Bike Friday Pocket Rocket

[kmehrzad]

Hunter Green Bike Friday Pocket Rocket in very good condition. Bike was built for someone 5'10" to 6' tall.

Was built with touring in mind and has nice components (spec sheet available upon request). Also has an internal Sachs Neos 3x7 hub. Here's a link discussing the benefits of a Sachs 3x7 hub: http://www.phred.org/~alex/bikes/3x7.html

Tires are in very good condition, 20 x 1 1/8, Primo Comet, Kevlar belted. Pedals are not included.

A single turn of the pedals on a Bike Friday will cover the same ground as that of a regular wheeled bike - the small wheel just turns a little more. The gears on a Bike Friday are configured to match the ratios of a regular bike.

Small wheels climb better due to a smaller diameter that needs to be rotated. Small wheels accelerate faster for the same reason.

Small wheels, having a lower surface area, have lower wind resistance in headwinds.

Originally sold for $2,180.00, asking $950.00.

[Tri Girl]

Gorgeous bike!!! :D

[tulip]

If you have trouble selling it here, you might try the Bike Friday Yak group and/or Bikes @ Vienna in Vienna, VA.

[kmehrzad]

If you have trouble selling it here, you might try the Bike Friday Yak group and/or Bikes @ Vienna in Vienna, VA.

Thanks Tulip. I've got it out on Craigslist but will try the Yak group, as well. Will consider B@Vienna, too.

[divingbiker]

Wish I was a few inches taller, and that the bike was red.:)

[Cataboo]

Wish I was a few inches taller, and that the bike was red.:)

Your nephew powder coats and Kmerzhad's nowhere near 5'10 and she's been riding it.

[divingbiker]

Your nephew powder coats and Kmerzhad's nowhere near 5'10 and she's been riding it.

Really, she can ride it? Hmmm, I might have to take it for a test drive.

[tulip]

Test ride! Test ride!

[kmehrzad]

Really, she can ride it? Hmmm, I might have to take it for a test drive.

Hi DB, I've been riding the PR and have been torn whether to sell or not. I would post it on C'List then take it off. If you'd like a test ride, just let me know. It can be arranged.

[kmehrzad]

Hunter Green Bike Friday Pocket Rocket in very good condition. Bike was built for someone 5'10" to 6' tall.

Was built with touring in mind and has nice components (spec sheet available upon request). Also has an internal Sachs Neos 3x7 hub. Here's a link discussing the benefits of a Sachs 3x7 hub: http://www.phred.org/~alex/bikes/3x7.html

Tires are in very good condition, 20 x 1 1/8, Primo Comet, Kevlar belted. Pedals are not included.

A single turn of the pedals on a Bike Friday will cover the same ground as that of a regular wheeled bike - the small wheel just turns a little more. The gears on a Bike Friday are configured to match the ratios of a regular bike.

Small wheels climb better due to a smaller diameter that needs to be rotated. Small wheels accelerate faster for the same reason.

Small wheels, having a lower surface area, have lower wind resistance in headwinds.

Originally sold for $2,180.00, asking $950.00.

For those who may be interested and to help with sizing, my height is 5’6”, inseam is 31 inches. The reach for me is doable but a little longer than I prefer. Seat tube measures 23 inches, Top tube is 22 inches.

[7rider]

Heck - that might fit me.
Hmmmmm

[kmehrzad]

I called Bike Friday to ask about shortening the reach if I decided to keep the bike (I've been wavering back and forth on selling or keeping the bike, as it's a real gem) and they suggested having an adjustable stem built to mirror the one on my New World Tourist. Cost for having this done is $135 plus $13 shipping. If there's anyone in my area (No. VA) who may be interested in a test ride, please let me know before I 'pull the trigger' on getting an adjustable stem made.

With the componentry I have on the bike, the rep said a brand new PR of this type would sell for $2,800.00.

[divingbiker]

I'm about your height and inseam, so if the reach is long on you it would also be too long for me. So, given that I've spent many thousand $ this week on my bathroom plumbing and repairs, I will abstain from thinking about buying a new bike.