From Death Valley to Khau Coc Cha pass in Cao Bang, Vietnam, Huu and Serah have traveled extensively with their Bike Fridays.
They’ve pushed the limits of their New World Tourist, All-Packa, and Diamond Llama, often accompanied by other adventurers who also bring their Bike Fridays along for the ride. Whether bikepacking through remote landscapes or embarking on long-distance tours, Huu and Serah have shown just how versatile these two models can be.
Huu and Serah’s Bike Friday Adventures:
- Rode from Nha Trang to Dalat, Vietnam joined by 3 other Bike Fridays
- Camping on a rubber Farm in Vietnam
- New World Tourist & Llama at Monument Valley in Utah
- Diamond Llama at Khau Coc Cha pass (Me Pia pass) in Cao Bang, Vietnam.
- Visiting The Cypress Tree Tunnel in California
- Ridgeland, Mississippi.
With so many options, choosing the right Bike Friday can be overwhelming. Inspired by Huu and Serah’s journeys, we’ve highlighted key features and differences between the All-Packa and Diamond Llama to help you decide which is best for your next adventure.
All-Packa vs. Diamond Llama: Which Bike is Right for You? 🚴♀️
Whether you are looking for a rugged bikepacking bike or a touring-ready rig, the All-Packa and Diamond Llama can be built to meet your unique riding needs.
All-Packa
The All-Packa is perfect for bikepacking and tackling rough trails from dirt to gravel to flowing single track. The frame features braze-ons for frame-mounted bikepacking gear (packs, hydration systems, or additional gear) on the seat tube, down tube, top tube and fork.
Best for:
- Bikepacking
- Loaded off-roading
- Rough trails
Key features:
- Fits tires up to 2.8”
- Braze-ons: 3-packs on seat mast, top tube, and both fork legs plus 4-pack on top tube
- 220 lbs weight capacity
- Low center of gravity (geometry adjustments to improve off road handling)
- BF Boost – Offset rear hub from centerline for greater tire clearance while using standard components
- External dropper post routing
Diamond Llama
The Diamond Llama excels on mixed terrain and is built for heavier loads on and off pavement, making it a great choice for long-distance touring. The frame design features rack and fender mounts making it perfect for riders looking to explore varied terrain on mixed serfaces or carry heavier cargo.
Best for:
- Touring
- Mixed terrain
- Heavy loads
Key features:
- 260 lb weight capacity (with an available upgrade to 330 lb)
- Fits tires up to 2.2″
- Fender and front and rear rack mounts
Bottom line: What are the biggest differences?
1. Tire Clearance
- 2.2″ vs 2.8″
2. Weight Capacity
- 220 vs 260, available upgrade to 330 lbs.
3. Mounting Options
- Both models are equipped with fender and rack mounts, with the All-Packa featuring additional 4-pack mounts on the top tube and 3-pack mounts on the seat mast, top tube, and both fork legs
Learn more about the Diamond Llama and the All-Packa.
2 Responses
Does the llama or alpaca come with tubeless set up?
Matthew, any of our 406 wheel bikes, like the Llama or All-Packa, can come with tubeless compatible rims and tires. They actually are a standard on all the upgraded All-Packa designs (so not the 1×9, but all the others).