Bike Friday? Anyone?

[Kerry1976]

Attached is a photo of the basic assembly of the bike. Even though it was 100 degrees with indices in the 115 range, I had to at least ride it around the block! It was amazing but I definitely will have to get used to the Nexus 8-speed internal - it grip shifts just like my 7-speed Trek but in the OPPOSITE direction! A big difference indeed!

I took a break and then tackled the fenders. I don't yet have a picture with those on, but they are lovely!

I was a crescent wrench and brainpower short of getting the back rack on. Once I find a wrench I am going to work on that. The directions have me a little confused and I haven't yet figured out the back fender mounts and the rack mounts overlap or not, but I'll get it soon!

MTA: I need to add, I had to do a little more assembly than I expected and I am glad. I feel like it gave me a chance to better understand how this bike (and bikes in general) work. But in the grand scheme of things, the amount of assembly was pretty minimal considering the bike folds so the chain, etc. was already on and good to go.

[Tri Girl]

it's BEE-YOU-TIFUL!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! Can't wait to see it all decked out! Congrats!!!

[hulagirl]

Ohhh! Love the blue! Very nice!

Ok, is it just me or do you HATE the breaks? Ugh! I finally took Ketchup to my LBS and told them to give me some breathing room on the brake pads. They rub all the time and no amount of adjusting on my end could remedy the situation. And they were soooo hard to connect if you have to take the wheels off. I am spoiled by my road bike brakes.

[Kerry1976]

Okay, here are the "finished" picks of my new BF.

Tonight I plan to take a ride (even though it will be super hot). Looking forward to it!

MTA: i am not completely sold on the rack. we'll see how I like it after some rides

[Tri Girl]

Yes! It looks fantastic all set up!!!! Sooo pretty!!!!
What don't you love about the rack, BTW?

[hulagirl]

That is one big *** trunk! LOL!

Which rack is that? We got the BF folding rack and while it's heavy, it's pretty sturdy.

Did you put the nametag on your bike or did BF? Ours just came in a bag and we don't know where to put them. ;-) I guess they didn't know which bike was which. hahaha.

Aren't those fenders a bear to put on?! Not fun with shipping.

Love the Brook's!

[Kerry1976]

That is one big *** trunk! LOL!

Which rack is that? We got the BF folding rack and while it's heavy, it's pretty sturdy.

Did you put the nametag on your bike or did BF? Ours just came in a bag and we don't know where to put them. ;-) I guess they didn't know which bike was which. hahaha.

Aren't those fenders a bear to put on?! Not fun with shipping.

Love the Brook's!

I'm not sure what it is about the rack I'm not sure of, so maybe its just me being weird. I think it was that I wanted the folding rack and didn't get it. They didn't mess up, I did. But, I don't want to pay the difference for a folding rack - I'm cash poor right now (for obvious reasons!). I also kinda like the look of the bike better without the rack.

My nameplate came already on, but I bet you are right - they didn't want to mount on the wrong bike for your order.

[Kerry1976]

I had planned to ride tonight but it is nearly 100 degrees and we are still in a heat warning. UGH. And I'm going away for the weekend. May still try if the heat drops a little tonight, but may be having to wait until Sunday or Monday.

[Jiten]

That's one sweet-looking Bike Friday. Congratulations!