Bike Friday New World Tourist 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bike Friday
Model New World Tourist
First production 1997
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Bike Friday New World Tourist Parts   
Available Sizes - Custom


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches)
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-376AG Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sachs 3 X 7
Front: Sachs Centera
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBike Friday Touring
Handlebar extenderIntegral To Handlebar
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) YST 717

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 969
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
3-speed Internal X 7-speed

Bike Friday New World Tourist Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Bike Friday New World Tourist

Component group setsSachs Centera
Available colors - Black
- black cherry
- blue
- candy apple red
- champagne
- cream soda
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Bike Friday New World Tourist bike review

Bike Friday produced the New World Tourist bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $995.00.
Bike Friday Folding New World Tourist can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, black cherry, blue, candy apple red, champagne and cream soda .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.50" tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole. Bike Friday equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376AG levers braking system and Front: Sachs Centera, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bike Friday used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Bike Friday Touring high strength material is used on the handlebar of this New World Tourist to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bike Friday, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs Power Grip Plus gear shift levers.