Bike Friday comments?

I've had the Pocket Rocket Pro for a little over a year.
I've traveled with it at least a half dozen times including
Italy last summer. First of all, checking it in as regular
baggage is a real advantage - when I traveled with my full-
size bike in a large bike case I'd never know whether the
bike would arrive at my destination the same time as I did.
In addition, you'll avoid the steep fees the airlines
charge for bikes on domestic flights. Second, the bike
rides very well - it's quite comfortable, though the seat
post does bounce a bit while riding since there's no top
tube to provide greater stability, but it's not really a
problem. The bike climbs very well - a result, I suspect,
of the reduced rolling weight of the small, 20" wheels.
Descents were for me a pleasant surprise. The bike tracks
very well and negotiates turns extremely well while
descending at speed.

A couple in my bike club recently purchased 2 Pocket Rockets
and had a blast riding in Hawaii.

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

"Pat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message -"]news:[email hidden]-
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Quoted message said:

I would like to know if anyone has had good/bad experience
with the Bike Friday bikes. I am interested in an Air
Friday, but I like to check out something like this before
I jump in with both feet.

Pat in TX

I had a New World Tourist for 8 years, just traded it in for
a Tour Lite Crusoe. The NWT was a very reliable bike. I
didn't put it through the heavy touring that some people do
with them, but I loved being able to bring it on planes in a
suitcase, keep it easily in hotel rooms, and always have
something to ride. It became my main bike even when folding
wasn't a consideration. I used it for everything from
regular commuting to club centuries.

The Crusoe is much lighter and handles beautifully. It
probably wouldn't do to load it as much as the NWT, although
it is supposed to be a touring bike. Incidentally, although
the web page shows flat bars on these bikes, I have drop
bars on mine.

No experience, though, with the "Air" models. Because small
wheels don't absorb shock as well, the beam is supposed to
help soften the ride. I find the ride very comfortable
anyway, but it's been really good since I started using a
Brooks saddle with springs. I am also using wider tires than
you probably would (20 x 1.35).

MP

Pat said:

I would like to know if anyone has had good/bad experience
with the Bike Friday bikes. I am interested in an Air
Friday, but I like to check out something like this before
I jump in with both feet.

Pat in TX

Quoted message said:

I would like to know if anyone has had good/bad experience
with the Bike Friday bikes.

I've done a number of multi-day, self-contained tours on the
Bike Friday Tandem Two's Day, and I was very favourably
impressed by the bike's fitness for the purpose, as well as
its construction quality and handling.

Pat said:

I would like to know if anyone has had good/bad experience
with the Bike Friday bikes. I am interested in an Air
Friday, but I like to check out something like this before
I jump in with both feet.

Pat in TX

Own one of the cheaper ones, a Bike Friday Metro, and like
it a lot. Primarily use it to commute and on short
vacations. We will probably buy the Bike Friday recumbents
later this year.

Curtis L. Russell Odenton, MD (USA) Just someone on
two wheels...

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No experience, though, with the "Air" models. Because
small wheels don't absorb shock as well, the beam is
supposed to help soften the ride. I find the ride very
comfortable anyway ...

=v= I have an Air Glide -- much like the Air Friday, though
a little heavier. Best riding bike I've ever had! Highly
recommended.

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=v= Even the low-end Metro is a good ride, though. I never
found the 20-inch wheels problematic for absorbing shock;
the notable difference to me is the change in forward
momentum. <_Jym_

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

No experience, though, with the "Air" models. Because
small wheels don't absorb shock as well, the beam is
supposed to help soften the ride. I find the ride very
comfortable anyway ...

=v= I have an Air Glide -- much like the Air Friday,
though a little heavier. Best riding bike I've ever had!
Highly recommended.

things.orgphoto album.htmlOpen ↗

=v= Even the low-end Metro is a good ride, though. I never
found the 20-inch wheels problematic for absorbing shock;
the notable difference to me is the change in forward
momentum. <_Jym_>

How did you decide between the Air Friday, the Air Glide,
and the Air Llama? I find their website a bit difficult to
use because of lack of advice about the intended uses for
the different models. I know I am interested in one of the
three, but which one? For example, you can take all of them
on the road, but is one better for touring than another?
Does yours have a rear disc brake?

Pat in TX