Bike Friday pakiT User manual

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Using Your Bike Friday®
Green Gear Cycling, Inc.
3364 W 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402
800-777-0258 USA & Canada
[phone] Int’l • [phone] Fax
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version 8/17/23

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Table of Contents
The story behind pakiT 3
The growth of pakiT 4
Anatomy of a Bike Friday pakiT 5
Congratulations / If You Need Help 6
A Word on Safety / Your Tools 7
Using a Quick Release 8-9
Unpacking your pakiT 10
Assembly: Remove packing materials & loose parts 11
Unfold frame 11
Mount Stemriser 11
Install Handlebars 12
Install Seatmast/Seatpost 12
Install Pedals 13
Remove Fork Spreader 13
Install Wheel QR 13
Install Front Wheel 13
Pedal Installation Tips 14
Double Check Your Bike Friday 15
PakiT Quickfold Instructions 16-18
Packing your PakiT in a TravelCase: 19
Remove Accessories 19
Remove Pedals 19
Remove Seatmast / Seatpost 19
Open Front Brake 20
Remove Front Wheel 20
Install Fork Spreader 20
Remove Handlebars 21
Remove Stemriser 21
Remove Seatmast/Post/Saddle 21
Install Packing Materials 21
Photo of Packing Materials 22
Fold the PakiT 22
Placing pakiT into TravelCase 22
Inserting Crush Protector 23
Bike Friday Maintenance 24
Airport and Travel Tips 25
Warranty Information 26-27

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The story behind pakiT
A note from Bike Friday Co-Founder Alan Scholz:
Thank you for purchasing our Bike Friday PakiT. Your bike is
an example of the wonderful empowering relationships we
have with our customers.
Why we created the pakiT
More and more people are living busy lives in the city, stuck
inside buildings, trains, buses, cars and airplanes for 95% of
each day. We wanted to build a bike that clearly ts a busy
city lifestyle, while oering people more joy and health
with a super-convenient design that allows a bike to always
be with them wherever they are.
We believe people are happier and healthier when they
are free to roam under their own power, and do it daily.
The right bike is what makes this possible. For 21st century
city life, the bike needs to easily travel, be compact, light
enough to carry, sized to t the rider, and have a high qual-
ity ride. The pakiT, equipped with all of these traits, will
truly liberate a busy person in the urban jungle.
I hope you enjoy your ride,
Alan Scholz
A Bike Friday pakiT on tour
in Europe.

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The growth of pakiT
We have found the limitations of most folding bikes are:
• Heavy - Hard to take up stairs, into buildings, onto pub-
lic transit.
• Have Greasy Chains - Hard to keep nice clothes clean.
• Come in Only 1 Size - Doesn’t t most people well for
regular riding.
• Few Gear Options - Hard to ride on hills or at a fast
pace.
• Proprietary Components - Makes customizing impossible
or costly.
The pakiT bike is a breakthrough that addresses
each of these areas:
• Light - Easily carried with a single arm, or in the back-
pack.
• Belt Drive Option- Grease free, maintenance free, lasts
longer than a chain.
• Come in Multiple Sizes - Fits a wide range of riders from
54” to 76”.
• Many Gear Options - Great for whatever style of riding
you prefer!
• Standard Industry Components - Easy to upgrade & cus-
tomize.

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Anatomy of a pakiT
Saddle
Seatpost
Seatpost QR*
Seatmast
Kickstand
Rear end
Release
Button
Seatstay
Cassette
Derailleur Chainstay
Rear brake Pedal
Chainring
Monotube
Seatmast QR*
Stem Handlebars
Attachment Pin
Stem Mast
Stem Riser
Safety Button
Stem Collar QR*
Front Brake
Fork
*QR – Quick Release
Crank

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Extra Accessories
We also sell bicycle and travel accessories. Whether you
are riding the local back roads or venturing into foreign
lands we have the gear you need. Call or email us for infor-
mation on spare tires, tubes, replacement parts, fenders,
racks, bags, or other items to complete your Travel System.
Congratulations!
You have just purchased the nest travel bicycle available
today. Your bike has been carefully designed and con-
structed for your personal travel needs. All of our bikes are
manufactured in our Eugene, Oregon factory by real
cyclists who care about our customers and our products.
Please take your time reviewing this manual before you
assemble your new Bike Friday. You will nd your new
bicycle to be simple and reliable anywhere you go!
More Information
To check out our products, nd other useful information,
discover Bike Friday events and Yak with other Bike Friday
owners on the bulletin board, go to our main website at:
www.bikefriday.com
Blue skies and happy trails from Green Gear Cycling
If You Need Help . . .
If you need technical assistance with any Green Gear®
Cycling product, or are unclear on the proper operation of
your Bike Friday, please call us and a Service Technician
will help you get back on the road. Our toll-free number in
the US and Canada is 800-777-0258; international is +1-541-
687-0487. Normal business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday Pacic Time. You can also email
service questions to [e-mail].
Welcome to the Community

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A Word on Safety
Bicycles are a lot of fun, but improper use can result in
harm. Please, always ride safely!
• Always wear a helmet.
• Follow the rules of the road, and be courteous.
• Use front and rear lights after dark.
• Dress appropriately for the weather, the season, and
lighting conditions. Be seen!
• Always carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump and a tool
kit.
• Keep your bicycle in good shape.
• Check your tire pressure before every ride.
• Make sure all quick releases are secure.
• Have your bicycle routinely serviced for trouble-free
travels.
Your Tools
All Bike Friday bicycles are delivered with a com-
bination 5/6mm S-wrench [right]. This wrench
should get your new bike on the road (along with
your own pedal wrench). Leave it in your bike
tool bag so that you always have it handy.
All bikes ordered with a TravelCase™ suitcase also come with
a tool pouch [right].
In the tool pouch you
will nd some cotton
gloves to keep your
hands clean, a folding
tool set, and a 4mm
ball-end driver.
We encourage you to
learn how to work on
your own bike. If you
are not familiar with
bicycle maintenance,
consider taking a local
class. It will improve
your condence and
self-suciency as you venture across the globe.

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Using a Quick Release
Using Those Nifty Quick Releases
On a cold and snowy day in the 1927 Gran Premio della
Vittoria, a tired and numb Tullio Campagnolo struggled
with the frozen wing nuts on his rear wheel while trying to
change gears. In a moment of frustration and inspiration
Campagnolo envisioned the modern quick release. The
bicycle world was transformed.
The quick release is one of those simple but great inventions
that really makes life better. However, if used incorrectly,
you can potentially endanger yourself. Although a reliable
and safe product, some people have been injured because
they didn’t know how to properly use this elegant device.
Your Bike Friday PakiT has several of them. If you are not
familiar with their operation, PLEASE study these directions
carefully. If you are still unclear on their operation, call us or
contact your favorite local bike shop before you ride!
Quick Release Operation
A quick release is a simple cam with a lever that swings
through an arc that is square to the axle. As the lever moves,
the cam clamps the wheel to the frame, or secures the frame
joint. It is not a wing nut to be rotated around the axle.
The tension on the quick release is controlled by how tight
the knurled nut on the other end is set. Only wheel quick
releases have the small cone-shaped springs. Note that the
small ends of the springs face toward the center of the hub.
Quick Release Maintenance
We recommend adding a few drops of light oil to the lever
where it enters the cap several times per year. This will
keep your quick release working smoothly for years.
Open
Close
Knurled Nut
(adjust tightness here)
QR Lever
(Loose)
(Starts getting
tight here)
(Sti)
Springs
Cam

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Using a Quick Release
Double-Check!
Ideally, the quick release
lever should be facing
the rear, or upward.
Levers that are facing
forward can catch on any
number of things and be
accidentally opened. Fig. 3 Closed QR points toward rear.
Adjust Knurled Nut
With the wheel installed
and the axle properly
seated in the frame (or
the frame joint closed),
position the quick release
lever so that it is in line
with the axle. Then turn
the knurled nut on the
other side clockwise until
it is snug. When the quick
release is properly adjusted, you should be able to freely
swing the quick release lever for the rst half of its arc, at
which point the lever should oer resistance.
Fig. 1 Quick release operation.
Continue Closing QR
Using the palm of your
hand press the quick
release lever through the
rest of its arc until the
lever is closed and parallel
to the wheel. You should
feel very rm resistance
when the quick release
is properly adjusted (the
lever may even leave a
light imprint in the palm of your hand).
Fig. 2 Setting quick release tightness.

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Unpacking your pakiT
Unpacking Your PakiT From a Box or TravelCase
Opening your box or TravelCase may present an intimidat-
ing sight, particularly if you ordered many accessories.
Do not worry; we work hard to keep our products as
simple as possible. We recommend nding a quiet area
and some room to spread out.
This manual will address the fundamentals of packing,
assembly and adjusting techniques. However, because
your bicycle was built for you, you might discover that
your bike was packed at the factory slightly dierent than
the one in this manual.
You do not, however, have to repack your bike in exactly
the same fashion as this manual suggests. You may nd a
better way of stowing your accessories and we encourage
you to experiment.
Your PakiT should only require minimal assembly. It will
take approximately 15-45 minutes and require a basic
level of technical skill.
You will need a 5/6mm hex wrench (included), a 15mm
open wrench (or pedal wrench) and a pair of scissors (or
better yet wire cutters, snips or diagonal cutters) to cut
zip ties.
Take care not to damage the frame while cutting zip ties.
[Note: Depending on the components you have purchased
with your Bike Friday, your specic model may require
other tools for adjustments.]
Fig. 4 Disassembled PakiT (without Packing Materials)

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Fig. 5 Remove packing materials
Fig. 6 Unbox frame
Fig. 7 Unfold Frame
Fig. 9 Mount Stemriser
Remove packing materials
and loose parts (Saddle &
seatpost, stem riser, pedals,
etc.)
Lift bike frame out of box.
Cut zip ties to free bike
frame from cardboard/bubble
wrap.
Unfold frame, clicking rear
snap button into place.
Mount Stemriser
Slide bottom of stem riser
into the fork steerer tube,
aligning the safety button
with the hole on the stem
riser. Gently press the stem
all the way down and listen
for the safety button. Then
tighten the quick release.
Fig. 8 Frame snap button
Unpacking your pakiT

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Fig. 10 Install handlebars
Fig. 11 Install seatmast
Fig. 12 Install seatpost/saddle
Install handlebars
Using the appropriate Al-
len wrench (4, 5, or 6mm),
tighten the handlebar clamp
bolts securely. (Make certain
the attached cables are not
tangled).
Install seatmast
The PakiT bicycle models have
a seatmast that telescopes
out of the lower seat tube.
Place the seatmast into the
seat tube and close the quick
release. Note the minimum
insertion mark etched at 4”
from the bottom on the mast.
This is the minimum amount
of the mast that must be
inserted (overlapped) in the
frame.
Install Seatpost
Insert the seat post into the
seat mast and close the quick
release. Once the bike is
completely assembled, you
can set the seat height.
Unpacking your pakiT

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Fig. 13 Install pedals
Fig. 14 Remove fork spreader
Fig. 15 Install QR
Fig. 16 Install front wheel
Install pedals
Thread the right pedal in a
clockwise direction; thread
the left pedal in a counter-
clockwise direction. Pedals
are usually stamped with a R
or L on the pedal axle near
the threads. A little
grease is always a good idea
on pedal threads.
Remove Fork Spreader
The PVC tube between your
fork legs is intended to help
prevent frame damage when
traveling. It is held in place
by the wheel’s quick release.
Open the quick release,
un-thread the knurled nut,
and put the fork spreader in
the tool pouch for future use.
Install Wheel QR
See page 9 for proper quick
release operation.
Install Front Wheel
Open Front Brake
Slide wheel onto front fork
until it’s seated, then tighten
the quick release.
Close the front brake.
(Note: if your bike has disc
brakes, slide the disc into
position between the brake
pads.)
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Pedal Thread Directions
Bike pedals have two dif-
ferent thread directions.
The right pedal has a
right-hand (clockwise)
thread, and the left pedal
has a left-hand (counter-
clockwise) thread. Pedals
are usually stamped with
an R or L on the pedal
axle near the threads.
Always grease your pedal
threads on new pedals
before their rst instal-
lation.
Fig. 17 Pedal tightening for drive side.
Reverse direction for non-drive side.
LoosenLoosen
TightenTighten
Installing Pedals
Mechanic’s Tip: The quick and easy way to remember which
way to thread your pedals on is applicable to either side of
the bike [SEE PHOTO ABOVE]. You can put a wrench on the
pedal’s wrench ats, and using a back pedaling motion will
screw the pedals on. Use grease before threading pedals.
Note: We recommend starting thread engagement with your
hands instead of a wrench (see below), so use this tip as
a practical way to know which way to begin threading the
pedals.
Thread in the Pedals
Using your nger, start the pedal threads into the proper
crank arm. Be careful not to cross-thread the pedals! Once
the pedal threads are started, you may use a wrench to n-
ish threading them in, and then tighten securely.
Mechanic’s Tip: The threads on a pedal are steel (hard) and
the threads on a crank arm are aluminum (soft). It is very
important that the pedal is tightly secured to the crank arm.
With grease on threads there is no need to over tighten. If
the pedals are not tightly secured, the “slop or play” in the
connection will allow the steel threads to rip out the alu-
minum crank threads. Your bicycle may have shipped with
a set of pedal washers. For some cranks, the use of the
washer in between the pedal and the crank arm creates a
more solid and secure base or foundation for the pedal to
contact the crank arm with. If included, use them!
Pedal Installation Tips

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Double Check Your Friday
Double Check Your Bike Friday!
At this point your bike should be ready to ride. However,
before you ride away, be sure to double-check your assembly.
• Are the handlebars tight?
Try standing in front of your bike with your front wheel
between your legs. Twist the bars to make sure everything
is secure, that the bars do not turn independent of the fork
/front wheel.
• How about the stem and pedals?
• Are the quick releases all secure?
• Is the saddle secure and at a reasonable angle?
• Are the handlebar and control levers in a proper place
and clamped tight?
Check your tire pressure for proper ination. Under-inated
tires not only wear faster and are more prone to ats, but
they also add rolling resistance.
Be sure to carry at least the 5/6mm S wrench for quick road-
side adjustments. If you have the folding multi-tool, take it
with you. You will probably want to stop and adjust saddle
height and the angle, as well as perhaps adjust a few other
items during your rst ride or two.

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pakiT quickfold Instructions
Closeup of rear latch
release button
1. From a standing position, press the rear latch button
and lift slightly
2. Twist the front wheel backward while swinging the rear
wheel underneath. Lower bike to the ground for next
step.

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pakiT quickfold, continued
4. Undo the quick release latch on the stem riser, push the
button, and pull up on the handle bar unit.
3 Undo the quick release latch on the seat mast, slide
seatmast down throught the post until it stops, tighten
quick release again.
Closeup of handle bar
release button

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pakiT quickfold, continued
5. Attach handle bar unit to the main frame with the
attachment pin.

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As you might already know, your Bike Friday conveniently
packs into a hard shelled airline accepted suitcase. As you
pack your bike more often and become more familiar with
the process, your packing times will likely decrease over
time. Expect to spend between 15-60 minutes packing your
bike in a TravelCase (once you are familiar with the process).
Remove the Pedals
Loosen your pedals with
a pedal wrench. The right
pedal unthreads in a coun-
ter-clockwise direction and
the left pedal un-threads
in a clockwise direction.
(Remember that both ped-
als turn toward the rear of
the bike.) Place the pedals
in the blue felt bag labeled
“pedals.”
Packing Your PakiT
Packing your PakiT into a TravelCase
Remove your Accessories, Set your Derailleur
Before disassembling and packing your PakiT, remove all
extra accessories including racks and water bottle cages.
Items that may remain on the bike include your cycle com-
puter mount, or pump.
Shift the rear derailleur to its smallest cog, [hardest gear}.
Fig. 18 Remove pedal
LoosenLoosen
TightenTighten
Remove the Seatmast (and seat-
post as one complete unit)
Loosen the seatmast quick release
and remove the mast. The saddle
can remain attached to the seat-
post and the seatpost in the mast.
The mast, however, will t better
in the TravelCase if you collapse
the seatpost in the mast (loosen
the seatpost collar bolt, collapse
the seatpost into the mast and
then lightly tighten the seatpost
collar clamp).
Fig. 19 Remove Seatmast

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Open Front Brake
If you have Caliper brakes,
lift the brake lever up so the
brake pads move away from the
wheel.
No action is needed if you have
disc brakes.
Packing Your PakiT
Remove the Front Wheel
Loosen the quick release
lever and the wheel
should come out of the
fork dropouts. Remove
the quick release from
the axle by undoing the
knurled nut. Be care-
ful not to lose the small
cone-shaped springs. Put
the quick release through
the fork spreader (the
short PVC dowel), and
thread on the knurled nut
again. Both small cone shaped springs should be on the quick
release shaft (with the cone points oriented inward).
Fig. 20 Remove the front wheel.
Install the Fork Spreader
Slip the fork spreader
between the dropouts
on the fork, and lightly
tighten the quick release.
The fork spreader will
help prevent damage to
your fork when traveling.
Fig. 21 Install fork spreader.
Fig. 20 Open Front Brake