Bike Friday Metro 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Bike Friday |
| Model | Metro |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-366A LeversDia-Compe Bigdog Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Bike Friday and Mountain |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST 541AE |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Alpha 50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | YST |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 48 TeethTracer |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Bike Friday Metro Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Bike Friday |
Other Specs of Bike Friday Metro
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Available colors | - Black- red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-243 |
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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.