--- title: "Pocket Rocket Folding Road Bikes" url: https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-pocket-rocket-road-bikes/ type: product date: 2025-01-10 modified: 2026-11-02 markdown_url: https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-pocket-rocket-road-bikes.md author: "Willie Hatfield" --- # Pocket Rocket Folding Road Bikes The Pocket Rocket was designed by Bike Friday co-founders Alan and Hanz Scholz out of a love for road racing and a desire to easily take their high performance, custom fit bikes with them on adventures around the world. This bike has a surprisingly light and nimble road bike performance feel, even though it also folds in seconds to pack into the trunk of a car or can pack into an airline check-able suitcase. It has the larger sized 20" wheels, 451mm (it is weird but the bike industry has two 20" wheel sizes!) for the best selection of road rims and tires. Fun facts about smaller wheels that road riders love: the smaller wheels are incredible climbers and you can draft several inches closer to the rider ahead of you. #### Valuable Features of the Pocket Rocket: - High performance, nimble ride, built for long miles, great on hills with 20 inches (451mm) wheels. - When folded it fits into a space 34x33x12” (varies by frame size) (86x83x31 cm) easily fits in a car trunk in minutes - Built to fit you from top tube lengths ranging 48cm to 62cm - Pocket Rocket frame built for riders up to 220 lbs (100 kg) - Packs into a standard airline check-able suitcase #### #### Choose Your Options **Note on component specifications:** The Pocket Rocket as priced on this page is a 2x9 spd with Microshift components. If you would like a different component group we can offer Shimano, SRAM and other options with a free consultation with a Bike Friday expert. **[Contact us here](mailto: info@bikefriday.com)** to set up an appointment. - ### [![Rocket Brakes](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RocketBrakes-240x240.jpg)Rocket Brakes](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RocketBrakes.jpg)[![Split Dropbar](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SplitDropbar-1-240x240.png)Split Dropbar](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SplitDropbar-1.png)[![Pro Frame Detail](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ProFrameRear-240x240.jpg)Pro Frame Detail](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ProFrameRear.jpg) - #### Made-In-House Chromoly Rack Options: [![Front Rack Set, Fits 2 Bags](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bike-Friday-Front-Rack-Set-e1667431399506.jpg)Front Rack Set, Fits 2 Bags](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bike-Friday-Front-Rack-Set-e1667431399506.jpg)[![Folding Rear Rack](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WEB-Folding-Rear-Rack-on-bike-240x240.jpg)Folding Rear Rack](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WEB-Folding-Rear-Rack-on-bike.jpg)[![Fully Loaded Touring](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/llama-on-dirt-path-240x240.jpg)Fully Loaded Touring](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/llama-on-dirt-path.jpg) **Rear Rack:** Our rear rack takes standard panniers, has a 55-pound weight limit, and has plenty of clearance under the rack for use with the Bike Friday Under-bag. And it packs flat to easily fit in a suitcase with the bike. **Front Rack:** Fits standard panniers. Rated for 25lbs each side. A must for a properly weighted touring bike for best front/rear weight balance and ride control. And it packs flat to easily fit in a suitcase with the bike. The Pocket Rocket Pro fork does not have the mid-fork mounts for this front rack, but the Pocket Rocket fork does. #### #### 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 and Packing Materials [![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:** The Bike Friday Travel Trailer frame can be added, as an addition, to the Travel Case to make a full travel system. The trailer includes everything you need to make your 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:** ![](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CINCH-STRAPS.jpg) The updated travel bag is now 10 inches wider to fit larger frames and tire sizes, 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. [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. [![](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pocket-Rocket-Pro-in-magical-woods-800x534.jpg)](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pocket-Rocket-Pro-in-magical-woods.jpg) [Questions? please email us: info@bikefriday.com](mailto:info@bikefriday.com)