Welcome to Bike Friday, where we believe the bicycle is still the most efficient, human-centred form of transportation ever designed.
We exist to offer elegant, personal solutions to modern problems: reducing reliance on car culture, supporting healthier lives, and strengthening communities, one thoughtfully built bike at a time.
Each Bike Friday is made to order, because every rider is different. We listen first, build with care, and stand behind our work. We don’t just want to build bikes; we want to build long-term relationships rooted in service, not just transactions.
Our guiding belief is simple: a bicycle should amplify your life. It should fit you, reflect you, and be there when you need it wherever you are in the world.
If you are a fan of Extreme Makeover Home Edition, you might have caught Sunday night’s episode (October 16, 2011). The Makeover team designed a new house for the Korpai Family in New York. Hailey Korpai is a dwarf. In a nutshell, here’s the Korpai Family story: After giving birth to Hailey, Jimmy and Darlene […]
It all began with a Contact Form sent in from our website. Late on a Friday afternoon. In the middle of summer. What struck me most from the outset: It wasn’t anything like a typical query we receive: Hello, my name is Brianna with Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and I was referred to you from […]
The essence of the smallest Bike Friday ever built. Rob English chose 305 wheels, basically the smallest tires available. Custom made 90 mm cranks were made to meet the demands of Hailey’s 11-inch inseam. Rob chose a single speed with the ability to add a derailleur in the future. Speaking of the future, Hailey’s bike […]
We received an interesting note from Bike Friday owner Catharine Stewart-Roache, from Socorro, NM: Â My husband and I were cycling he Rhineweg from Basel to Cologne last month and we heard someone call out, "Hey Bike Fridays". There were 3 women from Austin, Texas also spending a month cycling and also very glad to be […]
Nothing better than a first-hand account to give you insight into the Bike Friday experience. Graham Smith recently decided to find out once and for all what it is like to travel by train in Australia with his New World Tourist. Check out his report.
Portland Sunday Parkways closed its 2011 season on Sept. 25 with a ride through the Northeast section of town. Despite some stormy weather, with periods of downpours, the turnout was pretty good. When the sun poked through, the traffic level spiked and everyone was out to have a good time. A reminder to anyone who […]