Tell me about your Bike Friday

[emily_in_nc]

Oh decisions decisions. Thanks everyone for your input (Especially Emily, since I know you just got back and didn't expect to see you posting so soon!).

I have a 29" X 19" suitcase. I don't suppose I could stuff the bike in there and wrap clothes around it? If the wheels are 20", I'd probably have to bend something, so I guess not.

You're welcome! Yes, can't keep me offline for long.

That suitcase is likely not big enough. I can't measure ours now since they are at my mom's, but they are HUGE. They are very well-made Samsonite models, though.

[Sylvia]

This is what Bike Friday says about the case they sell.

"The lock on the GT F'Lite is TSA approved. Samsonite does not measure the wheels or handles in their measurements.The case dimensions are 29.5" tall x 20" wide x 12" deep. This adds up to 61.5 linear inches, which falls just under the 62 linear inches used by most airlines as their cut-off limit for suitcase dimensions. The suitcase weighs 11.65 lbs. "

They want $229 for just the case.

[IBrakeforPastry]

So I think I'm going to Oregon and trying out a Bike Friday! I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with a consultant and it looks like there may be a Petite Crusoe in my future. I'm looking forward to having a new toy this summer!

[Blueberry]

So I think I'm going to Oregon and trying out a Bike Friday! I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with a consultant and it looks like there may be a Petite Crusoe in my future. I'm looking forward to having a new toy this summer!

Congratulations! Not sure how I missed this thread. I have a regular Crusoe (as does my DH). We have them set up (with a lot of help from Emily and a few others) with bar end shifters, and love them for travel. I don't ride it as much locally, but that's mostly because I have too many bikes (well...lots - no such thing are too many). We've flown with them 2-3 times, and have really enjoyed having them available as we travel (have taken them to San Diego and LA). If I were to order one now, I would seriously consider the belt drive and an internally geared hub. I think it would make packing/maintenance much easier (less to move/break, less to get grease on everything, etc.). They really are cool little bikes!

[emily_in_nc]

If I were to order one now, I would seriously consider the belt drive and an internally geared hub. I think it would make packing/maintenance much easier (less to move/break, less to get grease on everything, etc.)

I totally agree! I just saw that they had that option now. What a great idea!

[emily_in_nc]

So I think I'm going to Oregon and trying out a Bike Friday! I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with a consultant and it looks like there may be a Petite Crusoe in my future. I'm looking forward to having a new toy this summer!

Wow, you are going all the way to Oregon from NY to try one?! That's commitment!

[IBrakeforPastry]

Wow, you are going all the way to Oregon from NY to try one?! That's commitment!

Yup! I've been trying to decide what to do with my week off this summer. I have frequent flyer miles I want to use, and Portland looked like a nice place to visit. Then I started reading about Bike Fridays, and how you can visit the factory store, borrow a bike to take on the paths, and my vacation fell into place. Except, I want the bike sooner, rather than later, so I'm just going to make a long weekend out of it, probably mid-May. A couple of days in Portland, and a couple of days in Eugene.

I admit I'm still pining for the Surly Pacer, but I do like the idea of a bike to throw in the back of my car, and the low standover height. Really low

[TrekDianna]

So I think I'm going to Oregon and trying out a Bike Friday! I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with a consultant and it looks like there may be a Petite Crusoe in my future. I'm looking forward to having a new toy this summer!

Oh! Tell me when you plan to be here. I live about 45 minutes away from where they are made.

[IBrakeforPastry]

Sometime between May 14-19, depending on air ticket availability. You're welcome to join me at the factory, but looking at your record, I'd hate to tempt you with yet another bike But as long as you keep buying one more than me, I don't feel as guilty.

[TrekDianna]

Sometime between May 14-19, depending on air ticket availability. You're welcome to join me at the factory, but looking at your record, I'd hate to tempt you with yet another bike But as long as you keep buying one more than me, I don't feel as guilty.

I should be around here then. No, I won't get a bike friday....I like them though.... I've just promised that I will wait a bit before getting another.

[TigerMom]

I should be around here then. No, I won't get a bike friday....I like them though.... I've just promised that I will wait a bit before getting another.

I'm itching to get a Bike Friday myself. So, I almost wanna bet that Trek Dianna is going to get herself a Bike Friday to "commute/do some touring between her 2 homes" within 6 months if she visits the Bike Friday factory.

I can't wait to hear about the two of you's Bike Friday Factory Tour and Test Ride fun!!

[TrekDianna]

So I think I'm going to Oregon and trying out a Bike Friday! I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with a consultant and it looks like there may be a Petite Crusoe in my future. I'm looking forward to having a new toy this summer!

So.... what happened? Did you come out here?

[IBrakeforPastry]

No, I didn't. But I ordered the bike! Deciding on the color was the biggest holdup! And then I changed my mind again, after I ordered. Twice. So I'm not really sure what color I'm getting. It's a petite Crusoe with the Shimano Capreo cassette. Everything else should be pretty standard. I was hoping it would get here this week to join me on a road trip, but I'm not even sure it's been built yet. In the meantime (in case you missed my other thread) I bought a Specialized Dolce which is vying for top spot road bike with last year's C'Dale Synapse.

I'd still like to visit Oregon sometime!

[TrekDianna]

No, I didn't. But I ordered the bike! Deciding on the color was the biggest holdup! And then I changed my mind again, after I ordered. Twice. So I'm not really sure what color I'm getting. It's a petite Crusoe with the Shimano Capreo cassette. Everything else should be pretty standard. I was hoping it would get here this week to join me on a road trip, but I'm not even sure it's been built yet. In the meantime (in case you missed my other thread) I bought a Specialized Dolce which is vying for top spot road bike with last year's C'Dale Synapse.

I'd still like to visit Oregon sometime!

Whew, glad I didn't miss you. I love my Dolce! That's the bike I rode to the top of McKenzie pass a few weeks ago. I can't wait to see the Bike Friday. Let me know if you want to come out here. My house in Central oregon is a biking dream place.

[IBrakeforPastry]

How sweet! Thanks. I would have mentioned if I made the trip. Maybe someday!