Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Bike Friday
Model AirGlide 3x8
First production 2001
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 Parts   
Available Sizes - Custom


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL Levers
Avid Single Digit 10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: SRAM Spectro 3x
Front: Shimano 105
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBike Friday Touring (inches)H (inches) Bars
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) Bike Friday Aluminum

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeBike Friday

Other Specs of Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8

Component group setsFolding Mix
Available colors - Black
- Blue
- Green
- Purple
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.25 (inches)-4.75 (inches) Adjustable
Bike Friday Titanium Suspension Beam
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 bike review

Bike Friday produced the AirGlide 3x8 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,895.00.
Bike Friday Folding AirGlide 3x8 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.35" Primo Comet tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole. Bike Friday equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 10 brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL levers braking system and Front: Shimano 105, Rear: SRAM Spectro 3x hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bike Friday used Chromoly material for the frame. Bike Friday Touring "H" Bars high strength material is used on the handlebar of this AirGlide 3x8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bike Friday, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.