News from the Factory

Introducing Thru Axles and a new paint scheme at Made 2025

We were very proud to present this Bike Friday All-Packa at this year’s MADE show. This gravel-focused special was dreamed up by Walter Lapchynski, who was given full freedom to explore what the ultimate All-Packa for gravel could look like. The outcome reflects both creativity and practicality, a bike designed

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The LiGo returns: Bike Friday Electric Bikes Fly Again!

What you need to know about using the LiGo 10X with your Bike Friday The long-awaited return of the world’s only airline-checkable e-assist bicycle battery, the LiGo, is here! After several years of anticipation, Bike Friday is thrilled to announce the arrival of the newly redesigned LiGo battery, available starting

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Built in America, Connected to the World

By Hanna Scholz, President of Bike FridayMay 1, 2025 Dear Fellow Cyclists, I’ve realized it would be valuable to share with you how this 33 year old American Manufacturer is experiencing the current trade tariff situation that is said to aim for supporting American Manufacturing. For 33 years, Bike Friday

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Save Money, Avoid a Headache, Choose a Bike Friday.

Saving Money When You Travel With a Bike Friday Folding Bike (2025 Update) Traveling with your bike is one of the best ways to explore the world, stay active, and enjoy nature. But the logistics and costs can be daunting if you aren’t prepared. Enter Bike Friday folding bikes —

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From Raw Steel Tubing into my Dream Bike Friday

Witnessing my Bike Friday being built by hand by my Bike Friday peers. Even prior to my time as Bike Friday Marketing Coordinator — Bikes have been a constant part of my life. From the very first time I rode my NEXT BMX to my first day of 7th grade

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All-Packa vs Diamond Llama – Choose Your Adventure!

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.

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Blue Lug visits Bike Friday

During their recent trip to Oregon for the MADE Show, the Blue Lug team stopped by the Bike Friday factory and got to witness firsthand how Bike Friday has turned raw steel tubing into over 41,000 folding bikes since 1992. Seeing how Bike Friday folding bikes are hand built was

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Bike Friday at the 2024 MADE Show.

Our team is back from the 2024 MADE Show! This past weekend, Bike Friday’s President, Hanna Scholz along with our marketing coordinator, Daniel, bike expert, Walter and two members of our production and service teams, Jeff and Matt joined 250+ other bike builders and brands in Portland, Oregon’s Zidell Yards

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Hills and Gravel in the Vineyards of Burgundy, France.

“My aim was to drink beautiful wine, while Margaret’s was to pedal in lovely scenery. The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France was an easy intersection of these. We packed evening outfits, riding clothes, and our Bike Fridays. In Paris we picked up our tiny rental EV to drive to a B&B

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