In an era when 98% of bikes sold in the U.S. are imported, we are proud to continue handcrafting every single Bike Friday in our Eugene, Oregon factory, just like we first did in 1992. As the cycling industry faces new tariffs, we were relieved when Representative Earl Blumenauer, an
Check out some of the best fall ride recommendations from the Bike Friday community below. Here are top recommendations from the Bike Friday community, spanning from local rides in the Pacific Northwest to scenic routes in Virginia. Grab your Bike Friday, and ride into autumn! Rides: Swift Summit Northwest –
From flat tires to freezing winds, the challenges Sporks On Wheels faced during their 3-month trip were countless, but their determination did not weaken. “There’s beauty in nature that can only be appreciated while riding on two wheels at 7 mph” Jose, Alina, Ademi, Arsen & Arlan shared about their
Honoring Fallen Police at the Police Unity Tour on a New World Tourist. Did you know that folding bikes have military roots? Since their invention by the French Military in the 1890’s, folding bikes quickly gained popularity with police as well as civilians. 130 years later, police and bicycles come
Staying safe when buying and selling to third parties online Buying and selling bikes within our Bike Friday community is a great way to find the perfect ride or pass on a beloved bike to a new owner. However, as with any online marketplace, there are risks of scams. To
By Bike Friday Designer Willie Hatfield What is Bike Friday’s “BF Boost”? The hub is offset 7mm to the driveside, while the rim and tire stay centered. BF Boost uses the existing 56mm chain-line developed for DH bikes and Super Boost Plus 157 but uses frame off-set rather than
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bike Friday’s 2024 All-Packa Continues Tradition of American Craftsmanship: New Game-Changing Features Added To The Ultimate Folding Bikepacking Bike Made Just For You [Eugene Oregon, October 18th, 2023] — “If I had to create a short list of game-changing bikes in the last decades of bikepacking—a
The Haul-a-Day Elite carries the load for a two day adventure through the most spectacular Cascade Crossing in Oregon for a group of friends from Eugene! The McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway is almost a 4,000 foot climb from the west and a 2,000 foot climb from the east. Tons of
Spring/ Summer Tune-up Checklist: Dust off the dirt – Clean away dirt and grease of the past. Rust free is the goal – Check for visible signs of rust, especially on brake cables and chain – rusted brake cables should be replaced. Lube it up – Clean your
How the All-Packa and Packalope bars came to be by Willie Hatfield The origination of the All-Packa In 2020 I started a program of research and development (AKA tinkering) with the high aim of creating the ultimate bikerafting bike. The code name was Tardigrade AKA Water Bear. Bikerafting
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