Description
About the Diamond Llama
This is our burliest frame made for adventure – especially when the pavement ends. It handles gravel grinding, snow and dirt trails particularly well for 20-inch wheels (with the appropriate tires). It’s ready to accompany you on a fully-loaded tour, hundreds of miles across a continent, or exploring your favorite old logging roads. We only use industry standard components (zero proprietary parts) to make the bike easier to maintain over a long life of use.
The Diamond Llama is one of the only folding bikes in the world that can take a heavier rider. Most folding bike companies design to max around 230lbs total rider weight. Bike Friday creates models for rugged use with up to 330lbs max rider weight (with custom frame upgrades). The standard diamond frame is built for riders up to 260-lbs. We want to help every rider find a bike that fits them.
See our quick comparison guide between the All-Packa and Diamond Llama on our blog.
Select Options for Your Bike:
Rack Options:
Rear Rack:
This rear rack takes standard pannier bags and has plenty of clearance for use with the Bike Friday Under-bag and a 55-pound weight limit.
Front Rack Info:
Fits standard panniers. This strong & light front rack is made of 3/8″ tubular 4130 Chromoly steel. Rated for 25lbs each side. A must for a properly weighted touring bike for front /rear best weight balance and ride control.
Travel System Options:
Travel Case plus packing materials: to protect your bike while traveling
Travel Trailer added to Travel Case:
The Bike Friday Travel Trailer frame can be added as a choice to the Travel Case to make a full travel system. The Travel Trailer includes everything you need to make a Travel Case into a tow-ready trailer. The system includes the aluminum trailer frame, two (12″) wheels, protective socks for packaging and one reflective flag and thumb nuts to connect your travel suitcase.
The trailer package also comes with a rear hub axle mounted hitch. This hitch can be used in place of a bike-specific hitch, or as a connection method on another bike so you can swap your trailer system quickly to another bike. There is a male air nipple included as well (integrated into the axle hitch).
The gross weight limit for the trailer is 75 pounds. This includes the weight of the trailer (6.7lbs/2.95 kg) and the average case weight is 13lbs, so the total capacity for your gear is 55lbs.
All felt packing bags and blankets are made from Eco-Fi fleece, a product made of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.
Soft Travel Bag:
The travel bag is now 10 inches wider to fit larger frames and tire sizes and now features side cinch straps and stuffs into its own pocket. The Bike Friday Travel Bag allows you to easily carry or store your Bike Friday. Quick-fold your bike, fit it into its durable bag, and zip up! Black nylon coated pack fabric. Two sturdy woven handles and an adjustable shoulder strap allow you to carry your bike onto the bus, train or elevator with ease. A good way to keep it protected in the trunk of your vehicle too. Fits all single Bike Fridays. Wt: 672 grams. Rolls up to 4 1/2″ diameter, 14″ long. Proudly made here in Eugene, Oregon.
How to order your bike on this page:
- Follow all the steps in the drop-down menus above then “Add to cart” and follow steps in your cart to purchase.
- A Bike Friday Expert will follow up with you to determine your sizing, pick-up /ship date (production takes 5-7 weeks on average) and confirm any other needed details about your order.
- Then you get your bike!
Additional Ways to Order with More Options:
We offer many more options than we can post here without overwhelming people. We can likely build what you are looking for. Just contact us and tell a friendly Bike Expert what you are looking for.
Bike Friday 10 Year WarrantyWe have a strong warranty on our frames against defects in material and/or workmanship for 10 years. Warranty is non-transferable. Bicycle components (excluding tires, chain, cables, etc.) generally have a 1-year limited warranty. CLICK HERE for full warranty information.
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I'm from Singapore and own a Bike Friday Diamond Llama..drop by their factory and was offered a tour of the factory. They were very nice and accommodating.. Thank you very much..You guys are great..
In 2016 I ordered my first Bike Friday, a heavy duty Diamond Llama because I wanted to travel with my own bike. This is the most versatile, fun bike I have ever had because it handles all kinds of riding, AND you can take it with you. I got the heavy Diamond Llama because I am 6’3”/250 and needed to carry stuff along with handling some rougher terrain. The bike originally came mostly stock, but with a 3-speed hub. The 3 speed did not last long. As a tinkerer/part-time mech, I have tried multiple drive trains, tires, and cockpits from drop bar roadie with 1x11 and skinny rubber, to mountain bike 2.1’s with 1x11 and Paul brakes. Currently, I run a straight bar gravel set-up with 1x9 Microshift and find it the most versatile. My FridayeNVy was mostly a daily commuter and gravel tourer with many miles at home and in Europe on trips. I did not hesitate to run it with my friends up in Sierras around Lake Tahoe on mountain trails like the Flume, or throw skinny tires (and the big chainring) on and do a couple triathlons. With a few simple bags/mounts, week-long+ tours or bikepacking is not a problem with this bike. My main luggage system was using the Klickfix mount on the nice long steerer tube with a basket or pannier clipped on, a frame bag in the triangle, and a Tailfin strap-on bag on the seat post. I never really mounted racks on the Friday because it made it harder to pack. If I were going to order the same bike today I would look at:
Microshift super short 1x9 with a 42t (+/- per your strength, age, terrain) chainring (Surly steel ring is the best and 9-speed compatible), run a v-brake up front for packing ease(I don’t like packing the front wheel with a disk rotor on it, so a vbrake is just easier, but I’m pretty sure Bike Friday won’t like it, sorry. To be fair, my neighbor packs his front disc with no problems.) and an upgraded mechanical disk caliper rear like a TRP Spyke, and Schwalbe Smart Sam’s 47/1.85’s. Grab the Bike Friday triangle bag for tools/spares/snacks and the Klickfix mount for the steerer tube with the Ortlieb City basket, and you have a do-it-all commuter, shopper, tourer, and easy mountain bike that goes everywhere. As Bike Friday’s Oregon neighbor says: Just do it!
I bought my Bike Friday through this website almost 3 years ago. I am still enjoying every ride! I live in NYC and the size of the Llama makes elevator trips, basic city life so much easier. Of course being able to fold it helps! On my commute to work or riding tours, my Llama always makes me smile. I am so glad I decided to buy it and enjoy it! Thanks Bike Friday (and Walter for helping me get the right set up)
Several years ago I converted my Pocket Llama to an eBike. I used a local company in my home town called Park City Electric to convert my Bike Friday. It cost me an additional $2K to do the retrofit. $1.7K for battery and motor. $300.00 for the conversion labor. I have been amazed how well the geometry and steel frame of my Bike Friday Pocket Llama has accommodated the transition to a road/gravel eBike. I have a smile on my face whenever I take my converted eBike Friday to the grocery store, to a rendezvous with a friend, for a town errand, to a trailhead. My question to all is: why use a 4000 lb. vehicle to transport a 150 lb. individual when you can have the enjoyment of using an 45 lb. eBike. The conversion added some weight to the bike; but the motor has no problem handling the additional weight. Thanks Bike Friday for a great bicycle.
-Anne
I am very late writing a review. I have a llama and have to say, it’s an incredible bike. Well assembled with a high attention to detail. Almost more importantly, I received stellar customer service AFTER my purchase and delivery. Customer service is often severely lacking these days post purchase but I couldn’t be happier with the level of support I received from Bike Friday. Keep up the good work!! Thanks!
Aloha!
I am extremely happy with my Bike Friday Pocket Llama and my only regret is not buying one 15 years ago. The ordering process was smooth and I found all the staff at Bike Friday to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Communication was excellent and they met their production timelines. And, I thought the cost was very fair for a custom bicycle. The company and bike has exceeded my expectations. My Pocket Llama was originally purchased as a travel bike. Being a lifelong cyclist I grew tired of poor fitting rentals. Over many years I have dialed in an upright riding position that is ideal for my style of riding. I provided Bike Friday with accurate measurements of my “favorite” bike and they duplicated the position on the Pocket Llama. I’m on the tall side and was concerned that something might not be right but they nailed it. We have a lot of poorly maintained roads on Oahu so I wanted the fattest tires possible for a cushy ride. The Pocket Llama offers the widest tire clearance of the various models. The ride is very smooth and comfortable. At home in Hawaii I have a Bionx system installed. But, the motor is too heavy to travel with and airlines will not allow the battery. So, when I travel the Bionx system stays at home. I love to ride the bike paths in Boulder, Colorado. I finally have a bike that fits perfectly and is super comfortable. On my last trip I was surprised how many compliments the Bike Friday received. I’m talking heads turning, pedestrians stopping to admire it, and positive comments from the young and old. It really says something when you hear that many compliments in a bike town like Boulder. My last trip to Boulder was extra special thanks to Bike Friday!
David Fitzgerald,
Kaneohe, Hawaii
In 2008 I bought a Pocket Expedition, which was the "out of a box" version of the Llama. With my previous touring bike having over 40K miles on it, and needing too many parts replaced, it was time for a "fly for free" upgrade!
When opening the neon my first response was "No Way! This can never ride any good". Eight miles later I was trying to shift gears with my thumbs (trigger shifters of my old bike) while the Pocket Expedition has grip shifters. I had already "forgotten" I was riding "little wheels". That is how quickly I got used to the Pocket Expedition.
Great for touring, commuting, day rides. No regrets at all. Actually, my wife is in need of a new bike, and we are eye-balling the New World Tourist for her.
Frida, a Pocket Llama, is now just over 3 years old but has cycled over 12,000 km covering Asia and Vancouver, BC, area, through hills, gravel, dirt, flood, etc., all with her original parts and components!
She has earned the respect from many cyclists and bike mechanics with her performance. There was no other problem but four flats for that long stretch.
Her maiden voyage was crossing India from Agra to Kanyakumari, reaching the tip of the subcontinent after two months on the road.
In the Fall of 2013, it traveled from Shanghai to Singapore for three months when finally the chain worn out and the tires had so many cuts that finally they had to be replaced.
Between the two big tours, she had reached the beaches and mountains of Vancouver area, Southern Vancouver Island and the Pacific Northwest.
Frida is truly the Little Bike that could and definitely would take up any challenge thrown at her without hesitation.
I purchased a Mini Cooper and did not want to put racks on the roof. I saw an ad for Bike Friday so I stopped by and having never been there, was very impressed with their products.
I ride both road and mountain bikes and after discussions with the sales person, decided on the Pocket Expedition [the equivalent to a Pocket Llama].
Initially, the most important part was that fit in the back of the Cooper. When traveling, I love getting to my daily destination early, jumping on my bike and exploring the area.
I find the Pocket perfect for the task. I really enjoy riding it and now ride it from my home for workouts. It is just a fun bike to ride.
Because it is a mountain oriented bike, I have no concerns about riding it over rough surfaces, jumping curbs and covering whatever comes across my path.
I chose the Pocket Llama (mountain bike version) for the smooth ride and the versatility. The thickest Schwalbe Big Apple Tires fit my Llama fork and frame. It is supposed to be an efficient tire. I don't feel like I'm losing much speed with the low rolling resistant tires. I don't feel the bumps in the roads and found out by chance that the tires will soak up a lot. It probably doesn't have the precise handling of a road tire. But the 20" rims keeps the handling predictable. Although, I usually ride on decent trails, I will probably need the semi off-road capability when I go back to Switzerland. Of the many bikes that I own, I always ride the Bike Friday. It has been reliable and comfortable. Add ons: Brooks B17 Saddle, Origin 8 Drop Bar Ends.
Osman Ahmad –
I’m from Singapore and own a Bike Friday Diamond Llama..drop by their factory and was offered a tour of the factory. They were very nice and accommodating.. Thank you very much..You guys are great..
Mike Scott –
In 2016 I ordered my first Bike Friday, a heavy duty Diamond Llama because I wanted to travel with my own bike. This is the most versatile, fun bike I have ever had because it handles all kinds of riding, AND you can take it with you. I got the heavy Diamond Llama because I am 6’3”/250 and needed to carry stuff along with handling some rougher terrain. The bike originally came mostly stock, but with a 3-speed hub. The 3 speed did not last long. As a tinkerer/part-time mech, I have tried multiple drive trains, tires, and cockpits from drop bar roadie with 1×11 and skinny rubber, to mountain bike 2.1’s with 1×11 and Paul brakes. Currently, I run a straight bar gravel set-up with 1×9 Microshift and find it the most versatile. My FridayeNVy was mostly a daily commuter and gravel tourer with many miles at home and in Europe on trips. I did not hesitate to run it with my friends up in Sierras around Lake Tahoe on mountain trails like the Flume, or throw skinny tires (and the big chainring) on and do a couple triathlons. With a few simple bags/mounts, week-long+ tours or bikepacking is not a problem with this bike. My main luggage system was using the Klickfix mount on the nice long steerer tube with a basket or pannier clipped on, a frame bag in the triangle, and a Tailfin strap-on bag on the seat post. I never really mounted racks on the Friday because it made it harder to pack. If I were going to order the same bike today I would look at:
Microshift super short 1×9 with a 42t (+/- per your strength, age, terrain) chainring (Surly steel ring is the best and 9-speed compatible), run a v-brake up front for packing ease(I don’t like packing the front wheel with a disk rotor on it, so a vbrake is just easier, but I’m pretty sure Bike Friday won’t like it, sorry. To be fair, my neighbor packs his front disc with no problems.) and an upgraded mechanical disk caliper rear like a TRP Spyke, and Schwalbe Smart Sam’s 47/1.85’s. Grab the Bike Friday triangle bag for tools/spares/snacks and the Klickfix mount for the steerer tube with the Ortlieb City basket, and you have a do-it-all commuter, shopper, tourer, and easy mountain bike that goes everywhere. As Bike Friday’s Oregon neighbor says: Just do it!
K Gilbert –
I bought my Bike Friday through this website almost 3 years ago. I am still enjoying every ride! I live in NYC and the size of the Llama makes elevator trips, basic city life so much easier. Of course being able to fold it helps! On my commute to work or riding tours, my Llama always makes me smile. I am so glad I decided to buy it and enjoy it! Thanks Bike Friday (and Walter for helping me get the right set up)
Anne –
Several years ago I converted my Pocket Llama to an eBike. I used a local company in my home town called Park City Electric to convert my Bike Friday. It cost me an additional $2K to do the retrofit. $1.7K for battery and motor. $300.00 for the conversion labor. I have been amazed how well the geometry and steel frame of my Bike Friday Pocket Llama has accommodated the transition to a road/gravel eBike. I have a smile on my face whenever I take my converted eBike Friday to the grocery store, to a rendezvous with a friend, for a town errand, to a trailhead. My question to all is: why use a 4000 lb. vehicle to transport a 150 lb. individual when you can have the enjoyment of using an 45 lb. eBike. The conversion added some weight to the bike; but the motor has no problem handling the additional weight. Thanks Bike Friday for a great bicycle.
Kelly K –
I am very late writing a review. I have a llama and have to say, it’s an incredible bike. Well assembled with a high attention to detail. Almost more importantly, I received stellar customer service AFTER my purchase and delivery. Customer service is often severely lacking these days post purchase but I couldn’t be happier with the level of support I received from Bike Friday. Keep up the good work!! Thanks!
David Fitzgerald –
I finally have a bike that fits perfectly
Aloha!
I am extremely happy with my Bike Friday Pocket Llama and my only regret is not buying one 15 years ago. The ordering process was smooth and I found all the staff at Bike Friday to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Communication was excellent and they met their production timelines. And, I thought the cost was very fair for a custom bicycle. The company and bike has exceeded my expectations. My Pocket Llama was originally purchased as a travel bike. Being a lifelong cyclist I grew tired of poor fitting rentals. Over many years I have dialed in an upright riding position that is ideal for my style of riding. I provided Bike Friday with accurate measurements of my “favorite” bike and they duplicated the position on the Pocket Llama. I’m on the tall side and was concerned that something might not be right but they nailed it. We have a lot of poorly maintained roads on Oahu so I wanted the fattest tires possible for a cushy ride. The Pocket Llama offers the widest tire clearance of the various models. The ride is very smooth and comfortable. At home in Hawaii I have a Bionx system installed. But, the motor is too heavy to travel with and airlines will not allow the battery. So, when I travel the Bionx system stays at home. I love to ride the bike paths in Boulder, Colorado. I finally have a bike that fits perfectly and is super comfortable. On my last trip I was surprised how many compliments the Bike Friday received. I’m talking heads turning, pedestrians stopping to admire it, and positive comments from the young and old. It really says something when you hear that many compliments in a bike town like Boulder. My last trip to Boulder was extra special thanks to Bike Friday!
David Fitzgerald,
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Marco Werkhoven –
Pocket Expedition!
In 2008 I bought a Pocket Expedition, which was the “out of a box” version of the Llama. With my previous touring bike having over 40K miles on it, and needing too many parts replaced, it was time for a “fly for free” upgrade!
When opening the neon my first response was “No Way! This can never ride any good”. Eight miles later I was trying to shift gears with my thumbs (trigger shifters of my old bike) while the Pocket Expedition has grip shifters. I had already “forgotten” I was riding “little wheels”. That is how quickly I got used to the Pocket Expedition.
Great for touring, commuting, day rides. No regrets at all. Actually, my wife is in need of a new bike, and we are eye-balling the New World Tourist for her.
lani schultz –
Frida the Little Bike That Could
Frida, a Pocket Llama, is now just over 3 years old but has cycled over 12,000 km covering Asia and Vancouver, BC, area, through hills, gravel, dirt, flood, etc., all with her original parts and components!
She has earned the respect from many cyclists and bike mechanics with her performance. There was no other problem but four flats for that long stretch.
Her maiden voyage was crossing India from Agra to Kanyakumari, reaching the tip of the subcontinent after two months on the road.
In the Fall of 2013, it traveled from Shanghai to Singapore for three months when finally the chain worn out and the tires had so many cuts that finally they had to be replaced.
Between the two big tours, she had reached the beaches and mountains of Vancouver area, Southern Vancouver Island and the Pacific Northwest.
Frida is truly the Little Bike that could and definitely would take up any challenge thrown at her without hesitation.
Ronald Wardman –
I purchased a Mini Cooper and did not want to put racks on the roof. I saw an ad for Bike Friday so I stopped by and having never been there, was very impressed with their products.
I ride both road and mountain bikes and after discussions with the sales person, decided on the Pocket Expedition [the equivalent to a Pocket Llama].
Initially, the most important part was that fit in the back of the Cooper. When traveling, I love getting to my daily destination early, jumping on my bike and exploring the area.
I find the Pocket perfect for the task. I really enjoy riding it and now ride it from my home for workouts. It is just a fun bike to ride.
Because it is a mountain oriented bike, I have no concerns about riding it over rough surfaces, jumping curbs and covering whatever comes across my path.
Sunny L –
I chose the Pocket Llama (mountain bike version) for the smooth ride and the versatility. The thickest Schwalbe Big Apple Tires fit my Llama fork and frame. It is supposed to be an efficient tire. I don’t feel like I’m losing much speed with the low rolling resistant tires. I don’t feel the bumps in the roads and found out by chance that the tires will soak up a lot. It probably doesn’t have the precise handling of a road tire. But the 20″ rims keeps the handling predictable. Although, I usually ride on decent trails, I will probably need the semi off-road capability when I go back to Switzerland. Of the many bikes that I own, I always ride the Bike Friday. It has been reliable and comfortable. Add ons: Brooks B17 Saddle, Origin 8 Drop Bar Ends.
Tom Diaz –
I’ve owned my Llama since early 2005 and it has enriched my travel experiences throughout the world. It’s been to Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, Japan, California and currently in Afghanistan. I love the ride and it has never let me down. It came with the Cane Creek Thudbuster seatpost from the Pocket Gnu and the 27 speed drivetrain with SRAM shifters. I’ve added road, mountain, touring and studded tires, fenders, seat post rack & pannier trunk, lights, handlebar bag and a GPS/heart rate monitor with exercise logging. I usually use a Brooks Conquest saddle on a basic alloy post, but the conditions here in Afghanistan (rain, heat, dust) convinced me to use the Thudbuster with a WTB saddle. My future plans include turning its Samsonite suitcase into a trailer.