Wanted: Bike Friday

[tulip]

I am interested in purchasing a good-condition Bike Friday Pocket Rocket or Pocket Rocket Pro. I prefer drop bars with bar-end shifters, but I'll consider other setups. I'm 5'6" and my Luna is a 49cm (my best fitting bike).

Thanks,
Julie

[Blueberry]

Have you contacted the folks at Bike Friday? They frequently have pre-loved bikes that they re-condition and sell

CA (who isn't parting with her Pocket Crusoe)

[tulip]

Yes, I have priced a new one at BF, and have looked at their offerings on stock and already-loved. Nothing out there right now, so I thought I'd check here, too. Good to know you like yours.

[Triskeliongirl]

You could also try the yak (subscribe from BF site). If you are patient something may become available on ebay or craigs list.

[Blueberry]

I figured you had - but it might not hurt to let them know that you're looking - they might keep you in mind if they have something come in

There's one that just failed to sell (didn't meet the reserve) on ebay - wonder if the seller will repost? It was a PR - I seem to recall it was a 52, but might be a close fit depending on how it was measured, what you need, etc.

I'll second the rec for the Yak list - I'd actually post that you're looking - who knows, maybe someone is thinking of selling - the list is sometimes off topic, and brutally honest about the company (good and bad), but a good resource. For what it's worth, if you search on here you'll find lots of info about my ordering experience. We had some problems. They made it right. I like the bike, and that's what matters

Good luck

[Triskeliongirl]

I had a PRP that I really enjoyed until she was stolen. But I replaced her with a S/S coupled full size bike which I have to say for me performs better and I enjoy even more. I found the PRP too flexy without a top tube for stability. If folding isn't important and you are mechanically inclined, I think S/S coupled bikes are a great way to go. I got a really good deal on a steel frame on ebay, and sent it to Bilenky in PA to have the couplers installed and a custom fork built.