Bike Friday Metro 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Bike Friday
Model Metro
First production 1996
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Bike Friday Metro Parts   
Available Sizes - Adjustable for rider height:4'8 to 6'4 (inches)
- large (inches)
- medium (inches)
- small (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-366A Levers
Dia-Compe Bigdog Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionBike Friday and Mountain
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST 541AE

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Alpha 50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeYST
Crankset parts and sizes 48 Teeth
Tracer
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Bike Friday Metro Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBike Friday

Other Specs of Bike Friday Metro

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Black
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Bike Friday Metro bike review

Bike Friday produced the Metro bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $595.00.
Metro bike is available in many sizes such as Adjustable for rider height:4'8 to 6'4 (inches), large (inches), medium (inches) and small (inches).
Bike Friday Folding Metro can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida alloy, 36-hole. Bike Friday equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Bigdog brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bike Friday used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Bike Friday/Mountain high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Metro to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer, 48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Alpha 50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bike Friday.