Bike Friday? Anyone?

[Kerry1976]

Having finally sold my Fuji, I'm lusting after a "pre-loved" Bike Friday. My Trek Pure is great for getting around town, but putting her in my Toyota Corolla is a total PITA (have to remove the front wheel and having to fold down back seats). Also, as I've learned for the past 5 months, two full-size bikes in my tiny apt just doesn't work. I'd like my living room for more than bike storage.

They have a NWT on there for under $1000....but do I need that much bike? Not sure. Lots to think about.

I'm trying to figure out exactly what I want/need and then how to go about it. Love that they have a guarantee because there isn't a BF shop within hundreds of miles of here....

Pondering the possibilities...there are so many....

[Savra]

How exciting for you!! I don't personally have a BF but a dear friend of mine works there building the bikes. I can't imagine he would work for a company that produces sub par bikes. You are in for a lovely ride.

[hulagirl]

They have a NWT on there for under $1000....but do I need that much bike? Not sure. Lots to think about.

I'm trying to figure out exactly what I want/need and then how to go about it. Love that they have a guarantee because there isn't a BF shop within hundreds of miles of here....

Pondering the possibilities...there are so many....

Hey Kerry - it IS a lot to ponder! Took me many weeks of research and contemplation to figure out what I wanted. #1 for me was weight, then comfort. If I can't haul it around, I'm not going to ride it no matter how comfortable it is. And I'm coming from an 8lb carbon road bike...so the difference to me is going to be huge.

I guess I looked at it in terms of what I really want to do with it. And that was: ride places with the husband around town and while traveling. So there needed to be versatility there in terms of racks/gearing, etc. And we live around some big hills and it always rains here - so all that was a concern.

My advice to you is call them up. Dave was SPECTACULAR! Please call him and let him know I referred you. They do a customer referral program there where I get a credit for stuff if you buy a bike friday! His contact info is below - and I'm Denise Van Ryzin.

Dave Seybert
Bike Friday Consultant

Email: daves@bikefriday.com
Phone: 541-687-0487
Toll free: 800-777-0258

[emily_in_nc]

And I'm coming from an 8lb carbon road bike...so the difference to me is going to be huge.

You're kidding -- they make bikes that light? I had no idea?! I remember when 18 lbs used to be considered light (and is the lightest bike I've ever had), then I started hearing about 16 lb. bikes, then 14...had no idea they went lower than that. Or is that a typo?

[hulagirl]

18 lbs!

That number 1 makes all the difference!

[emily_in_nc]

18 lbs!

That number 1 makes all the difference!

Thanks - I was hoping that was the case. Someday, maybe there will be an 8 lb. bike (and if so, I want one!!), but I figured it would cost six figures if there was such a thing now!

[Kerry1976]

Denise, I will definitely mention you to Dave if I get in touch. I'm pondering it but not quite ready to make the plunge in terms of contacting and moving forward. But if/when I do, I'll definitely mention you so you can get some credits towards BF stuff!

[Kerry1976]

Does anyone here have experience riding both the Tikit and the NWT? Wondering how the ride differs.

Bike Friday has a pre-loved NWT at just under $1000 in my size, and they are willing to work with me on getting a pre-loved Model T Tikit if I'd prefer (asked via their FB page as they had closeouts up until today and when I asked about it they said to call them for a deal).

Of course, know the Model T has less gears, etc., than the NWT, but also know it folds faster. But I think the big difference is the wheel size and I am sure that makes a difference in handling and ride....