FS : Bike Friday New World Tourist

**Trek420** · 02-08-2008, 07:22 AM

DoW, you can't easily ship to my home because I'm usually not here to receive it. PM me and we'll discuss other options.

I'm off to walk the dogeeeee now then out so shop for kitchen lighting.

**Duck on Wheels** · 02-08-2008, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by Trek420

DoW, you can't easily ship to my home because I'm usually not here to receive it. PM me and we'll discuss other options.

I'm off to walk the dogeeeee now then out so shop for kitchen lighting.

Makes more sense to have it at Mom's anyway. She has an enclosed garage. And a garden gate behind which a delivery person can tuck it if she isn't home when it arrives. Also, that's where I'll be staying when I visit.

**KnottedYet** · 02-08-2008, 07:17 PM

Yay! Now if we're all in town at the same time, we'll each have a bike to ride!

Tour de Sonoma!

**Fredwina** · 02-08-2008, 08:34 PM

anybody want to PM me a Zip so I can get an accurate estimate?
I would expect $40-60
And you would prefer UPS, FedEx, or USPS. FedEx is probably the easiest for me to get to.
Been taking it apart for preparation of Suitcase stuffing tomorrow

**emily_in_nc** · 02-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Neat! I hope the deal works out. I have a Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe (like CA_in_NC) and love it!

Emily

**Blueberry** · 02-09-2008, 02:46 PM

I'm in bike withdrawal. I haven't been able to ride for a couple of weeks because of a pulled back muscle.

So.... since I can't ride, and it is still winter, we both sent our fit stems in. Our Fridays look so sad, without their stems. I know the beautiful, matching ones will be here soon, and I can't ride anyway - but it doesn't stop me from wanting it back NOW

**Fredwina** · 02-09-2008, 04:12 PM

it's in the suitcase, and will be headed to Sonoma next week. Now if Manny, Joe and Jack would hurry up with my car...

**Fredwina** · 02-14-2008, 07:06 PM

Well, I braved LA Freeway traffic in the rain ("There's water falling from the sky. let's stop the car in the middle of the freeway and gawk

") 2 hours vs 1 in the train
it should be in Sonoma Saturday.
DOW - I skipped the Caltech lecture. I'm going to Casa Grande, AZ for a Brevet tomorrow and i'm hoping to get an early start so I can drop in at Estrella Mountain Cyclery....RM, Do you have water bottles?

**Meg McKilty** · 02-14-2008, 09:30 PM

OK, Dumb post coming:

What really is so special about this bike? I have a touring Bianchi that looks much more comfortable than this for climbing the Himalayas.

**Blueberry** · 02-15-2008, 03:01 AM

Meg-

Bike Fridays fold up - they fit in an airline checkable suitcase. You can fly with them (generally) for no excess baggage charges. They also readily fit in car trunks and the like.

They may not look comfortable, but they actually are. My DH did a century last year on his, and he looks forward to many more on it this year. He finds it more comfortable than his big wheel. Ours are configured like road bikes, with drop bars - they really are more comfortable than they look!

**Tri Girl** · 02-15-2008, 03:41 AM

I was secretly wondering the same thing as Meg. They must be comfortable, tho, as I see people riding them for long distances. I've read two online journals of people who rode cross country on their BF's. They must be doing something right. And the packing up small without removing all the major parts (handlebars, pedals, seat, wheels)- gotta love that!

**Blueberry** · 02-15-2008, 05:44 AM

Paris Brest Paris on a Friday: http://www.mile43.com/peterson/pbpstory.html

**Fredwina** · 02-15-2008, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Tri Girl

I was secretly wondering the same thing as Meg. They must be comfortable, tho, as I see people riding them for long distances. I've read two online journals of people who rode cross country on their BF's. They must be doing something right. And the packing up small without removing all the major parts (handlebars, pedals, seat, wheels)- gotta love that!

Not quite!
Yes they do fit in suitcase.
But they usually custom 2 piece handlebars, and you do have take the pedals off(unless your chainring has more then 60 tooth, the you have take the chainring off). They do make folding pedals.
But, it does ride like a real bike and you don't have to worry about extra airline charges, or space on the train(which is why i bought it in the first place), plus the suitcase converts into a trailer for training

**Blueberry** · 02-15-2008, 05:47 AM

I think the biggest thing are the oversized baggage charges you get to avoid. You take off pedals and front wheel, split the handlebars, take out the seatpost, take off the stem, and fold it up. Probably about 4-5 bolts + pedals, and the pedals. It really doesn't take long (except the first time) - probably 15 minutes for me now.

CA

**tulip** · 02-15-2008, 06:12 AM

This thread has morphed in to a Bike Friday thread, which is neat. I love morphed threads.

CA in NC--my Friday comes in just a few more weeks, then I have to ride it with the fit stem, send it in, and get the real stem. I'm very excited about the bike, and about the trip to Europe later in the spring. Having the Bike Friday will simplify the trip in so many ways, from the airplane to the train to staying in B&Bs and hotels.

I also travel alot for work, by car and by train. It will be great to bring the bike with me (I have a small car--VW Rabbit--and no roof rack) on business trips and ride after work. Some of my clients are cyclists and it's very cool to discuss business and make deals while on a bike ride. Sure beats a cubicle!

This bike will by my most expensive, so I have high hopes that it will be up there with my Luna in comfort. Can I count it as a business expense if I do work while on the bike (and I have done that before!)?

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