Bike Friday Reviews

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from the riders themselves. From seasoned tourers to bike pros, these are the real-world experiences and expert opinions to help you decide which Bike Friday is the right fit for your journey.

All-Day (NEW)

  1. Cascade Cycling Club and cycling journalist Paul Tolme gives his first impressions of the New All-Day
  2. Do you own an All-Day and would like to share your experience of it, We want to hear from you! Click this link to share your story.

All-Packa

  1. Joe Cruz (Bikepacking.com) – All-Packa Review: Folding Gravel Bike for Rugged Off-Road Adventures
  2. AnnieBikes – First Ride: Stable Handling & Frame Feel on the All-Packa
  3. Bike Gear Database – Compact Fold Meets Bikepacking Mounts on the All-Packa
  4. ThornCycles Forum – Rider Notes: Agile Steering and Flex Feedback on the All-Packa
  5. Ally Mabry (Adventure Cycling) – All-Packa on a Multi-Day Group Bikepacking Trip
  6. Willie Hatfield (Bike Friday) – Oregon Outback Ride Test: All-Packa on 350 Miles of Gravel
  7. Reddit – Real Owner Impressions: Smooth Ride & Chatter Damping on the All-Packa
  8. BikeForums – User Review: Folding Bikepacker That Hauls Gear and Handles Di[/su_accordion]rt
  9. Blue Lug Japan – From Prototype to Rohloff Build: Long-Term Touring on the All-Packa

Bantam

  1. Blue Lug Tokyo – Bantam Intro: Petite Riders, High Performance
  2. The Little People of America Conference  Video
  3. Do you own a Bantam and would like to share your experience of it, We want to hear from you! Click this link to share your story.

Diamond Llama

  1. Google Group – Diamond Llama vs NWT: Tire Clearance & Ruggedness Debate
  2. Reddit r/foldingbikes – Owner Review: Touring with Diamond Llama
  3. Bike Forums – Introducing the New Diamond Llama: BB Height & Build Notes
  4. Bike Friday Blog – All-Packa vs Diamond Llama: Mixed Terrain & Touring Roles
  5. Bike Forums – Discussion on Latest Bike Friday Models, Diamond Llama Insights
  6. BikeRadar – Pocket/ Diamond Llama Review: Rugged Touring Frame
  7. Video Demonstration for the Diamond Llama folding
  8. Diamond Llama Unboxing/Build Video

Ever-E-Day Elite

  1. Hanna Scholz (Bike Friday Blog) – Creating the Ever‑E‑Day: Lightweight, Packable e‑Cargo Bike Design
  2. YouTube – 2024 Ever‑E‑Day Elite Video Review & Assembly Walk‑through
  3. Do you own a Ever-E-Day and would like to share your experience of it, We want to hear from you! Click this link to share your story.

Bike Friday All Tandems

  1. Bike Forums – Community notes on Bike Friday Tandems
  2. CrazyGuyOnABike – “Volcanoes to the Sea” Travel Log
  3. Quentin’s Bike Stuff – Family Use & Setup for Kids
  4. Diablo Scott – Product Review: Family Tandem vs Trailercycle (2007)

Haul-a-Day

  1. Hum of the City – Kid-Hauling Review: Stable, Compact, and Versatile
  2. Lovely Bike – Light Midtail Test Ride: Nimble, Low Step-Through Frame
  3. Lovely Bike – Long-Term Review: Load Handling & Fit Adjustability
  4. Sandra Allen (WIRED) – Compact E-Cargo with Custom Fit & Travel Options
  5. BikeForums – Haul-A-Day Owner Feedback: Lightweight but Strong Build
  6. Bike Gear Database – Haul-A-Day Elite Assembly: Family E-Bike with Cargo Focus
  7. Tiny Helmets Big Bikes – Real-World Review: Stable When Loaded, Easy to Ride
  8. Momentum Magazine – Agile Midtail: Haul-A-Day is 10x More Useful Than It Looks
  9. Jason Serafino-Agar – Cargo bike DIY tips and tricks for hauling children and gear (Video)
  10. Haul-A-Day Family Cargo Overview – Compact Midtail for Everyday Use (Video)

New World Tourist

  1. The Ultimate New World Tourist Review – Long‑Distance Touring & Travel Suitcase
  2. NWT 1‑Year Owner Review – Nimble Touring & Dynamo Setup
  3. YouTube – Folding Touring Bike Review 2020 (New World Tourist Demo)
  4. Owner Review: Bike Friday New World Tourist Folding Bicycle
  5. First impression of the Bike Friday New World Tourist Folding Bike
  6. Crazy Guy On A Bike: Owner Reviews and ratings
  7. Crazy Guy On A Bike: Comparison between my Bike Friday New World Tourist (BF NWT) and my 700C Surly Long Haul Trucker (LHT)
  8. Vibes Voyager – Touring Journal Featuring the Bike Friday New World Tourist
  9. BikeForums – NWT vs Pocket Rocket: Touring Suitability Debate

Pakit

  1. How the pakiT Fits in for Commuters: A Review of the pakiT in Downtown Los Angeles
  2. Personal Ride Impressions: BF Legend Larry Varney shares his experience living with his pakiT
  3. Behind-the-Scenes Prototype: “Bike Friday Introduces the pakiT”
  4. Family Adventures: Traveling Europe with the pakiT
  5. Hands-On with Belt Drive: “Truly Unbiased pakiT Review” from Larry Black (Facebook Video)
  6. Travel Success: “Polly pakiT in Canada”
  7. Mini-Fold Showdown: “Bike Friday pakiT vs Brompton”
  8. User Perspective: “Brompton vs. Bike Friday Debate on CycleChat”
  9. Visual Review: “The World’s Lightest Folding Bike” YouTube Clip 

Pocket Rocket

  1. Rediscovering the Pocket Rocket – Packable Performance Folder
  2. Ultra Review – Pocket Rocket Pro as a Racing-Capable Travel Bike
  3. Jim Langley – Pocket Rocket Travel Build & Suitcase Breakdown
  4. Joe Wein – Pocket Rocket Commuter Use in Tokyo
  5. Small Wheels, Big Smiles – Pocket Rocket “Stealth” Speed Ride Report
  6. BikingBrian – Pocket Rocket After 10 Years: Touring & Business Trip Use
  7. Google Groups – Pocket Rocket Pro vs Touring Use: Light but Flexible
  8. BikeForums – NWT vs Pocket Rocket: Touring Suitability Debate