Long time Bike Friday owner Sally C. stays nimble, and keeps up with her granddaughter on her new pakiT
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I heard about the pakiT from a Bike Friday e-mail message and originally thought about it for our grandson, who was starting college. I did call Bike Friday and upon hearing the price I knew it was more than we could spend for him, but I did think about it for myself. We travel each year
to Georgia and do a lot of biking. The pakiT would fit in our trunk for the trip down. Once we are there this Feb., I plan to fold it up, put it in the car take it out to the nearby sea islands.
to Georgia and do a lot of biking. The pakiT would fit in our trunk for the trip down. Once we are there this Feb., I plan to fold it up, put it in the car take it out to the nearby sea islands..
We previously owned a Tandem Two’sDay and rode it across Ohio and on a Nova Scotia tour. Taking that bike on the plane was a real treat. Using the granny gear on hills was a life saver. Nelson, my husband, injured his knee on the first part of the Nova Scotia trip and had to ride sag. He, as a result, toured all the bars. Every evening, I paraded the Two’sDay through the camp ground to see who wanted to try it with me for the next day and was able to have 5 great days of riding with interesting people. I sold the Two’sDay this year on e-bay and bought the pakiT with the money I made.
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I live near downtown Columbus, Ohio in German Village. I ride around the village for errands, around the park for fun and over to the trail which follows the river for a longer ride. Previously, I was riding a larger bigger heavier bike, which we nicknamed the couch, so the pakiT really has replaced the bigger bike.
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The pakiT makes riding downtown easier for me. Turns don’t take so much room. Also handling the bigger bike hurt my shoulder on a long ride. I no longer have that trouble with the pakiT. I even take the pakiT over to the the school yard nearby and weave in and out between the
playground poles and when I am finished I feel that I have had the ride I needed. I never even thought of doing that on the couch. Also, I love folding the bike up and bringing it inside without worrying about messing around with a chain and lock in the cold. Right now, we keep the pakiT in the dining room. I just unfold it and head out the door.
playground poles and when I am finished I feel that I have had the ride I needed. I never even thought of doing that on the couch. Also, I love folding the bike up and bringing it inside without worrying about messing around with a chain and lock in the cold. Right now, we keep the pakiT in the dining room. I just unfold it and head out the door..
Recently, I took the pakiT to the gym, folded it up and put it next to the equipment I was using. The manager objected because he was worried that everyone would want to bring their bike inside. I pointed out how the bike, once it is folded up, is a small package, so now, with the manager’s permission, I take the pakiT up in the elevator and put it in the employee break room. So far, no one has objected.
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I did ride the pakiT around the park this fall with my granddaughter who was on her Strider. She and I were close enough in size on our bikes that we tooled along having a great conversation about favorite trees.
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There will soon be two Pak-iTs in Columbus! Woo-hop!
How much is this bike. Do you have 3 wheelers. I have trouble with my balance now.
Hi Mary Ann, thanks for reaching out! This bicycle starts at $1190. We don’t make three wheelers, sorry to say. Feel free to email or call with any further questions: hello@bikefriday.com 1-800-777-0258