ordering the single speed. also, hanna is so hot.

smallwheeler is hot.

Cool! What will it's main use be?

If there were a poll attached to this thread, I would vote: "Bike Friday can do no wrong and I welcome this new development."

I don't see it as a replacement for a folding bike that I would take anywhere with me, as they seem to be marketing it, but it looks like the kind of packable bike that will suit the needs of many

My experience with the Birdy is the opposite -- was great for bike-bus-bike commute; less suited to fit in luggage for cross-country air travel. I don't see this BF model going with me on a daily commute which includes tossing it in the luggage compartment of a bus or overhead in a train rack, but it looks perfect for packing to fly.

I wonder if it packs small enough to qualify as carry-on...?

Riding at high speed so the air flow can cool him down

Edit:

SW, do not let us bully you. I bet you are hot yourself too. Order the bike and go there to pick it up in person. Then you can ask Hanna if she can show you how to adjust the tension (on the bike). She looks like a nice person.

thank you for your kind words.

I don't see it as a replacement for a folding bike that I would take anywhere with me, as they seem to be marketing it, but it looks like the kind of packable bike that will suit the needs of many

My experience with the ____ is the opposite -- was great for bike-bus-bike commute; less suited to fit in luggage for cross-country air travel. I don't see this BF model going with me on a daily commute which includes tossing it in the luggage compartment of a bus or overhead in a train rack, but it looks perfect for packing to fly.

I wonder if it packs small enough to qualify as carry-on...?

OK. i won't let you bully me anymore. yes, i am hot. thank you for the advice. perhaps i will visit Hanna in person. that would be a lovely experience, surely.

I have a hard time imagining it as a commuter too. I think the longest dimension for airlines' overhead luggage is 56 cm. From memory, the head and seat tubes look parallel such that the monotube is probably something like 56 cm on a medium. The rear wheel goes past the head tube when folded so I think we can conclude that, technically, it will be too long.

The light weight and quick packing will be great for trips, IMO.

i think you're right about the overall length, but it will be interesting to check the dims with both wheels removed. i'm excited to see how compactly the folded package can be configured.

regarding this bike's usefulness as a commuter, during off peak (not rush hour) times i often board trains with only the rear swing arm folded on the brompton and even the llama is no problem in that configuration. i see this new bike functioning in a similar way. it would be a comparatively rare circumstance in which i would feel the need to completely fold and bag this bike. getting on a bus would be one and rush hour on the subway would be the other - two situations i try assiduously to avoid anyway.

if you're planning on doing loaded touring or some other hardcore adventure traveling nothing is better suited to that than the pocket llama. however, the llama could be considered overkill for a three day business trip to tokyo, visiting abu mahendra's palatial compound in bali, or simply observing the collapse of western civilization in real time via a eurail pass. i think light travel is where this bike will really find it's niche.

That sharp pointed tube sticking out the back of the seat tube says... CSPC will come Knocking, soon..

Latest update... they picked a name.

Still liking what I see here... thx for sharing.

From the photos--it doesn't look like it rolls while folded?

I'm thinking maybe pull the seatpost up a bit; grab on the saddle and roll on the front wheel?
Looks like the target audience aren't commuters, travelers/tourists more likely.

BFold of NYC told me they have one on the way; will let me know when it comes so I can try/inspect.

doesn't lock the front wheel straight ahead, when the bar mast folds down , like the Tikit.

So I'd say No., but you can Jury rig something to yours if you buy one.

Awesome--this is why I love this forum. I think I need to visit my NYC friends pretty soon. I was there in June but hadn't started my folder search. I want to try the Tyrell Ive which is purportedly carried by Propel Bikes though when I called--they didn't know much about it...

I have a Tikit...Love it! But what I want is the click septets rack and bag hanna shows in the 3rd video. Where can I get one?

clickfix seatpost | eBay

Thanks badmother!

Looks like the KickStarter goes live tomorrow...

New Bike Update #5 - The pakiT Goes Live on Kickstarter Monday!

That backpack looks hideous but I'm still excited about the bike. It looks like you're carrying a mini-mattress. I wonder if a third party foldable duffle bag would work.

Is anyone going to do the Kickstarter bit?

Just saw the estimated retail prices...small bike, big $$ purchase.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...token=a7d8123b

Is it me or is the pricing confusing?

So the ground-breaking lightweight "elite" version is only available as a single speed?

Looks to be the case, yes. If you want it to be under 15 pounds, it's single speed. If, however, you're OK with more weight there are gearing options. But once you decide to go with gears, you're adding about 5 pounds minimum. Perhaps if they decide to do a derailleur version the weight jump won't be so large.