For Sale: Bike Friday

[Susan Otcenas]

Since there's more than one "wanted" thread, I'm posting some brief info about my Bike Friday here:

Due to the pending acquisition of a Sweetpea http://sweetpeabicycles.com/ , I am selling my Bike Friday Air Glide. Here's a link to BF's page about the Air Glide http://www.bikefriday.com/airglide My Air Gide has drop bars, STI shifters, and an internal 3-speed hub in lieu of a front triple. It's a gorgeous metallic raspberry color. I am 5'4" and ride regular bikes that are 49cm or 50cm.

The bike has seen only moderate use. I've travelled with it a few times. I also used it to bike commute for about 6 months, but then bought a dedicated commuter. The bike comes with all the accessories - rack, fenders, travel case, etc. Because of some neck issues I have, BF also made me a special stem that is adjustable in height via a quick release lever. Should make fitting someone to this bike even easier.

I'll try to rustle up some photos to post here, if anyone is interested. Somewhere, I still have the original receipt, with all the specs listed out. I'll try to find that too.

Susan

[sgtiger]

Congrats on the Sweetpea! Please post photos when you get it.

[Ana]

What made you pick Sweetpea over other custom companies (just curious)?

I browsed their site a while back and the bikes look awesome

[Susan Otcenas]

Ana - I know the owners quite well. The company is right here in Portland, Oregon. The builder, Natalie Ramsland, is an amazing gal. I feel very lucky to be getting a Sweetpea, and to be able to work with her.

It will be a very special bike. I was the high bidder on this bike at a charity auction for the Bicycle Transportatation Alliance. http://www.bta4bikes.org Natalie donated the frame, Chris King donated the wheelset, hubs, BB, etc., and the gruppo was donated by one of the shops in town. Michael Sylvester, a nationally know bike fit specialist, donated a fitting session. I am so thrilled.

I plan to video document the entire fitting and building process, and then post them on the website and the TE Facebook Fan Page.

Susan

[Aint Doody]

Oooh, Susan! So very exciting.

[Aggie_Ama]

I am green with envy.

[Susan Otcenas]

Oooh, Susan! So very exciting.

Yes, it is! Too bad I won't have it in time for the CROC ride, which Jeff & I are hoping to make this year. We had so much fun the first year we did it.

-Susan