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Remove the Front Wheel
After removing the front 

wheel, close the brake 

again. Remove the quick 

release from the axle by 

undoing the knurled nut.  

Be careful 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. 46 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. 47 Install fork spreader.

Install the Rear Wheel Dropout Spreader
Secure with the rear wheel quick release lever or in the case 

of a Dual Drive hub you can use a zip tie.

Packing: Front Wheel

Remove the Rear Wheel
After removing the rear wheel, close the brake again. Remove 

the quick release from the axle by undoing the knurled nut.  

Be careful not to lose the small cone-shaped springs. 

Summary of Contents for Bike Friday pakIT

Page 1: ...00 777 0258 1 541 687 0487 Using Your Bike Friday Green Gear Cycling Inc 3364 W 11th Ave Eugene OR 97402 800 777 0258 USA Canada 1 541 687 0487 Int l 1 541 687 0403 Fax www bikefriday com info bikefri...

Page 2: ...14 Assembly Reconnect Linear Pull V Brake 15 Adding Brake Cable Slack 16 Stem Safety Check 16 Mount the Stem Riser 17 Double Check Steering 17 Install Pedals 18 Double Check Your Bike Friday 19 Adjust...

Page 3: ...reader 32 Handlebars 33 Placing pakiT into TravelCase 34 36 Accessories Travel Trailer Parts and Assembly 37 39 Dual Drive Hub Information 40 Bike Friday Service Overhauls 40 Bike Friday Service 41 Mo...

Page 4: ...t clearly fits a busy city lifestyle while offering 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...

Page 5: ...ding 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 Ea...

Page 6: ...6 www bikefriday com 800 777 0258 1 541 687 0487 Anatomy of a pakiT...

Page 7: ...7 www bikefriday com 800 777 0258 1 541 687 0487 Anatomy of a pakiT Closeups...

Page 8: ...new bicycle to be simple and reliable anywhere you go More Information To check out our products find other useful information discover Bike Friday events and Yak with other Bike Friday owners on the...

Page 9: ...ravels Your Tools All Bike Friday bicycles are delivered with a com bination 5 6mm S wrench right that is attached to your water bottle cage This wrench should get your new bike on the road along with...

Page 10: ...factory slightly different 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 find a better way of stowing your access...

Page 11: ...right side rear shifter SEE PAGE 12 FOR BRAKE RELEASE OPERATION To install the rear wheel grasp the derailleur body and pivot it backward to make it easier to insert the wheel into the dropouts When p...

Page 12: ...If you are ever unsure of the proper direction of the front tire looking down at the tire the tread should be oriented so that it is pointing for ward Often the tread is in a arrow ish pattern and th...

Page 13: ...iar 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...

Page 14: ...ine 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...

Page 15: ...e brake cable may need to be loosened a bit See the next step for instructions to add some slack to the cable Repeat this procedure on the rear brake Mechanic s Tip Sometimes the cable housing can com...

Page 16: ...for cable stretch from use unscrew the barrel adjuster away from the brake lever Note Some models may have a lock nut on the adjuster which will need to be loosened first ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BRA...

Page 17: ...is in place tighten lower stem riser bolt NOTE Do not adjust the locking headset spacer Assembling your PakiT Fig 15 Lower stem riser Upper Stem Riser Bolt Lower Stem Riser Bolt Locking Headset Spacer...

Page 18: ...ngagement 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 finger start the pedal thread...

Page 19: ...no tube bottle cage for quick roadside adjustments If you have the folding tool take it with you You will probably want to stop and adjust saddle height and the angle as well as per haps adjust a few...

Page 20: ...rfect fit Adjusting your PakiT Saddle Height Proper saddle height is important in prevent ing injuries as well as increasing riding efficiency and com fort A rough rule of thumb method for determining...

Page 21: ...bly because you have acclimated to incorrect sizing The beauty of the PakiT is the ability to try and use a wide range of positions on the bike Adjusting PakiT Handlebar Fig 21 Loosen lower stem riser...

Page 22: ...Quill Stem Adjustments NOTE For customers that have a quill style stem you have an extra set of height adjustments with the quill stem To loosen the quill stem loosen the main bolt You are likely goin...

Page 23: ...akiT 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...

Page 24: ...ed 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 st...

Page 25: ...25 www bikefriday com 800 777 0258 1 541 687 0487 PakiT 5 Attach handle bar unit to the main frame with the attachment pin...

Page 26: ...be adjusted into one of three states Loose When you grasp the front brake and try to move the front wheel forward and backward you feel play or slop in this connec tion This suggests the bearings are...

Page 27: ...if applicable from the steerer tube let them hang beside the bike Loosen the locking headset spacer note with this clamp loose the fork and headset can easily fall apart unexpect edly It should be ju...

Page 28: ...t or block of wood and hammer Tighten the headset fixed clamp install the stem riser fully tightening the bolts and check headset adjust ment Repeat as necessary Fig 37 Strike Seatmast Adjusting PakiT...

Page 29: ...helpful to evaluate the headset adjustment with the tool still in place Fully tighten the locking head set spacer Figure 41 Fig 39 Headset Press Tool Remove the washer and nut from the bottom of the t...

Page 30: ...als in the blue felt bag labeled pedals Separate Main Frame Loosen the PakiT Main Frame pinch bolts and separate the two halves of the main frame Depress the spring button hold the front wheel above t...

Page 31: ...eatpost into the mast and then lightly tighten the seatpost collar clamp Fig 44 Collar Clamp Open Front and Rear Brakes If you have V brakes grasp the noodle carrier with your left hand and with your...

Page 32: ...points oriented inward Fig 46 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 hel...

Page 33: ...THIS IS IMPOR TANT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY LOOSEN THE FIXED CLAMP YOU MAY NEED TO READJUST YOUR HEADSET Pages 25 28 Packing Handlebars Fig 48 Loosen lower stem riser Upper Stem Riser Bolt Lower Stem Riser...

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Page 35: ...ar derail leur at the Southwest corner of the case The rear end will fit somewhat diagonally into the case Please make sure the non drive crank arm is not striking the fork Point it to ward the headse...

Page 36: ...guide as to the height of the case Figure 54 FOR TRAILER OWNERS Install trailer frame running the long section along the South edge Figure 55 FOR TRAILER OWNERS Place one of the trailer wheels in the...

Page 37: ...te cogs in the front wheel spokes and the front hub nested into the rear wheels spokes Figure 58 FOR TRAILER OWNERS Place the second trailer wheel in the Northeast corner above the rear wheel and belo...

Page 38: ...is is for the telescoping handle There is a cable running down the center inside the aluminum tunnel offset ting the bolt allows the bolt for the trailer to pass through the aluminum tunnel without st...

Page 39: ...humb nut and a flat washer Pass the threaded bolts through the holes on the case Fig 63 Connect the axles Add the Thumb Nuts Carefully stand up the case and open it Inside the case place one flat wash...

Page 40: ...e Fig 66 Install trailer wheels Insert the Axle and Wheel into the T Piece Note both the T piece and the axle have a small hole in them you will be lining up these holes and then placing the wheel pin...

Page 41: ...mall flat screwdriver remove the shift rod to pro tect against bending and other damage and unbolt the wheel Dual Drive Hub Bike Friday Service Overhauls All of this and the health of other components...

Page 42: ...lity it provides Then at least once a year and before any major tour take your bike back to your local shop for another tune up to be sure that it runs smoothly After a few years of use and a few thou...

Page 43: ...p www parktool com repair The Initial Break in Period It is reasonable to expect that a new bicycle will have an initial break in period where adjustments will need to be made after a hundred ish mile...

Page 44: ...brake adjustment is proper Areas Requiring the Occasional Application of Grease In the steerer tube where the stem fits in At least once a year ideally twice a year A light film of grease on the out...

Page 45: ...replace those parts on a bike that wear out with use Tires When a smooth bald spot begins to appear on the riding surface When you are getting consistent flats The sidewalls appear to no longer be str...

Page 46: ...traveling by air you might consider not over packing your TravelCase With some practice it is quite possible to get a tre mendous amount of gear into your TravelCase however this only obscures the in...

Page 47: ...rk for you and in order for your bicycle to work well it should fit We ll need some help from you to ensure that your new Bike Friday fits you well specifically by providing us with the measurements o...

Page 48: ...ble Claims must be made through Green Gear Cycling or an autho rized dealer Proof of purchase is required This warranty covers bicycles and components purchased outside of the United States only if pu...

Page 49: ...y re ceiving the bike We must receive it within 35 calendar days of you taking delivery of the bike We also accept returns on parts within 30 days as long as the part is unused and undamaged Processin...

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