Maintenance & Tips

Walters Hot Take on the Pro’s and Con’s of Thru-Axles​

Thru-axles are not a new thing in the bike industry. They’ve been around since about the 2000s and have dominated traditional bikes, at least outside the lowest end options, for about the past decade. They’re new for Bike Friday, though. Thru-axles have now got to the point that they’re so dominant, like disc brakes, that we really must offer them. While there are certainly business reasons for this, there are also technical reasons that make thru-axles a wise choice on nearly any bike.

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November 6, 2025 11 Comments
The sun comes out on a snowy bike path while riding from Seoul to Busan Korea

Winter Escape Routes for Your Bike Friday: Community-Picked Pedals

Fold up, fly out, ride free. When the northern chill bites, Bike Friday owners know the drill: pack the bike that fits in a suitcase, chase the sun, and turn winter into prime pedaling season. Our community chimed in with dream destinations for November through February—spring-to-summer down south, dry-season bliss

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October 31, 2025 No Comments

Tips to get your bike ready for spring riding

  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

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March 13, 2023 No Comments

Spring Maintenance for your Bike Friday…

The snow has thawed, the roads are clear and for many, there is a layer of dust on your perfectly packed folding Bike Friday from your last trip. This is the time, the time when you need to start thinking about pulling out your bike, unfold it, put it all back together

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March 14, 2019 No Comments
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