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A team of Lasallians from the De La Salle University Gokongwei College of Engineering will unveil the first upscale Philippine-made foldable bicycle at the 1st Philippine Bike Expo on November 15 and 16 at the World Trade Center. Faculty member Engr. Isidro Marfori III and former co-faculty Engr. Carl Mamawal will lead the launch of NYFTI, one of the winners of the 2nd IdeaSpace Startup Competition supported by IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc. The NYFTI team is composed of engineers, designers, and fabricators who are very passionate about transportation design. NYFTI is committed to create world-class quality foldable bicycles that showcase Filipino innovation. Attendees of the expo will have the opportunity to have first dibs in owning this premium novelty as pre-selling will be done in the event.

Epitomizing Filipino innovation, the technology startup team behind NYFTI was able to create a handmade full-size geometry bicycle with the smallest fold volume – the best in its class so far. It showcases a patent-pending three-fold design that seamlessly folds and fits into spaces one never would have imagined. It has the ability to transform into three convenient modes namely: the fold, park, and cart mode. All of which are perfectly suited for bi-modal commutes.

Built with tough yet light chromoly alloy steel, NYFTI weighs approximately 10 kilograms. In addition, it incorporates 8-speed gears, reliable brakes, and 16-inch wheels granting urban wanderers a safe and nimble ride experience. NYFTI celebrates a lifestyle lived largely in the city with portable and functional handmade bicycles. Altogether, it is a product that is perfect for the on-the-go urban wanderer.

IdeaSpace is the largest private-sector commitment for technology entrepreneurship based in the Philippines. It is supported by the following companies: First Pacific, First Pacific Leadership Academy, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, MPIC hospital group, PLDT, Meralco, Smart Communications, Inc., Digitel Mobile Philippines and its mobile brand Sun Cellular, SPI Global, ePLDT, Indofood, Philex Mining, Maynilad, MediaQuest, and TV5.

To find out more about NYFTI Bicycles, please visit their website: www.nyftibicycles.com, Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nyftibicycles.