The Most Versatile Bike on the Planet
We at Bike Friday are firmly convinced the best bike ever designed for folks like Rob and Sandra is the ePakit.
A Brief History of the epakiT
You see, the epakit is the newest addition to the lineup that started with the pakiT. The pakiT was introduced to the world only a little over a year ago and received rave reviews for being the lightest folding bike ever AND also the smallest footprint when folded of any folding bike.
The result was a huge win on Kickstarter with the pakit selling three times the goal set for the campaign. Very few products receive more than $25,000 in sales on Kickstarter, the ePakit folding bike came home a huge winner with almost $150,000 in sales.
Bike Friday’s engineers had work for years to perfect this bike. Bike Friday has a reputation for creating bicycles that are about performance first, and that fold for convenience. Founder Alan Scholz says: “There is no reason to give away any aspect of performance in order to produce a super lightweight, compact folding bike. I’ll put the pakiT up against any bike in terms of comfort, quickness, versatility, and dependability.”
Adding Electric Assist to the packiT Folding Bike
Even as the pakiT was in the final stages of being brought to market, Alan was working on the next phase. Electric assist bikes were gaining ground all over the world, and the US market was just beginning to see the huge potential for adding electric motors to standard bicycles.
Using the approach that Apple Computer uses in product development, Bike Friday wasn’t interested in being first to market. They were willing to patiently watch the others and carefully review every approach, every motor, every controller, every battery until they were confident that they could produce a final product that was substantially better than the competition.
Bike Friday believes that they have reached the goal.
- The electric assist bike is the lightest folding bike in its class, by a lot.
- The epakiT is super easy to fold.
- It still has that super small footprint when folded. Actually fits in a backpack.
- The front wheel mounted motor is the perfect solution for a lightweight road bike.
- The batteries can be stacked based on your application for the specific day and need.
- The battery can be taken on airplanes. Most cannot.
- The epakiT is a custom-built bike allowing you to choose your size and components.
- Ride the epakiT without the electric assist for exercise.
- Replace the front wheel with a standard wheel in 3-minutes to further reduce weight.
Bike Friday has introduced the epakiT to the world and it is currently available in a Kickstarter campaign, and will be available at Bike Friday retailers in May. You can also place an order for May delivery by calling 1-541-687-0487.
What about that trip to Australia
Rob and Sandra are almost packed for their long-awaited trip. They couldn’t be more excited. The last thing to get packed is their new Bike Friday epakiT electric assist, folding bicycles. They require a bit more work than a regular fold to fit into the suitcases. Because of the long distance and the multiple plane rides they have chosen to use suit cases. They could have used the Bike Friday backpacks designed to hold the bikes.
A critical part of their decision to purchase the epakiT was the ability to carry the batteries on the plane. Because they are stackable, each unit is in compliance with the power amount allowed by the airlines and the governing authorities.
After arriving in Australia, the happy couple are ready for various excursions. When traveling in the city they will sometimes go without any assist at all on short hops, and save the batteries for the longer trips during the day.
Rob and Sandra love to go out into the more remote areas. By taking extra batteries and pedaling when possible, they are able to easily go 40 miles. On some days they have planned stops where they know they can recharge and get another 40 miles. With full assist the standard battery pack is designed to give them about a 30-mile range.
Some folks may want to pedal all the time, and that would be an option, but for Rob and Sandra they were happy to be able to switch to power when they were headed uphill or into the wind.
What About Performance?
We get this question all the time: “Can your small frame bike with the little wheels provide the comfort, quickness, handling, and durability of my road bike or hybrid. The short answer is yes. The longer answer has one “but,” and it isn’t the one you’re expecting. The epakiT will not do as well on sharp bumps, like sharp speed bumps or pot holes. That’s it. Everywhere else the epakiT is going to be equal or better than standard road bikes.
The Most Versatile Bike on the Planet
– epackiT
The epakiT electric assist folding bicycle goes anywhere you want it to go, stores where you need it to fit, travels by train, plane, bus, auto, boat, or motor home, and you can pedal or motor depending on how you feel that minute.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Air travel with even the most compact folding bike is a nightmare – no bike in existence is designed to be both compact and light enough.
I suspect the pakiT is the answer to my prayers.”
-Masha Gessen, Renowned International Journalist & Author
“The pakiT may be the most compromise-free folding bike yet.”
-TreeHugger
E-ASSIST & BATTERY SYSTEM
Modular
The real brains of the operation are the clever new stackable LiGo Batteries from our partner Grin Technologies; if you want longer-lasting power all you have to do is link up an additional battery!
An additional benefit for the weight conscious rider is that you can take as only much weight in batteries as you need for any given bike ride, and never a single ounce more!
TSA and Carry-on Compliant
Because each battery is under 100Wh it meets the safety requirements of most airlines; for the first time ever you can take your e-assist bike with you anywhere you travel!
MOBILITY
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Based on 24 years of building high performance travel & folding bikes the pakiT is a breakthrough!
It surpasses all other bikes in history with an amazing combination of being light weight, folding compactly, very clean (no chain oil), built to your size, and with a high quality ride!
Lightweight: 14.9 lbs/6.8 kg to 22 lbs/10 kg.
Compact: Folds in under 25 seconds to 38in x 24in x 10in (96cm x 61cm x 25cm).
Quick Fold V. Compact Fold
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Quick FoldOverall Folded Dimensions: 38″ (96cm) x 24″ (61cm) x 10″ (25cm) |
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Compact FoldOverall Folded Dimensions: 30″ (76cm) x 17.75″ (45cm) x 12.25″ (31cm) |
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Brand Comparison Chart
| Model | Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Sizing Options | Speeds | Approximate Folding Time | Frame Warranty |
| Bike Friday pakiT | 14.9-22 lbs. | 6.8-10.0 kg | 6 sizes | 1-11 | 24 seconds | Lifetime |
| Brompton | 22-27.5 lbs | 10.0-12.5 kg | 1 size | 6 | 25 seconds | 5 year |
| Dahon Curve D3 | 25.6 lbs | 11.6 kg | 1 size | 3 | 22 seconds | 5 year |
| Montague Urban | 29 lbs | 13.2 kg | 3 sizes | 21 | 30 seconds | Lifetime |
| Tern Link C7 | 27.3 lbs | 12.4 kg | 1 size | 7 | 25 seconds | 10 year |
| Citizen Tokyo | 30 lbs | 13.6 kg | 1 size | 6 | 25 seconds | 1 year |
| Model | Folded Dimensions (in) | Folded Dimensions (cm) |
| Bike Friday pakiT | 38″x24″x10″ (5.3 cu ft.): Folded 30″x17.75″x12.25 (3.8 cu ft.) Backpack |
96x61x25 cm (150 L): Folded 76x45x31 cm (105 L): Backpack |
| Brompton | 23″x22.2″x10.6″ (3.1 cu ft) | 58x56x27 cm (88 L) |
| Dahon Curve D3 | 26.4″x25.2″x13.3″ (5.1 cu ft.) | 67x64x34 cm (144 L) |
| Montague Urban | 36″x28″x12″ (7.0 cu ft.) | 92x71x30 cm (198 L) |
| Tern Link C7 | 33.5″x25.6″x13.4″ (6.7 cu ft.) | 85x65x34 cm (190 L) |
| Citizen Tokyo | 31″x22″x14.5″ (5.7 cu ft.) | 79x56x37 cm (161 L) |
CLEAN & GREASELESS
Gates Carbon Belt Drive System – Made in the USA
Comes with a belt drive instead of a chain, no grease!
CUSTOM FIT
Choose Your Sizing
To accommodate as many riders as possible, the pakiT is custom built in a wide range of sizes!
We’ll contact you after we receive your order to get your sizing information.
There are 6 sizes, with a lot of room for adjustability, to ensure that the bike fits you well!
Sizes to fit people from 54”/136 cm to 76”/194 cm & weighing up to 220 lbs. (100 kg).
AN ARRAY OF COLORS
VERSATILE CARRY OPTIONS
BUILD AN E-PAKIT TO SUIT YOU
The e-pakiT bikes listed below are examples of the range of options we offer.
We have many more options to fit your needs for gearing, weight and components in our pakiT elite designs.
Click here for details!
Comes in your size & choice of color.
Belt Drive upgrade available
Rider weight up to 220 lbs.
Bike weight 20 lbs + Accessories
Comes in your size & choice of color.
Belt Drive upgrade available
Rider weight up to 220 lbs.
Bike weight 20 lbs + Accessories
Comes in your size & choice of color.
Belt Drive upgrade available
Rider weight up to 220 lbs.
Bike weight 20 lbs + Accessories
WHY BIKE FRIDAY?
A family of passionate people who love the joy and liberation that a great bike offers when it fits, rides well, and you can easily take it with you.
We have been designing and building high performance travel bikes for the last 24 years in Eugene, Oregon.
Our bikes range from Touring and Road bikes to Cargo bikes, Tandems, and even Triple-rider bikes! Most pack into a suitcase for convenient travel.
We have designed several “firsts” starting with the world’s first suitcase travel bike, folding recumbent, and custom folding tandem.
We have, for nearly a decade, manufactured the lightest folding bike available anywhere- the 16 lbs.
Pocket Rocket Super Pro. Not the bike for everyone, but an important step toward realizing the pakiT.
Founded by two brothers, Alan and Hanz Scholz, Bike Friday has now entered its second generation with daughter Hanna Scholz at the helm as President of the company.
Bike Friday is proud to be a bike factory run by a woman. Hanna’s vision is to help people live high quality, active lives with high quality, convenient bikes that are a joy to ride and are easy to take anywhere.
More Praise for the pakiT
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