Bike Friday Pocket Rocket (03) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bike Friday
Model Pocket Rocket (03)
First production 1997
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Bike Friday Pocket Rocket (03) Parts   
Available Sizes - Custom


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1 1/8 (inches) IRC Roadlite EX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sachs 3 X 7
Front: Shimano RSX
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 Drop
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBike Friday
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) YST 707

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
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
3-speed Internal X 7-speed

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Bike Friday Pocket Rocket (03)

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Black
- black cherry
- blue
- candy apple red
- champagne
- cream soda
Weight 22.7
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Bike Friday Pocket Rocket (03) bike review

Bike Friday produced the Pocket Rocket (03) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,295.00.
Bike Friday Folding Pocket Rocket (03) 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 1/8" IRC Roadlite EX 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 RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Front: Shimano RSX, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bike Friday used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Bike Friday drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Pocket Rocket (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bike Friday.
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 Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.