ZiZZO Forte

I am always reluctant to buy online. You don’t always know what you’re going to get and pictures don’t always show reality. The pictures and the description of this product were pretty accurate for what was delivered. The bike rides really well, feels and looks like it’s built well. It has a cool factor because it folds and looks different than a traditional “bike”. The brakes are strong and stop the bike well. The shifter is smooth but does require occasional adjustment (every bike with gears requires occasional adjustment). My wife and I have been completely happy with our purchase. If you made me find one negative about the bike I would have to pick the fenders. They are functional and look good on the bike but they are thin flexible plastic. They are the one part of the bike that doesn’t feel like they are strong and sturdy to last for the life of the bike. Get one!! They are fun!!

I am 6'4" and 260lbs, big guy. This is one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever owned, admittedly I have only owned a few and am not an avid cyclist, so bear that in mind. I got it today, unboxed it, pretty darn easy to figure out without looking at instructions. Immediately took it on a 8 mile ride to the beach, across the drawbridge and to the grocery store. The coating seems quality (I am a mechanic) gear shifts are solid and immediate, and it is geared just about perfectly for this bikes cabilities. It is also quick and easy to fold, and fits in the bed of my truck with the hard cover on and all my other crap ,like inflatable paddle boards, when a regular bike wouldn't even fit under the hard cover, much less allow for the rest of my stuff. If this thing holds up, it will be by far my most favorite bike that I have owned, and if it doesn't hold up, I will update my review. No news is good news!

Great bike! It folds nicely and is pretty lightweight to put in a vehicle. Rides and shifts well and the brakes are good. Tires are okay. It comes packed very safely and sturdy and neatly fully assembled. All bolts were secured and snug. No adjustments stood out as issues. However, 4 stars are because the kick stand snapped off when it lightly bumped against the floor first day. The original kickstand is flimsy and poorly constructed. A replacement was installed easily. I recommend this bike especially for heavier riders. It's good looking and a perfect height for me. Get a new, decent kickstand while you're at it.

Very good quality folding bike. I like the rear rack that came with it. Highly recommend as a easily transported bike. Also takes up less space for storage when folded.

This Forte Zizzo is by far my new favorite bike. Easy set up and folding back up. The accessories such as the derailleur protector and front cargo rack are perfect additions. It's comfortable and easy to ride. Plus, it keeps your back straight for less fatigue on the body. We've taken it Rving, on the boat, street riding, trial riding and just happy cruising. Highly functional, all-around bike.

I also sail, so I've been aware of folding bikes like the Dahon Mariner for many years, and I've looked at folding bikes for many years as well I purchased the Zizzo Forte in black, in Mar 2022 - green looks better IMO, but was sold out. It comes FULLY assembled, so don't fall for the expert assembly charge. I think everybody should keep a folding bike in their car just in case you ever need to abandon your vehicle. Didn't anybody else watch the walking dead? Things you might want to know as a prospective buyer - the fenders are plastic, but look good. The rear rack is very sturdy. The seat and handlebar grips are very comfy for a hard-tail. I may add a seat spring later - thinking about it. It is pre-drilled and tapped w/screws included for a bottle holder. Tires are marked Kenda Nylon (50-406) 20x1.95 directional 65 psi max. They are more of an entry level/street tire and not very puncture resistant, more on that in a bit. There were a couple things I found needed addressing out of the box. The seat clamp was too loose to hold up the seat with weight, and the metal plate that connects to the magnet when the bike is folded, had come loose during shipment also. These were easily addressed. I will be fiddling with the brake adjustments a bit as I think they are both slightly dragging as well. Shifting was perfect, although I think the derailleur is the lowest-end Shimano Tourney available? I filled both inner tubes with 4 oz. of slime puncture sealant before airing them up, and took it for its maiden trip of 6 miles. 5 miles into the ride, I must have run over some broken glass, and had a rear blowout. Can't really blame the manufacturer for a flat. Not to get on a tangent, but is the big joke with Slime that now you not only have a flat tire, but you've also been thoroughly green-slimed as well? That stuff sprays everywhere when the wheel is spinning during a blowout. Has anybody actually ever had it work and stop a puncture lol? I opted to walk the bike home that last mile - mainly because of the mess and the fact I had not installed a paper-towel-holder on the bike. I feel bad about the sidewalk - it looked like a crime scene. So early into my forte ownership, I also learned the process of rear wheel removal, and inner tube replacement. It was very easy with one exception, if you are expecting the included 15mm wrench to be capable of removing any of the axle nuts, you will find that it just bends in a most frustrating manner. So the roadside repair would have been impossible anyway as I was relying on it. Get yourself a six point 15mm wrench or socket for the axles if you'll be changing tubes on the side of the road. Slime also sells heavy duty 20" pre-slimed tubes. Seriously, is slime worth it? lol I've added a bar-end mirror, led lights, derailleur guard and a bell so far. I also purchased mountain bike tires to eventually put on it - I like riding a lot of dirt roads so they make more sense. Hopefully they'll also be more puncture resistant? Lastly, when I had it folded up and wheeling it through the airport, a guy ran up to me and asked if it was a bicycle and where were the handlebars lol? He followed me outside and watched me unfold it and ride away, saying he never saw anything like it and what a gem!

The bike arrived in perfect condition very well packed. I have only had the chance to ride acouple of times so far but I am already loving it. Shifts smooth and easy and it's a blast to ride! I am a heavy person it the bike feels extremely solid when rideing.

It's nice to have a folding bike with a rear rack. It's really not big enough for people 6'3" however. At least those like me with a 38-39" inseam (bottom of foot to top of seat). In fact the seat post is two to three inches too short for that. Also getting the shifting adjusted right takes some skill. Lastly the handlebars seem slightly over turned to the left but maybe that's a visual effect due to the slant of the handlebars folding bracket. It's great to put in a rhino walk bag (or similar) and check on flights to have a bike wherever you fly. I successfully used full sized rhino walk water proof rear panniers with it. You'll need to remove the rear reflector. And I used my cable bike lock to pull the right pannier toward the seat so it wouldn't rub on the wheel. (Locked the rear end of the pannier to the bottom of the seat. It would be good to have the front bag or a front rack so there was some weight on the front as well however. Ah--the seat would be better with a stiffer gel / foam (like in selle royale saddles). It feels deflated to me and if you're really putting in some miles I bet there'd be some issues from the hard sides of the seat pressing or rubbing. All in all it's a decent bike. They put a front reflector on as well but the tube width is too narrow for it. It would be good if it came with a bell!