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Safely Using Your Bike Friday, An Interactive Relationship: The Bike Friday Bicycle Inspection
Using a bicycle is an interactive relationship. Like any bicycle, your Bike Friday not indestructible, it’s frame and various components are ultimately subject to wear and tear. While nothing lasts forever, regular safety checks, as frequent as before each ride, can catch issues before they become problems and ensure your bike is in optimal safe riding condition.
When performing a safety check areas to focus on include:
• Your stem and saddle are properly secured and adjusted.
• Your tires are inflated to the correct PSI.
• Your Quick Release (QR wheel retentions system) is securing your wheels adequately.
• Your brakes are working properly.
Special attention should be paid to the fork and frame. These key elements may not be as obvious as a squeaky brake or a low tire but they are also subject to wear and tear. Your Bike Friday frame and fork is engineered to be compact enough for easy folding/ disassembly yet ride like a full size bike. There are many high stress areas including:
• Fork crown
• Tube junctions
• Clamping/ binder areas
Look for signs of fatigue stress in the form of:
• Cracks
• Dents/ deformation
• Ripples in the paint
• Unusual noises or unusual riding sensations
When looking for fatigues stress on frame and fork, wipe the area off with a damp rag. Some people will find it easier to have a flashlight in hand.
We appreciate your business and would like you to safely enjoy your Bike Friday for many years to come. Please take a few moments before your rides to ensure it is in safe operating condition. If in doubt, please ask us! If you find anything wrong, please do not ride your bike, contact us OR have a trusted local bike shop review the issue.
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Відео

How to Use The Bike Friday Headset Bearing Preload Press Tool
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How to Use The Bike Friday Headset Bearing Preload Press Tool Most Bike Friday headsets with a threadless steereer tube come with Bike Friday’s Threadless Preload Adjuster System. Think of this as micro level preload. You can make small adjustments with this system. When you need to take a lot of slop out of the headset bearing (too much play), you can use our Headset Bearing Preload Press Tool...
How to Adjust the Bike Friday tikit Seatmast Release Tab
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This video details how to adjust the tikit release tab when it is not functioning properly. The tikit release tab (the dog eared looking tab on the seat mast or “Aardvark”) that pushes the “Dinosaur” (or dog boned shaped plate welded on the BB) off seat tube mounted clamp-on latch peg. Said another way, the release tab releases the rear end when it is locked in the folded position.
Aligning (Cold Setting) a Bike Friday Silk Rear End, Field Technique
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Aligning (Cold Setting) a Bike Friday Silk Rear End, Field Technique This video shows the technique for aligning a Bike Friday Silk rear end so that the rear end fork tips align properly to the main tube. You would need a piece of 2” steel tubing, at least 15” long, a rag or vinyl material (used in this video). The key to this simple but accurate field technique is small incremental movement/ f...
Adjusting Shimano Mechanical Disc Brakes on your Bike Friday
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This video provides a step by step guide to adjusting your Shimano mechanical disc brakes on your Bike Friday.
Fixing/ Adjusting Headset Preload on a Threadless Headset Bike Friday
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Fixing/ Adjusting Headset Preload on a Threadless Headset Bike Friday Your Bike Friday should have arrived with your headset adjusted. There is a novel, micro adjustment preload system for small adjustments. Perhaps however, you have removed your fork or disassembled your headset. You may have found that you cannot completely remove the play in the headset bearings with the micro adjustment pre...
Tips on Quick Folding Your Bike Friday Pocket Bike
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Tips on Quick Folding Your Bike Friday Pocket Bike This video provides tips on quick folding your Bike Friday Pocket bike. The quick fold is the fast way to get your Bike Friday into a smaller size, to fit your bike into a TravelBag or perhaps your car trunk. The model or size of Pocket Bike and the types of components chosen are variable, all of which can have an affect on how your bike folds....
Lubricating Cable Housing for a Bike Friday with an Internally Geared Hub with Dri Slide.
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The purpose of this video is to show you how to use Dri Slide Lubricant (4oz drip bottle, available online) to properly maintain the correct functionality of your internally geared hub (or any other cable and housing interface). Internally geared hubs, particularly the Alfine 11 work best with little to no friction in the cable and housing. Using Dri Slide will allow you to significantly reduce...
Installing a V Brake on a Bike Friday
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Installing a V Brake on a Bike Friday
Adjusting the frame of a Bike Friday OSATA or Haul-a-day, An Easy One Person Gravity Technique
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Adjusting the frame of a Bike Friday OSATA or Haul-a-day, An Easy One Person Gravity Technique The utility of the OSATA or Haul-a-day is their ability to adjust the main frame size to fit a wide range of people. This process can be frustrating, unless you know the easy to use gravity technique. This video displays the gravity technique of adjusting the main frame size.
Bike Friday Video Instruction, Changing Brake Controls (which lever controls which brake
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This video will show you how to change which brake is actuated when you squeeze the lever for MTB style brake levers.
Fitting a Bike Friday Trailer to a TravelCase: Getting the Holes To Line Up
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This video is an instructional in getting the holes in the Travel Case to line up with the bolts on the trailer. The key is to leave the two axle bolts and nuts loose, this will allow you to line up the third hole which may be off center, depending on which Samsonite suitcase you have.
Adjusting the "Tap Adjust" Headset (Bearing Preload) on the Bike Fridays
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This video displays two different methods for adjusting headset preload on several model Bike Fridays including the OSATA, 2013 Companions/ Expeditions and others. These bicycles do not have a built in micro adjust system for adjusting headset bearing preload. Therefore, you will need to use either the "Tap Adjust" method or purchase and use the OSATA Headset Press Tool method.
tandem middle section
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tandem middle section
How to Use A Quick Release (QR) Lever on Your Bike Friday Stem Riser
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This video shows how to properly and safely use the Quick Release (QR) lever which secures your stem/ stem riser to your frame.
Bike Friday tikit Seatmast to Rear End Latch Plate Latching Specification
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Bike Friday tikit Seatmast to Rear End Latch Plate Latching Specification
How to Use/ Remove a Bike Friday Easy Pack (EP) Mast and Quick Fold the Bike
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How to Use/ Remove a Bike Friday Easy Pack (EP) Mast and Quick Fold the Bike
attaching cable of drum brake
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attaching cable of drum brake
Fitting a Rack to a Bike Friday Bicycle
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Fitting a Rack to a Bike Friday Bicycle
Instructions for Applying or Replacing Decals on your Bike Friday
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Instructions for Applying or Replacing Decals on your Bike Friday
SAM 0192
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SAM 0192
Bike Friday: Using the Fit Stem Measurement Chart
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Bike Friday: Using the Fit Stem Measurement Chart
How the Release Wiper or Tab on a Bike Friday tikit works (mechanism that locks the rear wheel)
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How the Release Wiper or Tab on a Bike Friday tikit works (mechanism that locks the rear wheel)
DI2 Alfine Gates
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DI2 Alfine Gates
How to Adjust the Trailer Hitch on a Bike Friday to Prevent Interference with a Disc Brake Rotor
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How to Adjust the Trailer Hitch on a Bike Friday to Prevent Interference with a Disc Brake Rotor
release wiper and dinosaur interference
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release wiper and dinosaur interference
Instructional Video for the Bike Friday "Project Q" or just "Q, Covering Assembly, Disassembly, etc.
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Instructional Video for the Bike Friday "Project Q" or just "Q, Covering Assembly, Disassembly, etc.
Bike Friday Pocket Bike Assembly, Packing, and Quick Fold Video
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Bike Friday Pocket Bike Assembly, Packing, and Quick Fold Video
ron c video
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ron c video
How to Measurethe Size of Your Bike Friday Bicycle.MPG
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How to Measurethe Size of Your Bike Friday Bicycle.MPG

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mscir
    @mscir Місяць тому

    Thanks, just bought my first internal gear hub and want to change the tire. Well done. Cheers

  • @takhonri4225
    @takhonri4225 5 місяців тому

    Thanx for video.

  • @takhonri4225
    @takhonri4225 5 місяців тому

    Good to know. Thanx!

  • @namdarbolour9890
    @namdarbolour9890 6 місяців тому

    For a video that claims to show you how, you sure are struggling!

  • @MrArtist1971
    @MrArtist1971 8 місяців тому

    You just saved me bro! Thanks buddy! My daughter laughed and basically said all the new videos skip stuff and a beginner can’t figure it out.

  • @tandago7281
    @tandago7281 9 місяців тому

    what trailer structure is this?

  • @_zadima
    @_zadima 9 місяців тому

    Best video ever

  • @MurderbyMaestro
    @MurderbyMaestro 10 місяців тому

    My front brake cable does not have enough slack to slip the pin in place! It is not a new bike, I had to change the tire. Is there a way to get slack on the cable?

  • @michaelquigley1411
    @michaelquigley1411 Рік тому

    Very informative. Thanks. And I'm glad to see you back at work after the finale of Shameless, Mr. Macy.

  • @mplsmark222
    @mplsmark222 Рік тому

    My Bike Friday has a problem. Over time, the threaded steer tube on the fork has worn “threads” into the stem post , if that’s what it’s called. Now, it is very hard to remove the stem post when folding the bike. It goes back on easy, but the internal threads that have been worn into the female part makes trouble. I have made a pry tool that aids in getting it apart, but it’s kind of a pain.

  • @sambyun
    @sambyun Рік тому

    Thanks for this video! Was helpful overall, as I had to figure out how to make my New World Tourist racks work. Did have a question, about the Spacers. I got mine second hand, and did find some spacers, but were not metal spacers like in this video. Does it matter what material the spacer is? Also, how do I determine the size/length of the spacer I need? The ones I ended up using was about 3/4 inch spacers for the rear rack bolts, to ensure it clears the brakes. Is that too much?

  • @teacherimanuel2325
    @teacherimanuel2325 Рік тому

    Thx!

  • @FordTransitvan
    @FordTransitvan Рік тому

    Bit late on this but I'm back on an old bike. This was a great explanation, thanks.

  • @JohnBaillie-u2n
    @JohnBaillie-u2n Рік тому

    Very helpful mate,thanks so much topman.

  • @tjmoto8118
    @tjmoto8118 Рік тому

    Hello I picking up a pocket nomad , how do you remove the rear tire? When flat

  • @DW-ld4ri
    @DW-ld4ri Рік тому

    Genius. A man for the people, huzzah!

  • @elgalloman1
    @elgalloman1 Рік тому

    Is this tutorial good for a rear wheel shimano brake adjustment ?

  • @coryholland1811
    @coryholland1811 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Simple and to the point.

  • @keithjenkins7919
    @keithjenkins7919 2 роки тому

    Spent fortune in Alfine DI2, even the Shimano shop cannot get it to work, crap info on the web, it's like some sort of secret society. This is my first foray away from Campag, never again.

  • @tranfamily35
    @tranfamily35 2 роки тому

    thank you

  • @ReVolt_e-Vlogs
    @ReVolt_e-Vlogs 2 роки тому

    Honestly the best, easiest & straight forward videos I've ever seen, no need to ever watch a brake video again! 💯👍

  • @futuregaming2946
    @futuregaming2946 2 роки тому

    Thanks for saving me $40

  • @clepeterd
    @clepeterd 2 роки тому

    Thanks for teaching us and save money ! Very clear instructions, simple tools

  • @katelevin232
    @katelevin232 2 роки тому

    UGH !!!! The ad before the video starts is about how great gun ownership is !

  • @brianlove7660
    @brianlove7660 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, I was wondering if I could upgrade my priority Apollo 11 belt drive to di2. I think it’s possible now.

  • @Liquidazot
    @Liquidazot 2 роки тому

    This is ABSOLUTLEY NOT THE WAY to set up mechanical disc brakes. A specially if only one side is moving other is solid. PALM FACE. When he started talking about levar regulator adjustmsnts I knew he is amateur ! Another bike expert.

  • @donhu4601
    @donhu4601 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @paulcrescenti5581
    @paulcrescenti5581 2 роки тому

    Stellar video. Exactly what I needed to adjust my brakes PROPERLY. Thanks to you and your cameraman/editor for taking the time to post .

  • @hughburton9021
    @hughburton9021 2 роки тому

    Would really have helped knowing about this video when I put mine on. I worked it out but took a bit to get the proper clearance over the disc brake. Perhaps provide a link with every rear rack’s instructions.

  • @adminadmin9997
    @adminadmin9997 3 роки тому

    Does this work for motorcycle clutch cables?

  • @BigKnifeWind
    @BigKnifeWind 3 роки тому

    Where can I get those tool?

  • @jaquesels581
    @jaquesels581 3 роки тому

    Or just throw in bin.

  • @jaronspotten3006
    @jaronspotten3006 3 роки тому

    very useful!

  • @BIGEOEDU
    @BIGEOEDU 3 роки тому

    Simple, informative and so useful! All steps clearly shown and explained, Thank you!

  • @dancollison1
    @dancollison1 3 роки тому

    Part 1 (01:07): Assembling from unboxed and unpacked parts (i.e., not from suitcases) Part 2 (12:51) - Converting your Q tandem to a single bike Part 3 (20:49) - Disassemble your Q tandem for packing Part 4a (27:52) - Pack your Q tandem into 2 Suitcases - Front of the bike into the 1st suitcase Part 4b (33:30) - Pack your Q tandem into 2 Suitcases - Rear of the bike into the 2nd suitcase Part 5 (34:57) - Pack your Q tandem into 1 Suitcase Part 6 (41:17) - Pack your Q as a single bike Part 7 (46:55) - Assemble the trailer Part 8 (53:37) - Helpful hints for assembly and adjustments -- Centering V-brakes -- Checking with travel personnel -- Removing & installing wheel with drum brake -- Adjusting the indexing of the rear derailleur -- Adjusting the 3x7 hub -- Checking rollamajig

  • @dougbrodie3088
    @dougbrodie3088 3 роки тому

    Brilliant, just as needed thanks.

  • @bigtexas7580
    @bigtexas7580 3 роки тому

    *My folding bike squeaks and creaks from the stem so I disassemble everything, clean, grease and put back together. I go for a ride and the bike is quiet at 1st then 5 minutes later the creaking sound is back. Tonight I tried red locktite on the stem bolt then tightened it down super snug so I'm going to give this a shot and see what happens.*

    • @marcomongke3116
      @marcomongke3116 3 роки тому

      Did the tightening help with the annoying sound?

    • @bigtexas7580
      @bigtexas7580 3 роки тому

      @@marcomongke3116 *Turned out to be the bottom headset bearing on mine. Greased that thing good and no more annoying squeaks.*

    • @marcomongke3116
      @marcomongke3116 3 роки тому

      @@bigtexas7580 tnks. I was just about to diagnose my new folding bike noises, i will try lubes and tightening,.. didnt realize new bikes need it.

    • @bigtexas7580
      @bigtexas7580 3 роки тому

      @@marcomongke3116 *They usually apply weak amounts of grease from the factory so you want to pack those bearings full of quality synthetic grease and spray all of the pivot points with silicone lubricant. Mine hasn't squeaked since I greased everything 2 weeks ago and I been riding the crap out of this bike whuch is rated for 230 lbs max. I weigh 230 and I recently installed a passenger seat on the rear rack to be able to ride my 78 lb 6 year old daughter to the park and even with our combined weight of over 300 lbs still no squeaking. Only noise I hear now is from the chain while pedaling.*

  • @p.hilten
    @p.hilten 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this I was adjusting everything else and this was exactly what I didn’t know.

  • @pierfrancofleres908
    @pierfrancofleres908 3 роки тому

    You have literally saved me a lot of stress trying to sort out my Front brakes. Absolutely brilliant Video 👍

  • @hadji828
    @hadji828 3 роки тому

    What size is the wrench for the stationary pad adjustment?

  • @TexasTedS
    @TexasTedS 3 роки тому

    @Bike Friday what bike is this going on? (I would just like to know any bike which accepts an IGH (horizontal dropouts with 135mm spacing), and also internal Di2! Thanks!

  • @tomstickland
    @tomstickland 3 роки тому

    Make your videos without someone talking in the background.

    • @mplsmark222
      @mplsmark222 Рік тому

      I own a Bike Friday and have watched a number of there short videos here on UA-cam. While the information is always good, the “production values” are poor. Some are better than others, and I’d rather have them spending their time making fantastic bikes. Please, use a better microphone, or ask others to stay away while recording.

  • @andreiguarin1409
    @andreiguarin1409 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this! The barrel adjuster was on the others side of my travel agent when i got this... Makes sense that you can move it to the other side. Haha 🤪

    • @benjdenyelsoo9402
      @benjdenyelsoo9402 3 роки тому

      Where to order the travel agent sir?

    • @andreiguarin1409
      @andreiguarin1409 3 роки тому

      @@benjdenyelsoo9402 i got it from Lazada. Seller in China. LitePro is a brand that also carries this. “Litepro V Brake Adapter”

    • @benjdenyelsoo9402
      @benjdenyelsoo9402 3 роки тому

      @@andreiguarin1409 ohh. Thankyou so much. Been having a hard time with my cantilevers.

    • @GiuseppeFuscoGuitar
      @GiuseppeFuscoGuitar 3 роки тому

      @@benjdenyelsoo9402 i ordered from aliexpress. The litepro model

  • @cybrknight70
    @cybrknight70 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This video was a lifesaver.

  • @foodformind9134
    @foodformind9134 4 роки тому

    Very simple and well explain, No bLah BLaH bLaH...

  • @ariehandoko6806
    @ariehandoko6806 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video.. Please let me know the spec of the headset. I would like to switch the current one with threadless headset from Chris King, but I am not sure which one to pick. Thanks.

  • @TK-mj3ln
    @TK-mj3ln 4 роки тому

    What about the rear wheel? Thanks...

  • @dorianblue4229
    @dorianblue4229 4 роки тому

    You man are 'the hero we need but we don't deserve'... i owned a dahon speed pro tt for a couple years back around 2011 and always struggled so much to get in the right hub gear... sold the bike (because i was moving to another country, anyway) but found this much needed clip only after i sold it and to this day i wonder, if i'd keep the bike then. At least i would have enjoyed more back then. Now i'm glad i've found this again because there are good deals out there. Might really consider such bikes again :) Legend!!

  • @_Yashesh
    @_Yashesh 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. This was super helpful 👍

  • @Jeffipookins
    @Jeffipookins 4 роки тому

    Would this work on a Dahon folding?