\’Tis the day for…

Bike Friday, of course!

I\’ve never tried one, and know very little about them; but I\’ve seen people with folding bikes a few times. The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling discusses the Bike Friday (pg. 68-69); including a photo of one of the authors riding a Bike Friday.

The Bike Friday does look odd to me. The wheels are much smaller than those of a regular bicycle; and the seat tube is tall, so that the saddle is at the usual height for the rider. I wonder whether that makes it tricky to balance and steer. Does a Bike Friday feel different from a conventional bicycle?

A folding bicycle is handy for the commuter who must take some form of public transit for part of the way, since it takes up less space than a conventional bicycle. If you must take along a bicycle when traveling by air, a folding bike is easier to pack.

They say that one of the signs of a true cyclist is always wanting one more bike for something. Maybe I\’m not a true cyclist? (Perish the thought!) I haven\’t become interested in getting a Bike Friday; but even if I did want one, I have no room for another bike. That means that, even though today is Friday, I can\’t say that \’tis the day for a Bike Friday.