Comments on: Packing My “Bike Friday” Folding Bicycle For The Very First Time http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/ Bicycle Touring Pro Mon, 21 May 2012 08:37:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Douglas Straight http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-7538 Douglas Straight Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:29:26 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/#comment-7538 Darren, I just watched your video on packing your NWT. I really laughed because I went through the same thing with my first BF, an Air Llama. I thought I'd never get that bike in the suitcase. But of coure practice makes perfect. I've done it so many times that I can definately pack it faster than someone packing a suitcase the same size. The BF has taken my travelling with a bike to another level. I actually enjoy travelling with a packable bike now cause it is so easy and I get to ride my favorite bike anywhere. I've never had any problems with airlines. I've never been asked what's inside the suitcase and no one has ever opened it for inspection. The bike always arrives to my destination safely. I have just recently purchased my second custom made BF, it being a Pocket Llama (received it on June 20, '10). This one has the folding seatpost and handlebar stem to make travelling even easier mainly on trains and buses. I have no auto, I travel by public transport and this bike makes it a breeze. I have the Llamas mainly cause I have the option of using 2.10' tires if I want. BF's are so awesome. Really glad to hear you've gotten into the BF world and enjoy hearing your feedback. Your website is right on. You are very inspiring. Thanks so much. Darren,
I just watched your video on packing your NWT. I really laughed because I went through the same thing with my first BF, an Air Llama. I thought I’d never get that bike in the suitcase. But of coure practice makes perfect. I’ve done it so many times that I can definately pack it faster than someone packing a suitcase the same size. The BF has taken my travelling with a bike to another level. I actually enjoy travelling with a packable bike now cause it is so easy and I get to ride my favorite bike anywhere. I’ve never had any problems with airlines. I’ve never been asked what’s inside the suitcase and no one has ever opened it for inspection. The bike always arrives to my destination safely. I have just recently purchased my second custom made BF, it being a Pocket Llama (received it on June 20, ’10). This one has the folding seatpost and handlebar stem to make travelling even easier mainly on trains and buses. I have no auto, I travel by public transport and this bike makes it a breeze. I have the Llamas mainly cause I have the option of using 2.10′ tires if I want. BF’s are so awesome. Really glad to hear you’ve gotten into the BF world and enjoy hearing your feedback. Your website is right on. You are very inspiring. Thanks so much.

]]> By: My Interview With “Bike Friday” | Bicycle Touring Pro - Inspiration For A New Generation Of Bicycle Travelers http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-4079 My Interview With “Bike Friday” | Bicycle Touring Pro - Inspiration For A New Generation Of Bicycle Travelers Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:21:35 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/#comment-4079 [...] with a Bike Friday New World Tourist folding bicycle. I posted a few short articles (here, here, here, and here) about my new bicycle and received quite a bit of [...] [...] with a Bike Friday New World Tourist folding bicycle. I posted a few short articles (here, here, here, and here) about my new bicycle and received quite a bit of [...]

]]> By: Ron Taylor http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Ron Taylor Thu, 29 May 2008 19:15:20 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/packing-my-%e2%80%9cbike-friday%e2%80%9d-folding-bicycle-for-the-very-first-time/#comment-96 Darren; I just watched your video on Bike Friday. I have owned a Pocket Llama since the early 90's. It is my primary bike. The key to your packing issue, as you correctly point out, is practice. Once you have practiced it becomes "no big deal". On one trip I proved that if we get our luggage at the same time, I can build the Friday and have the trailer built and take off by the time it takes a family of four to pack their vacation luggage in a mid-sized car and head off to their destination. Another key point for your website is that if you have a touring bike you love, Bike Friday will walk you through taking the measurements to custom-make your Bike Friday to mirror that favorite touring bike. At the time I ordered my Llama I owned a Miyata 610 which was the most comfortable bike I had ever owned. For over 12 years I essentially ad only one bike because the Llama and the Miyata felt exactly the same. I've ridden the Llama on several tours including the Tour de Wyoming in 2005 and last summer I rode on a self-contained tour across Nebraska Good luck with your New World Tourist. I'll bet you'll love it Ron Taylor http://www.bicycletouringpro.com/photos/various/holbrook.jpg Darren;

I just watched your video on Bike Friday.

I have owned a Pocket Llama since the early 90′s. It is my primary bike. The key to your packing issue, as you correctly point out, is practice. Once you have practiced it becomes “no big deal”.

On one trip I proved that if we get our luggage at the same time, I can build the Friday and have the trailer built and take off by the time it takes a family of four to pack their vacation luggage in a mid-sized car and head off to their destination.

Another key point for your website is that if you have a touring bike you love, Bike Friday will walk you through taking the measurements to custom-make your Bike Friday to mirror that favorite touring bike. At the time I ordered my Llama I owned a Miyata 610 which was the most comfortable bike I had ever owned. For over 12 years I essentially ad only one bike because the Llama and the Miyata felt exactly the same.

I’ve ridden the Llama on several tours including the Tour de Wyoming in 2005 and last summer I rode on a self-contained tour across Nebraska

Good luck with your New World Tourist. I’ll bet you’ll love it

Ron Taylor

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