Vigor folding anti-skid foot pedal, which is moderate in size and has a strong overall feeling. However, it is comfortable to step on. One foot can be folded and reset, and it will never dirty your hand. The foot pedal for city commuters is also enough, and the warm purse can be replaced with a lighter, thinner and smoother one.

With the SRAM X 5 transmission system, the 9-speed flywheel gives consideration to both flat roads and climbing slopes. However, the chain inclination is slightly larger when flying at the minimum, and there will be a little strange noise when riding. It needs to be adjusted. Other gears can move forward and backward smoothly and cleanly. However, the SRAM has a large pull wire ratio, and the cost is that your thumb will be hard, but it is still enough to commute to cities, After all, there are not so many steep slopes for you to climb.

The car seat is a Sell Royal silicone seat bag, and the rear can be fitted with a plug-in bracket. The overall sitting feeling is slightly hard, and the friction with the trouser legs will be a bit uncomfortable during continuous riding. The seat tube is a water drop type, which saves the trouble of repeatedly adjusting the round tube. There is a scale at the rear, which is convenient for adjusting to the proper seat height. It is quite convenient for urban commuting, and there is a plastic lining between the seat tube and the sleeve, Avoid scratches, small details are very considerate.

Yinhe is designed without lower fork. It is divided into two strong support tubes in front of the middle tube. The welding part in the middle is smooth, and the paintwork is also very good. It looks very beautiful, but the installation position of the mudguard is not seen. In addition, the foot support is consistent with the strong style of the whole vehicle, and it is very stable when supporting or riding, but it will bounce heavily when pushing, Bang bang frightens others.

Portable storage is extremely convenient, and commuting is a good partner

The folding car has good portability and storage performance, and is the best choice for urban commuter cars. The length of the tube on the Galaxy frame reaches 666.7mm , for height between 165~180cm The general version is made of aluminum alloy and its total weight reaches twelve point five Kg, not light, three The folding part is no different from the traditional folding car, but it can be pushed after folding, which is very practical for urban commuting.

The folding buckle at the front of the car is small and exquisite. Press the safety buckle to open the folding buckle. The force needs to be slightly greater. The whole front of the car is folded outward and can be fixed with a rubber belt. The small details are also very good. The folding buckle of the main beam tube is hidden. It is said that it is the same model as Tesla. I don't know whether it is really so stylish, but from the use effect, it really improves the beauty of the car body, The manufacturing level has also reached the design strength, and the same exquisite safety buckle design makes riding more comfortable.

It is said that the magnetic suction of Galaxy has a patent. From the actual situation, its suction is OK, but the front wheel is easy to swing, leading to staggered suction ports. It feels that further improvement is needed to make the two suction surfaces more closely fit, and the implementation will be more stable to avoid the embarrassment of dispersion.

The folding operation is simple and fast, and the volume of the whole vehicle after folding is relatively small, so it can be easily carried and pushed. When pushing, the seat bag is facing up and pushed forward, which is really convenient.

There is no pressure to take out whether you are riding for a transfer or on a 4+2 trip. Bug took a long-distance bus once to work in a nearby town, and it is no problem to put it in the trunk. It goes without saying that off-road vehicles leave a lot of room in the trunk of ordinary intermediate cars, but for compact cars, the trunk may need to be sorted out.

The addition of intelligent modules makes riding more fun

Galaxy folding bike has a cool appearance. The overall hardware quality is good, and the built-in intelligent module can record the riding time, route, speed and other information in detail. This function does not have much effect on daily commuting, but it is very meaningful for friends who love riding. However, with the rapid development of the intelligent product ecological chain, More and more devices are interconnected, and the data of bicycle sports will eventually become a part of personal sports and travel data, integrated into the ecological chain, and become a part of users' intelligent life.

The intelligent module is embedded in the riser, including GPS chip, built-in bound SIM card, which can connect to the network and send the recorded position and other information to the server. The local round display uses a highlighted OLED screen, 128 * 128 resolution It can display the time table and cycling interface, and can obtain information such as time, real-time speed, mileage of the day, total mileage, network signal strength, GPS signal connection status and power , reach IP67 waterproof grade, no problem riding in the rain 。

The data information collected by bicycles can be obtained by binding bicycles to the APP registration account. The entire APP interface is very simple, and the main functional areas are relatively clear, which is easy to use. The main page of cycling shows the mileage, time consumption, speed and energy consumption of the day. It can also lock and unlock bicycles and find the real-time location of bicycles, As well as sharing current data to social networks, in addition to using bicycle data, you can also use mobile phones to obtain current cycling data.

The detailed data of cycling In the cycling history, the server summarizes the data of each segment of cycling every day into a list. After clicking, you can see the track map of this segment on the map, and evaluate the cycling data. From one star to five stars, they are beginners, re striving, extraordinary riders, the strongest knights, and the celestial riders, However, we can't see the speed of each point on the track, or the average speed, peak speed, time consumption and other data of a certain section. If we add these functions, we can have a more reasonable understanding of our own riding level.

The weekly and monthly data statistics are displayed as a histogram. The riding situation within the time period is clear at a glance, and the data can also be shared to the social network at any time. All the data are based on the sensors on the bicycle, but the function expansion is less. As a display screen, it only shows the basic things such as time, speed, mileage, and signals, which does not reflect the level of intelligence at all, My idea is to set a cycling destination through APP, add navigation arrows on the screen to remind you of incoming calls, SMS messages, weather, temperature and humidity, etc. Of course, power consumption will multiply. I'm going to add a mobile power shelf on the riser, just waiting for you to update the firmware to be super powerful.

The development of APP's functions is also lagging behind. In addition to the sharing function, the selection, ranking, and activities that occupy the main forum, these social things lack enough interaction. At least some cycling goal settings should be added, such as how many honor points will be obtained after completing kilometers, and how many titles can be obtained at a certain level after reaching extreme speed, More data sharing can also earn the title of "sharing expert", or the player will release a challenge task, and the winner will get a reward from the task party, so as to increase the fun of riding and the adhesion of the seven friends. The larger the circle, the more fun.

The function of reminding and finding bicycles is good. Like most security products, this function needs to keep the APP in the background. In fact, it can learn from the callback function of Ding Zhuo Door Magnet. Galaxy has its own SIM card, so the callback reminder should also be feasible. If Galaxy is stolen, it will alarm and track in time, which is very likely to be recovered.

Good riding experience, Overall It's a good car

From the more than 80 kilometers of cycling after arriving, Galaxy folding car The overall experience is very good, especially the appearance is strong and handsome, the simple lines are highly scientific, the whole vehicle is meticulously crafted, and no obvious defects are found. The sturdy frame has high stiffness, giving a very stable feeling when riding.

As a commuter bus in the city, it is very common to go to and from work, buy a dish, or go to a supermarket. It is likely to take something with you. The design of no front basket mounting position is a mistake. Not everyone is accustomed to taking a backpack out. For rainy seasons in the south, many times the riding party is after the rain, and the road is not completely dry, It's a pity that the mudguard cannot be installed. I hope God can work out a solution as soon as possible.

The 9-speed flywheel can handle both the flat road and the climbing calmly, but the brake is really strong. If you encounter a wet and steep slope, like the upper turning and downhill, and the ground is wet, the insect almost turns over. Fortunately, the tail flick is handled, and the slope is not very steep, so you have the opportunity to push back to take a picture to make an example.

Although the Milky Way is fairly sporty, if you really run a little distance or cruise at high speed for a long time, you will feel the disadvantage of the small wheel, and the possibility of modification is not high. You should play in the city honestly, or occasionally 4+2 is the right way, which brings the best experience.

When riding at night, the white LCD display effect on the screen is very cool, which is very attractive to passers-by. It is fun to use the front white reflector and self installed night light. The endurance time of the intelligent module is not officially marked, The 5200mAh power has a great correlation with the frequency of actual use, but it is not a problem to use it for 3 to 5 days. It is a little difficult to stick to it for a week. Fortunately, it is also convenient to charge. With the magnetic charging wire, the mobile power supply can also replenish the power in time.

Taking advantage of the weekend's free time and a few sunny days, Bug carries a camera and rides the Milky Way through the city to see, stop and shoot. It turns out that the city has been neglected so much beauty, and the Milky Way is also fully integrated into it, becoming the most beautiful part of the journey. Here is a group of beautiful pictures taken during cycling:

summary

700Bike Galaxy is a good commuter car. It has a cool appearance and is also suitable for city riding. The innovative frame design, convenient quick disassembly and folding function, and built-in intelligent modules reflect the manufacturer's pursuit of products in various details. Although not so perfect 700Bike With the current accumulation, it is valuable to build such a sincere folding car. After all, at a price of more than 3000 yuan, you can buy a bike with excellent riding experience and GPS The commuter bus with many functions such as positioning, code meter, anti-theft alarm, track recording, etc., and can be pushed after folding, is undoubtedly Alexander for competitors, not to mention with 700Bike With the improvement of production capacity and quality control, there is still room for further price reduction, and the functional design of Galaxy is also likely to be further improved. If 700Bike If you can stick to your ideal, or ride the Milky Way folding car to commute and have an outing many years later, it will really become a fashion and a kind of life.