My wife Debby also has a Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe. Front of pedal to the wheel is a bit more than 8.5 inches on the Bike Friday. That was a custom build with case and trailer. About $2400 including shipping and tax. It has been to the Caribean and France plus numerous trips here in the USA. The Seven has about 3 inches in front of the pedal. She uses Look Keo clip in pedals so her feet do not overhang the front of the pedal on ether bike by much. Roger