past For weeks, I’ve been stomping around the world’s tiniest Bosch ebike (8 and 10) to look at me in a mix of joy and disgust. My son tried to ride, and, with a convincing argument, it was not an adult bike, but rather Children bike. I locked it on the same shelf next to my daughter’s mountain bike and she pointed out that her bike was taller than mine. I ignore them. I love this small bike.
Oregon-based Bike Friday hand-builds folding bikes of every variety, but as a small person (I’m 5’2”), I am a particular fan of the company’s tiny, light, folding bicycles. The bikes have gone up in price considerably since I first reviewed the Haul-A-Day in 2020 as one of the more affordable family electric bikes. Since then, the company has been slowly repositioning itself as a premium, custom-fitted ebike manufacturers are more expensive than the electric Brompton G series at a corresponding price.
Despite this, the motor is powerful and lighter than the brompton and You can customize it in a variety of ways – including all kinds of interesting colors and cable! I’m a big advocate you can carry, fold and lock a small bike with you. This feeling is as big as possible.
whatever you want
Photo: Adrienne
Due to the suitable bikes for customization, there are some options I like beforehand on Friday bikes. Not only can you choose the color of your bike, but you can also choose components (flat or drop handlebars? Basic 9 speed? Shimano Hub or Rohloff Belt Drive?). But, please warn that choosing your heart will add an amazing price. I asked for a 14-speed Rohloff Hub with belt drive and added $3,290 to the $5,200 price.
It has a 600-watt Bosch Performance SX Mid-Drive motor with a smaller purion display that is compatible with the Bosch ebike Flow app. Overall, it’s a shocking motor and a long-lived battery for this size (in comparison, the Brompton G-line has a 250-watt motor).
It reaches many paper stuffing and bubble wrap layers. While Friday’s bike is directly positioned, the customer is completely different from someone who might have a direct-to-consumer introduction or Aventon. Friday bikes are a professional brand for cyclists and I do have to know what I’m doing and can use my own Allen and pedal wrench. If you are not very confident in your bike building skills, I recommend signing with the store.
Photo: Adrienne
