--- title: "Bike Friday pakiT compact folding bike" url: https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-pakit-compact-folding-bike/ type: product date: 2025-03-06 modified: 2026-11-02 markdown_url: https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-pakit-compact-folding-bike.md author: "Hanna Scholz" --- # Bike Friday pakiT compact folding bike #### About the pakiT The lightest, smallest folding bike in our line is the pakiT and its so small it fits in a backpack! This remarkably compact bike is 22.5 lbs before upgrades. We were careful to maintain a high quality ride to insure you could still ride this bike for hours around town with ease while making it fold quickly and compactly to fit unobtrusively in all the situations in your daily city life. ##### More Details on the pakiT: - **6-10 lbs lighter** than other compact folding bikes. Weights ranging from 16 lbs for a custom Mk2 to 29lbs for Mk1 Electric Assist 9 speed (e-assist available for the Pakit by request only) - **High quality ride **from a sporty geometry compromised by the fold - **Quick compact locking fold** in under 20 seconds to 38″ x 24″ x 10″ (96 cm x 61 cm x 25 cm) - **Fits into small spaces -**  28″ x 17″ x 8″ (71 cm x 43 cm x 20 cm) when folded and packed into the backpack. - **For riders up to** 190 lbs (86 kg) on Mk2 models and 220 lbs (100 kg) on the standard Mk1 models. - **Compact wheel size **– The pakIT comes with a 16″ wheel which means it can easily fit into small spaces while still offering a great ride. ##### This 45-second video shows how the pakiT folds and unfolds: #### Options to Customize Your Bike: [![Handlebars](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Handlebars-400x400.jpg)Handlebars](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Handlebars.jpg) [![pakiT gears](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pakIT-gears-400x400.jpg)pakiT gears](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pakIT-gears.jpg) --- ![](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pakitbackpacksq-250x250.jpg)The pakiT fits in a back pack in just a few minutes of disassembly #### Travel System Options: ##### pakiT Backpack: The pakiT can be easily packed into a backpack you can wear for easy navigation through trains stations, subways and other situations you want to have your hands free for other things. Check out this video [HERE.](https://youtu.be/8yUAD_ndcnQ) Like most of our accessories, the pakiT Backpack is made right here in Eugene, Oregon. #### Travel System Options: [![Travel Case and Packing Materials](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Travel-System-e1684796960909.jpg)Travel Case and Packing Materials](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Travel-System-e1684796960909.jpg) ##### Travel Case plus packing materials: to protect your bike while traveling [![Travel Case with Trailer Frame packed inside](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC03961-240x240.jpeg)Travel Case with Trailer Frame packed inside](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC03961.jpeg) [![Travel Case and Trailer attached](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC03953-240x240.jpeg)Travel Case and Trailer attached](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC03953.jpeg) ##### 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. --- **Un-Boxing your new pakiT**: (Video made by a Bike Friday Customer) **Packing your new pakiT for travel: **(Video made by a Bike Friday Customer)** ** --- #### 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 and pick-up /ship date (production takes 5-7 weeks on average) and confirm any 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. [Ask for Bike Expert Consultation Before Ordering](mailto:sales@bikefriday.com) --- ###### 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. [Questions? please email us: info@bikefriday.com](mailto:info@bikefriday.com) ![](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/P6290021-web-copy-450x300.jpg) ![](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ezgif.com-speed1.gif) ##### Read PakiT Customer Bike Reviews Below