Dealing¹ with a rusty³ bicycle chain can be a messy affair, but an innovative⁴ new bike from Ikea solves that pesky problem. The furniture retail⁵ giant recently introduced its new "Sladda" bike, which uses an oil-free and corrosion-resistant drive belt rather than a metal chain.

自行车链生锈是件麻烦事儿，但家具零售巨头宜家最新推出的创意自行车，完美地解决了这个问题。该自行车名为“斯拉达”，与人们熟知的金属车链不同，宜家自行车取而代之的是驱动带，无需润滑油，且耐腐蚀。

The drive belt is designed to last about 9,320 miles, which is about two to three times longer than a typical steel chain, according to Ikea. Moreover, the unisex Sladda bike has a "click system" that lets the rider snap on accessories, such as a basket, a bike bag rack and a towing trailer, the company said.

这种驱动带设计行驶路程约9320英里，是普通钢链使用寿命的两到三倍。而且公司称，该款男女通用自行车还配有一键设置系统，骑行者可以自己添加各种配件，比如前车筐、后车篓，甚至能加挂拖车。

Sladda is like tablet apps: You can add endless accessories to enhance ease of use.

斯拉达就像可添加应用的平板电脑，你可以随意配置海量应用，以提高它的易用度。

The new drive belt may be a boon⁶ to riders who take to their bikes even during inclement⁷ weather. Over time, steel bike chains tend to rust², particularly when they're covered with corrosive⁸ salt that's left on the roadways.

对于那些即使在恶劣天气也要骑车的人来说，这种新款驱动带可能再合适不过了。随着长时间的使用，钢制自行车链易锈蚀，尤其当路面上的腐蚀性盐类附着在自行车上以后。

Accumulated rust can be difficult to remove, and it can also affect the chain's flexibility⁹. But Ikea's new bike won't have those problems.

斑斑锈迹不易清理，也影响车链的灵活性。但宜家自行车就不会有这些问题。

Moreover, the bike has automatic gears that are hidden in a sealed hub placed in the rear wheel.

而且这款自行车还安装了自动变速系统，隐藏在后轮内的一个封闭盒中。

Sladda's frame is made from aluminum¹⁰, meaning it will be easy to lift and carry up and down stairs. The bike, which comes with either 26- or 28-inch wheels, also has two layers of lacquer that will protect the frame from mud, salt and scratches. But it's not for little kids — Ikea recommends that only people age 12 or older use it.

斯拉达的车架是铝制的，拿起来很轻，上下楼梯携带也很方便。轮子大小分26英寸和28英寸两种。车架表面有两层喷漆，防淤泥、盐蚀和剐蹭。但车子不适于儿童使用——宜家建议12岁以上人群使用。

The bike is expected to be available beginning in August for $797.

该自行车有望今年8月上市，售价797美元。