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[Contact Us](https://bikefriday.com/contact/) # Bike Friday New World Tourist Folding Bike **[\* Bike Friday Turns 34! Enjoy Our Birthday Special Offer Discount on New Bikes Worth up-to \$440! \* See details here…](https://bikefriday.com/home/sales-support/special-offers/)**  #### **New World Tourist** This world-class touring bike is capable of fully loaded trips over multiple weeks and can still serve as your everyday commuter. It also folds to fit in a car trunk or an airline check-able suitcase for international adventures. Hand made in Oregon, USA. Base model starts at 25 lbs. **Two ways to order your bike:** 1\. Choose from the menu options below and “Add to Cart” 2\.. **[Contact us](https://bikefriday.com/contact)** for Free Consultation with a Bike Expert – Additional choices available for **Full Custom** *** \$2,200.00 [View finance & affordability options](https://bikefriday.com/home/sales-support/value-and-affordability/) - [Description](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#tab-description) - [Additional information](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#tab-additional_information) - [Reviews (45)](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#tab-reviews) - [E-Assist Upgrade](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#tab-wb_cptb_1) - [Color Options](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#tab-wb_cptb_2) - [Sizing](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#tab-wb_cptb_3) ## Description #### **About the New World Tourist** The New World Tourist is a world-class touring bike, capable of fully-loaded trips over many weeks, and can still serve as your everyday ride. It is a custom-built touring bike that is “Best in Class” in reviews by thousands of people who have ridden it over the years, on every continent\! The New World Tourist’s ability to fold in 30 seconds allows you to put it into a car trunk, train seat, small ship cabin, or, with a little disassembly, pack it into an airline check-able suitcase for travel. Zero proprietary parts make it easy to maintain. It’s tested, tried and true, by thousands of riders\! We offer you many custom options, then hand build your bike to fit your size and particular riding plans. The New World Tourist has been our most popular bike since its introduction in 1992 and remains our best-seller to this day due to its versatility. *** #### #### **Select Options for Your Bike:** [Brakes Disc or V](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Brakes-1.jpg "Brakes Disc or V") [Gears 9spd or 18spd](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gears.jpg "Gears 9spd or 18spd") [Handlebars](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Handlebars.jpg "Handlebars")   Drop Bar: Comes with Bar-end Shifters, 18spd, Disc only *** ### **Upgrade and Accessory Options:** #### **Made-In-House Chromoly Rack Options:** [Front Rack Set, Fits 2 Bags](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bike-Friday-Front-Rack-Set-e1667431399506.jpg "Front Rack Set, Fits 2 Bags") [**Folding Rear Rack**](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WEB-Folding-Rear-Rack-on-bike.jpg "<b>Folding Rear Rack</b>") [Fully Loaded Touring](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/llama-on-dirt-path.jpg "Fully Loaded Touring") ##### **Rear Rack:** Our rear rack takes standard panniers, has a 55-pound weight limit, and has plenty of clearance under the rack for use with the Bike Friday Under-bag. And it packs flat to easily fit in a suitcase with the bike. ##### **Front Rack:** Fits standard panniers. Rated for 25lbs each side. A must for a properly weighted touring bike for best front/rear weight balance and ride control. And it packs flat to easily fit in a suitcase with the bike. *** #### **Travel System Options:** [Travel Case and Packing Materials](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Travel-System-e1684796960909.jpg "Travel Case and Packing Materials") ##### **Travel Case plus packing materials**: to protect your bike while traveling [Travel Case with Trailer Frame packed inside](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC03961.jpeg "Travel Case with Trailer Frame packed inside") [Travel Case and Trailer attached](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC03953.jpeg "Travel Case and Trailer attached") ##### **Travel Trailer added to Travel Case:** The Bike Friday Travel Trailer frame can be added as a choice to the Travel Case to make a full travel system. The Travel Trailer includes everything you need to make a Travel Case into a tow-ready trailer. The system includes the aluminum trailer frame, two (12″) wheels, protective socks for packaging and one reflective flag and thumb nuts to connect your travel suitcase. The trailer package also comes with a rear hub axle mounted hitch. This hitch can be used in place of a bike-specific hitch, or as a connection method on another bike so you can swap your trailer system quickly to another bike. There is a male air nipple included as well (integrated into the axle hitch). The gross weight limit for the trailer is 75 pounds. This includes the weight of the trailer (6.7lbs/2.95 kg) and the average case weight is 13lbs, so the total capacity for your gear is 55lbs. All felt packing bags and blankets are made from Eco-Fi fleece, a product made of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.  ##### **Soft Travel Bag:** The updated travel bag is now 10 inches wider to fit larger frames and tire sizes, features side cinch straps and stuffs into its own pocket. The Bike Friday Travel Bag allows you to easily carry or store your Bike Friday. Quick-fold your bike, fit it into its durable bag, and zip up! Black nylon coated pack fabric. Two sturdy woven handles and an adjustable shoulder strap allow you to carry your bike onto the bus, train or elevator with ease. A good way to keep it protected in the trunk of your vehicle too. Fits all single Bike Fridays. Wt: 672 grams. Rolls up to 4 1/2″ diameter, 14″ long. Proudly made here in Eugene, Oregon. *** ##### How to fold your Bike Friday: \<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZ6EvE\_INWs?si=xV3HWXE1sn4WJOFu” title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen\>\</iframe\> Applicable to all Pocket Bikes (New World Tourist, Diamond Llama, All-Packa) *** #### #### **How to order your bike on this page:** 1. Follow all the steps in the drop-down menus above then “Add to [cart](https://bikefriday.com/parts-store/cart/)” and follow steps in your cart to purchase. 2. A Bike Friday Expert will follow up with you to determine your sizing, pick-up /ship date (production takes 5-7 weeks on average) and confirm any other needed details about your order. 3. **Then you get your bike\!** *** #### **Additional Ways to Order with More Options:** We offer many more options than we can post here without overwhelming people. We can likely build what you are looking for. Just [contact us](https://bikefriday.com/contact/) and tell a friendly Bike Expert what you are looking for. [Ask for Bike Expert Consultation Before Ordering](mailto:sales@bikefriday.com) *** ##### Bike Friday 10 Year Warranty We have a strong warranty on our frames against defects in material and/or workmanship for 10 years. Warranty is non-transferable. Bicycle components (excluding tires, chain, cables, etc.) generally have a 1-year limited warranty. [**CLICK HERE**](https://bikefriday.com/service/bike-friday-guarantee-and-warranty) for full warranty information.   Ready for adventure [Questions? please email us: info@bikefriday.com](mailto:info@bikefriday.com) ## Additional information | | | |---|---| | Makes Travel Easy | Will disassemble to fit into a standard airline check-able Samsonite suitcase. 31 x 21 x 12” (varies slightly with frame size and component selections) | | Bike weight for base model | 25lbs for this 9spd flat bar base design. If you add electric assist to the base design the e-bike is then 36lbs. | | Rider size | Bike is hand built to fit your body measurements of height, weight, inseam and riding style. Effective Top Tube range of 48cm-62cm. This bike is built for riders up to 220-lbs. | | Component Brands | We use quality components from reputable brands like FSA, Tektro, KMC, Uno/Kalloy, Microshift, Schwalbe, as well as other OEM partners. Due to supply chain disruptions, we must sometimes make substitutions of similar or greater quality and function. Please speak to our Bike Experts for specific component requests. | | Rack/Accessory Upgrades | Takes front and rear racks, and 3 bottle cages, and many other standard accessories | | Microshift Drivetrain | 1×9 speed, cassette 11-34, 53t chainring, 170mm crankset, sealed bearing BB -or- 2×9 speed, cassette 11-34, 53t/39t chainrings, 170mm crankset, sealed bearing BB | | Tires | Schwalbe Road Cruiser 20" x 1.75" w/ Schrader valve tubes | | Wheels | wide 24mm+ 406mm rims, hand laced 3-cross to 36 hole hubs | | Brakes | Disc brakes: 160mm mechanical -or- V-brakes | | Handlebars | 56cm flat bars -or- 50cm Bike Friday H-bars Microshift trigger shifters, two-finger brake levers, ergonomic grips | | Miscellaneous Components | 1-1/8" headset, 28.6mm seatpost, comfort saddle, platform pedals | ## 45 reviews for Bike Friday New World Tourist Folding Bike 1.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Henning Mellin** – August 28, 2025 All Season Commuter Dear All! Since five years I am a very happy daily Bike Friday rider on my New World Tourist. I use it daily, on shorter and longer distances, sometimes it comes with me by car or railway. This is a very sturdy bike – I do not care a lot, I ride at all season, and each ride is a pleasure. The bike accelerates well, we have many steep hills, on high speed while going down it reacts perfectly pre visible. Even with heavy load. I was in the beginning a bit doubtful because of the little wheel size, before I used a made to measure 28inch “normal size” bike, but the little wheels go well even with all our potholes, I ride wide tyres. The only really bad thing are those special Bike Friday mudguards, this is nothing to be proud about. I replaced them by real well fixed mudguards, they aren’t heaver and it folds as well. Also maintenance is easy, the bike uses nearly no special parts, which makes it much better compared to what I had before as folding bike (Brompton and Riese & Mueller Birdy). But there is no heavy import duties on American products in Europe, which is really sad as this bike merited to be known wider\! All the best, and keep going on, Henning 2.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Wizard Woof** – August 28, 2025 Our Bike Friday electric NWTs are the smoothest riding bikes we’ve ever had and we’ve had many. Now, as we are 75+ y.o. we need the e-assist to help us up the steeper hills. Easy to shift with our Rohloff hubs, easy to employ the e-assist and smooth as silk riding make these a joy to ride. Best of all, as we get older, mounting a heavier, bigger e-bike can actually be dangerous. The Bike Friday experience- smaller wheels, lighter bike even with battery and motor, and having a low step through as well as lower center of gravity makes for safer riding too. As my husband said, other e-bikes feel like they are in control of the ride. On our NWTs, we feel like we’re in control–and very comfortable. They feel like a bicycle, not a machine. 3.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Jeff Igelman** – August 28, 2025 My wife and I bought our World Tourists in 1991. We also purchased suitcases/trailers, soft bags and fenders. We have traveled with them, used them as daily riders and hauled groceries in the trailers. Other than routine maintenance and replacing tires, brake pads and chains the bikes have never needed any major repairs. The bikes are built in the USA and are of very high quality. I highly recommend them\! 4.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Heidi Davison** – August 28, 2025 New World Tourist Perfection My New World Tourist is a great little bicycle! I purchased it in 2017 and have used it for many bike journeys and trips around my community. Built to my specifications, it’s a perfect fit – easy to get on and off of as well as being sturdy on long rides carrying panniers, etc. And, it provides a smooth and comfortable ride even on those 50 mile days. I’ve not had a minute’s trouble with it. If you are considering this bike for purchase, I highly recommend it. The hardest choice will be deciding which of the cool colors you like the best\! 5.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Shawn Moses** – August 28, 2025 I ordered a New World Tourist on short notice for my trip across northern Spain. Walter was very helpful in walking me through the many options, and they rushed it to me in a timely manner. It was my first folding type, so I didn’t know quite what to expect. I was surprised how similar it was in performance to a traditional bike. It’s not nearly as fast on those little wheels, but it cruises at a respectable pace, and pedaling was quite easy (those wheels have a low moment of inertia, to use physics talk). I traversed the length of the Pyrenees during my trip, so I got accustomed to its performance on mountain roads, where it acquits itself quite well. With the lower torque of its small wheels, it requires pretty aggressive downshifting, but the 18-speed option covered the full range of grades that I encountered. I did a maximum of sixty miles in one day. Being a comfortable ride, it’s certainly capable of more, but not being nearly as quick as larger bikes, it would make for a long day. Personally, I wouldn’t be very keen to do a century on it. The bike is easy to maintain, containing no oddball proprietary parts and coming with a basic toolkit – on serious trips to remote places, you would need to supplement it with a few extras to cover all possible problems. Folding the bike is an intuitive process after you’ve practiced it at home a few times. And having suffered through dragging a fullsize in its case through airports and train stations, I found the compactness a real godsend. Overall, the New World Tourist is an excellent international traveler. After having ridden it through everything northern Spain could throw at it, I would confidently take it on any future on-pavement adventure. 6.   Rated **5** out of 5 **JEFFREY A BERNARDS** – August 28, 2025 “THE INGENIOUS” NEW WORLD TOURISt I bought my first BikeFriday New World Tourist in 1994, a used one from BikeFriday. I used it for my first around the world tour. I watched people with full size bikes fumble around trying to box it at the airport. The suitcase/trailer combination is the best, for all around travel situations, airplane, bus and even hitchhiking. I rode the BikeFriday in 2013 from Lisbon to Istanbul. I gave each country about a month. I rode the train and bus several times to keep on some kind of schedule. In Spain I got a train ticket for me, \$60. For the bike?they wanted to charge me \$100. I folded the bike and put it in the suitcase, within his view of course. I really only “needed” to fold it 3 or 4 times in 7 months, but still a great option. I was planning a trip around France and Spain for April/May 2022. I wanted to bring my full size E-bike, but the train restrictions made it impossible. I hadn’t seriously ridden my BikeFriday in 9 years. So I took it to a local E-bike shop and had front hub motor and BIG battery installed. I got the bus from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Paris, France for only \$35 euro, the train was \$200 +, and no bike. I changed buses in Paris, stayed overnight, assembled the bike and rode to a friends house. She wanted me stay longer, then drive me to the next friends house. She didn’t have a bike rack, so I folded it and off we went. I was in camp and a French man came by to see the BikeFriday setup. I explained the bike folds into the trailer. He started saying the bike was? (His English was just Ok), S I helped him “INGENIOUS”? He gave me a resounding YES. Yes, the BikeFriday is totally ingenious. If you want to travel and keep your carbon footprint down at the same time, the BikeFriday is the ticket for Green Travel. (not on airplanes): If you’;re buying a made to order BikeFriday, I suggest the internal hub (no derailleur) and Disk Brakes. 7.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Bob Furneaux** – August 28, 2025 NWT is my go-to bike – While I primarily ride and tour alone, I do, from time to time, join for organized rides for specific causes. The rides are, of course, normally across the country (USA) from where I live, and traveling with a full-sized bike is… Let’s say, a pain. I have seen the Bike Friday ads in various magazines over the years, but never was interested in such a “unique” looking bike. But then I signed up for a ride during the spring of 2017 that change my mind. I decided to purchase a NWT for use during future loaded touring and specifically for the then upcoming ride (that was, of course, across the country from where I live). Since receiving the bike it’s been ridden many thousand miles, and although I have a stable of multiple quality bikes, the one I ride most is the BF. If you are considering purchasing one, I strongly recommend you do. I’ve created a few videos that give a more comprehensive review: <https://youtu.be/BDvwn3wlp1k> <https://youtu.be/4pNCtJNehk4> 8.   Rated **5** out of 5 **David and Judi George** – August 28, 2025 Rain and hail ride We bought our bikes in the fall of 2017 and have ridden around our hometown near Orlando Florida and traveled in our RV to a few sites with our bikes. This summer I have ridden in Mackinac Island, MI, Sugarcreek and Dayton Oh and we are currently in Avon Colorado where we chose to ride the Vail Pass bike ride on the Gore Creek bike trail. The top of the trail is it 10,600 feet and drops to about 8000 feet by the time we got off the trail in Vail. This is a ride where we used a local outfitter to shuttle us to the top and then you ride back down to the shop. The ride starts with absolutely gorgeous views and it’s a quick downhill ride. About 10 minutes into our ride it starts raining hard with hail. There is no place to take cover for miles. We both just continue downhill as fast as is safe riding the wonderful disc brakes that we know we can count on. About 30 minutes into our rain and hail we finally came to an underpass where we could take shelter with several other cyclists. By this time our shoes are squishy wet and we are soaked. Once the rain let up we continued our ride. Of course, the trail is still wet and we are still getting splatter. It’s the first time we traveled by air with our bikes. We took the racks off and decided we didn’t need them and didn’t even consider bringing our fenders. Not a smart move on our part. We know that we have quality components and can count on the disc brakes. We love our bikes and are having a blast with them. Thanks for providing a quality product. David and Judi George Clermont, Florida 9.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Frank Pedrick** – August 28, 2025 My wife and I completed a tour from Jasper, Canada through Glacier NP to Bismarck, ND to St. Louis, MO to Yorktown, VA last summer (2016) on our Bike Friday NWTs. We had a lot of unexpected travel before we started, so there wasn’t time for many “break-in” rides. We just rode into shape. Getting to the start involved a car, a bus and a flight, so it was great to be able to have the bikes in suitcases! Our panniers were checked and/or carry-on. As we camp most of the time, my loaded bike was about 70 lbs. and hers around 60 lbs. I opted for disc brakes and a SRAM dual drive. Both worked very well and were easy to adjust. I did replace the chain and rear cassette at about 2500 miles into our trip, which is pretty routine maintenance. The steering on the NWT could be described as “sensitive” or “twitchy,” depending on how you like it… I got used to it pretty quickly. Chugging up hills at 4 m.p.h. on a loaded bike is kind of sensitive no matter what you’re on! The bike was solid and stable feeling on the flats and downhill. My wifes’ bike developed a rear hub problem half way through the trip. Bike Friday helped us coordinate with a mechanic along our route and shipped the needed parts there overnight – a well coordinated effort (and great customer service)\! We did get a lot of comments on the bikes along the way. Yet another way to make friends while touring. By the way, we chose Schwalbe Ultra Marathon tires. We had one flat ( a piece of “road wire” ) and still have a lot of miles left to go on the tires. This summer… a train from Sacramento to Seattle, to ride around National Parks, San Juan Islands and the Vancouver area! Folding bikes count as luggage on the train – no boxes\! Thanks, Bike Friday\! 10.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Lin Brand** – August 28, 2025 I’ve got a 2003 BF I love, and a friend has a late 90’s model. Both are as good today as when made (obviously some maintenance and a few upgrades). You cannot go wrong with a BF; I plan on leaving mine to my son and grandchildren as that is how well they are built\! 11.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Robin Sears** – August 28, 2025 Performs in mixed flocks I show up for group rides here in Lima on my chique black NWT and the people think they’ll drop me at the first city pothole/hill/dirt road/puddle/barking dog. But no. Whether we are with roadies or mountainees, my machine and I continue to stun and amaze with our prowess in all those conditions in mixed flocks. We can’t quite make it through deep mud (maybe it’s my technique), but we do well going across streams, up and down rough dirt tracks and roads, and through cow patties, and we burn the mountain bikes on pavement – up, down or flat. To say nothing of folding up neatly to carry into meeting rooms at the Ministry of Environment or weaving our way through Lima traffic. I did switch the front shifter to a rotating thing with trim because I couldn’t manage to adjust the front derailleur quite right to eliminate annoying rub (and no, I am not engaging in chain-stretch gearing). I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the NWT. Thanks, Bike Friday, for making wonderful bikes that wow people. 12.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Leslie** – August 28, 2025 I bought this bike new in 2010; my city did not have bike racks on the fronts of all its buses, Amtrak allows this bike on (simply folded), even when there is no baggage car, and I needed a bike with lower gearing for a Trans Am trek. Funny now, looking back at my other bike, how much better equipped this bike was over my previous touring bike. Always take the time to calculate gear ratios/inches when considering a new bike. Suggested low end for climbing serious hills/mountains is 20 gear inches. The NWT screams past this at a little over 18. The fastest I ever went on this bike was 49mph. Extremely stable with front and rear panniers. Suitcase: great for air transport, fair as a trailer. I have used the suitcase as a trailer twice. Once for a 2 week trip in the rainy Netherlands and once for a 3 day weekend. In the Netherlands, with mostly flat terrain, it tracked very well and I didn’t notice it much. However, the suitcase has no ventilation, so my wet/damp tent dampened everything else in the trailer. I had no way to segregate it, as I would have with panniers. If I had to do it over, I would repeat that method, since I did not have to stow the suitcase (but might devise a bungee net for the top of the trailer). Buy the Cane Creek headset, get a tandem handlebar stem/and a short bit of handlebar tubing to attach to the steering tube (and take advantage of that vast real estate) and consider a thudbuster seat post. The bike has a slight learning curve; it is a little squirelly. It goes around obstacles much more easily than a regular diamond frame, but the little wheels will find the bottom of a pothole more quickly. My NWT has over 15,000 miles on it and of my 7 bikes, sees the most use. 13.   Rated **4** out of 5 **Jeff Scholefield** – August 28, 2025 New World Tourist bought in 2007. Cycled towing suitcase trailer the ACA Transam 2008, Lewis and Carke 2009 (St Charles MO to Rapid City SD), Northern Tier (Devils Lake ND to Sandpoint ID) 2011 and Rhine 2013. Also lots of day rides from my home in Salisbury, UK. Everytime I ride my NWT I smile as the small wheels and well balanced touring frame make a fun ride. Although there is weight penalty from towing the suitcase trailer versus using just panniers, there is no better system to fly and ride. 14.   Rated **5** out of 5 **BicycleTouringPro.com** – August 28, 2025 The Bike Friday New World Tourist is thought by some to be the ultimate travel bike for long distance tourists. It’s small wheel base, low-step over feature, fully-loaded capabilities and its ability to fold up and fit inside an airline standard suitcase (thus saving you huge amounts of money when flying with your bicycle) are certainly appealing features for any world traveler. 15.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Rick Zimmer** – August 28, 2025 After years of flying 737’s around the country and trying — usually unsuccessfully — to find a rental bike on layovers, I finally decided to bring my own. I heard about Bike Friday from a few United pilots over the common air to air frequency enroute from Hawaii. What a great choice. My World Tourist in its Samsonite suitcase just clears the TSA scanners, fits in an overhead bin in the 737 when inserted handle first, or easily in the forward Flight Attendant closet. It has completely changed my trip bidding strategy and now I tell people that I fly from bike trip to bike trip. I purchased my bike used from a friend, but am planning on an upgrade soon. Several other pilots have followed my example and I can’t speak highly enough about my experience with the bike. 16.   Rated **5** out of 5 **David Barker** – August 28, 2025 After much persuasion by a friend I first rode a BF in 1993, and immediately thought this it the best bike ever, and I was already a seasoned cyclist. My New World Tourist is 13 years old. I’ve bought (and sold) other bikes over the years, but it’s still my favourite, no other bike can do all it does, and do it so well. Touring, shopping, group rides etc. I’m always happy when I ride it. Over the years it has had many new parts as the old ones have worn out, and also a total factory respray (from yellow to multicoloured). I bought a Carbon Express tikit a few years ago — really a thing of beauty. I loved to look at it, but I rode the New World Tourist 90% of the time. I also love that over here in the UK it is so unusual and unknown — I’ve seen five others in 13 years. Every time you launch a new bike I want it. Present wish list — Nuvinci NWT, Carbon infinity tikit — Though I reckon I’d still come back to my trusty NWT, however many I owned. I just wish the factory wasn’t 6000 miles away — but maybe that’s a good thing 😉 David Ps I once sold my NWT on Ebay (long story, don’t ask), and six months later it came back to me by chance\! 17.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Brian Ogilvie** – August 28, 2025 It really is performance that packs\! I’ve had my NWT for nearly two years now, so I felt like I now have enough experience to review it. My full review is posted at Crazy Guy on a Bike, but in a nutshell: the NWT is a fine touring and randonneuring bike.It’s comfortable, handles very much like a 700C touring bike, carries quite a load, and packs into a standard-sized suitcase (for US-based airlines). It’s not ideal for people who need to fold the bike several times a day, but for everyone else who wants a packable touring bike, it’s well worth considering. 18.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Ron S** – January 6, 2026 I was going to buy a custom touring bike for our trans-am bike tour in 2012, but didn’t find one that would be fun to ride without a load. We used our Bike Fridays and they were just the bikes for the job- Sturdy with a load and fun to ride. I didn’t want a bike that handled like a touring bike and my NWT in quick handling and fun 19.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Heidie D** – January 6, 2026 My Bike Friday is a dream! I have a small frame so finding a bike that fits was not always easy. The Bike Friday solved that problem thanks to the customization provided. Sitting in a more upright position along with the proper fit makes it a marvelous bike for touring – all of the scenery is there for me to enjoy especially from a wider perspective. I love my bike and would recommend a Bike Friday to anyone who is considering a touring bike. 20.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Jeff R** – January 6, 2026 NWT is a great bike that opens many options for traveling with your bike. Whether it is multi-model traveling on transit, or going on an airplane trip, or going to the medical appointment, the bike is awesome. I feel a sense of freedom with this bike, because it helps reduce my dependence on a car. 21.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Maria M** – January 6, 2026 I love my New World Tourist. Once on it you forget that it’s a small wheeled bike. It’s very comfortable and rides like a regular road bike. 22.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Pete K** – January 6, 2026 Made in January 2008 I just love my little green, Bike Friday New World, tourist. I am the second owner and have been riding it the past 10 years, all around America, Canada, Alaska, Europe, and Asia. I love the way it’s engineered to fit into a suitcase for travel. And I love the way it rides how comfortable it is to ride. It’s my favorite bike\! 23.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Tom Kees** – March 19, 2026 First off, I really like the bike! (I’d say love, but I reserve that for things that can love me back.) The handling is great, comparable to my big wheel bikes, and in some regard, even better. Very springy and responsive and fast, and, quiet. I really like the gearing too. Wonderful, and I’ll be telling those who inquire here in Germany, and beyond: this is a bike to travel on with. Thanks again for helping me order the bike, especially from a foreign land. Tom Kees, Munich Germany 24.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Kevin R** – April 2, 2026 I’m still riding my 21 year old English racing green New World Tourist. I picked up my bike in person in Eugene, and it has been to France, Germany , Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, the USA, and of course to Canada. I’ve never had a mechanical issue with the bike (other than normal maintenance). I’ve gone through several rims, and it just keeps on going. 25.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Kevin F** – April 2, 2026 Mine got me home today after an unexpected car problem. Good thing I had it with me to use on the job\! 26.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Donny** – April 6, 2026 Very good bike👍, So helpful to ride 150 kilometers with Bike Friday, Very responsive & efficient power 27.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Deva D** – April 6, 2026 My name is Devayanti Wulaningtyas, or you can call me Deva. I am from Indonesia and a cycling enthusiast. Currently I am the Leader of Woman Cycling Community ‘Seli’ (WCC Seli) Jakarta, Indonesia. You can visit our Instagram account: @wccselijkt Seli is short from ‘Sepeda Lipat’ which means Folding Bike. I am a big fan of Bike Friday. This is my favorite bike. I think Bike Friday has the best performance in folding bike. 28.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Roger M** – April 6, 2026 Every time I hope onto my New world tourist I get a big shit eating grin\! You did a great job with sizing and also matching my specialized tri cross road bike gears/sprockets to this little small wheeled wonder. I was initially sceptical that I could keep up with the big kids but no sweat actually (except on steep hills, when I think smaller diameter wheels are slower). But the pack size and convenience out weigh that any day. We have been on the road a month now heading to eastern Canada and I have enjoyed frequent rides into areas I would never slow down to enjoy in the car. I look forward to the next six weeks as we orbit to the East Coast of Canada and back through South Carolina and New Mexico and home to British Columbia. 29.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Joan A-J** – April 6, 2026 Although I am a “sweet, little old lady” who is a 1937 model, I am the world’s leading perimeter rider, having bicycled the perimeters of 21 different countries – 12 on a Bike Friday. I set 3 US perimeter records bicycling Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania this past summer. I plan to continue “perimetering” on my Bike Friday as long as I live. The bike is tough and survived the Latvian roads. The bike tires you sent me did get me through 2,000 miles and that folding extra tire was perfect. Also my Bike Friday fits me – a 67 year old woman whose legs are getting stiffer and stiffer – yes, I have trouble getting my leg over the bar on a regular bicycle\! 30.   Rated **5** out of 5 **William & Darleen K** – April 6, 2026 I thank each and every one of you for your part in building our dream bikes. Darla and I were able to conduct initial test rides of our New World Tourist, Rohloff, Gates Drive bicycles this week. The smoothness of the tires, the amazing suspension provided by the marriage of the carbon seat post to the shorter seat masts, the phenomenal silence of the Rohloff hub from speeds 8-14 are all mind blowing. The fit stem allowed us to dial in the ideal position, and we’ll be recommending it to any serious customer. We love how stable and natural the bicycles feel. My wife says “It feels like a bike… only more comfortable.” I think the feel is amazing, smooth like butter, responsive, and climbing on the bike is a very rewarding and pleasant experience. The bicycle simply disappears and you become one with the cycling experience. Every second of our last three years researching and planning for this moment has been deeply rewarded by the care and consideration of the Bike Friday Team. Thank you, each and every member for making this possible. 31.   Rated **5** out of 5 **François P** – April 6, 2026 Thanks for being able to track down the measurements on my bike. It is wonderful to know that you people understand the changing needs of your customers. Of course I have been connected to bike Friday for nearly 22 years. 32.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Nickie A** – April 6, 2026 I am so thrilled with my bike Friday as it is now with the e-assist upgrade. I can actually ride with my husband and zip by him on the hills. I would never have guessed this was our schedule to do a 20 mile pleasure ride and not be wasted after the ride for the day. I stay in good shape and feel fortunate to have such good health as a 78 year old women. Nothing can stop me now. Now I can ride to my hearts content. We’re leaving for Vancouver island Sunday and anxious to be able to use the bike and keep the Rv at the camp site. 33.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Jim L** – April 6, 2026 Just want to let you know how much I have been enjoying my bike. I just got back from a ride. While I haven’t ridden as much as I’d hoped because of the weather and work, the rides I’ve done have been great. The gear range we picked has been just right for our hilly terrain. The rear derailleur has been a bit finicky and if I were to do it again, I would get a friction shifter instead of indexed so I could adjust it easily myself. The ride on this thing is fantastic. I expected the smaller wheels to be a bit twitchy, but that’s not the case. One handed riding is no problem at all. This is a great bike and I’m very glad I got it. Thanks for all your help. 34.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Rick T** – April 6, 2026 I’m another long time cyclist who thought he’d only want an e-bike in his dotage. My commute to work is 35 miles and 2000 feet each way. I would bike that a few times per year, but mostly rode the bike for exercise after driving the commute. Last year it finally clicked, I put an electric kit on an old bike and it turns out I can commute on the e-bike a couple days per week and leave the car at home. Mornings are cool enough I can get to work without breaking a sweat, which sounds minor but is a big issue since we do not have showers. The e-bike looks like it will actually pay for itself soon, my direct gas and toll cost of about \$14-16 per day is replaced by 1.2 kW-h of re-charge, or about \$0.25. 35.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Dorothy R** – April 6, 2026 it’s been a month since I’ve had my E bike and I really really really love it it’s everything and old lady wants I never go very fast but I’ve learned to be lazy with the power but it keeps me going longer and for more distance and yet I stay safe. 36.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Peter and Helen C** – April 6, 2026 Managed to squeeze in an awesome ride in New Zealand. These bikes loaded completed a ride which most people couldn’t believe a non mountain bike couldn’t. As usual the bikes were faultless. Very Happy Friday riders, Peter and Helen C Australia 37.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Ed O** – April 6, 2026 My wife and I just love our New World Tourist bicycles that we got from you in October of last year! My wife can’t believe how much easier it is for her to peddle the mile and a half not too steep we have to climb up whenever we go downtown or to our wonderful coastal trail and are heading home. 38.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Murray FB** – April 6, 2026 Still chugging along on my BF. Have now biked in 50 states and 11 countries. The BF made it possible. 39.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Jesse B** – April 6, 2026 Hi—just received my new NWT with Alfine hub and disk brakers (both of which are new to me), and it’s just what I hoped for. 40.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Wheeler E** – April 6, 2026 Sooo beautiful! Sooo much fun on bikes you can trust!\! 41.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Katie H** – April 6, 2026 Our NWTs performed perfectly!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you\! 42.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Dennis G** – April 6, 2026 First off we love our bikes. We have taken them from the mountains to the beach. Everything was good until she went to get on her other bike. She couldn’t get comfortable as on her NWT. 43.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Joseph H** – April 6, 2026 I have a Bike Friday New World Tourist that I bought in late 1996. It was delivered in March 1997, and I took it on my first, of many tours, that year. I have had it 25 years and it has well over 20,000 miles on it. Many of the tours were in hilly terrain and I wished it had some sort of “rocket booster” but no one had what I wanted. It appears as though technology has reached a point where I might be able to get the “boost” i wanted by an electric motor. I wonder if I could buy a retro kit or maybe a new bike that is already equipped with a motor. I have used my Bike Friday exclusively on my tours for the past 22 years. 44.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Jacob N** – April 6, 2026 Today was the first day to commute the 25miles to work by bus, and biking the three miles between the bus station and home. I’ve been meaning to start this routine for several weeks, and after settling into the new work, now was the time. As the bus pulled in for the ride home I realized the bus’ bike rack had three bikes already – it was full! I asked the driver, “Okay to bring my bike on if I fold it?” He said, “Yep, IF you fold it.”. Boom. Bike Friday for the instant win. Turns out someone forgot and left their bike on the rack so it was getting a long ride. The driver said it’s not typical that the rack is full. But I’m ready whenever it happens again! (Granted, I need to get speedier at folding, but it saved my bacon today.) 45.   Rated **5** out of 5 **Jill K** – April 6, 2026 This was my first time out with my new, tricked out, New World Tourist E-assist bike. It rides so smoothly and went up and down hill with with no sweat! Cheers, Jill Add a review [Cancel reply](https://bikefriday.com/product/bike-friday-new-world-tourist-folding-bike/#respond) ## E-Assist Upgrade ##### ***Front Hub Drive (Class 1) – Available on all standard models New & Used*** We have developed a lightweight, reliable, e-assist system using non-proprietary parts for serviceability. The motor replaces the front hub with a motor optimized specially for our 20-inch and 16-inch wheel sizes. The battery and circuitry stow into frame bags for a discreet solution that delivers an enjoyable and intuitive riding experience up to 20 mph. This system utilizes a pedal-assist system, which engages the motor as you pedal (no throttle).   A front hub E-assist motor fitted to a Bike Friday New World Tourist ##### **Overview** - This is a “class one” pedal assist. Max assisted speed 20mph. (these are key for many regional laws) - The standard batteries we use are 36 volt with a capacity of 450 watt hours. Estimated mileage in optimal conditions is 40-50 miles per charge - Also compatible with LIGO 10X battery upgrade (the only battery you can fly by air with your bike) - The whole kit adds only ~ 11lbs to your Bike Friday (for standard 36v/12ah) - The E-assist kit can be retrofitted on any Bike Friday. - Equipped with a clutch, which means less resistance when not using the electric assist - Great value when considering weight, function, and cost altogether. A high-quality investment. - 5 Levels of Assist - Non-proprietary, so if any part fails at nearly any point in the future, compatible replacements can be easily found even if the original manufacturer doesn’t exist anymore. - **Cost:** Please see the order form on this page for live pricing ##### Optional Upgrade: LiGo 10X  **(The world’s only e-bike battery you can fly with!)** This unique modular battery is the only one on the market you can fly with – simply separate the modules and stow them in your hand luggage, saving both weight and space in your suitcase. Designed by [Grin Technologies](https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products/ligo10x-battery.html), these batteries have gone through a rigorous development process and include well-thought-out features for an optimal user experience. ###### Key features - 36 V, 2.75 Ah pack; can stack as many in parallel as required.. - LiGo batteries (new style) – 1.55 lbs per cell / 3 cells – 4.65 lbs / 4 cells – 6.2 lbs - Rugged metal enclosure that handles drops and impacts. - Mechanical twist-lock and clip-latch hold connector packs securely. - BLE wireless connectivity with smartphone — view individual cell data and settings. - Integrated momentary push-button for on/off and other functions. - Ultra-low quiescent current drain (\< 2 µA in ship mode). - Five embedded RGB LEDs for state-of-charge and other information. - No spark when plugged into capacitive loads. - Cell balancing at all voltages, not just at full charge. - IR-compensated over-charge and over-discharge current protection (prevents premature cutoffs from high current). - Must be packed in **carry-on** luggage. ##### Frequently asked questions **How many LiGo modules do I need?** We recommend at least **3 modules** for standard rides. For longer distances or steeper terrain, **4 modules** are advised. **How much weight does this add?** The equivalent battery capacity to our standard offering adds an additional 1.55 lbs per cell / 3 cells – 4.65 lbs / 4 cells – 6.2 lbs. *(As batteries must be transported in carry-on, this additional weight does not affect whether the bike or suitcase can be checked.)* **Can I buy batteries separately or upgrade later?** Yes. If you wish to source your batteries directly from [Grin Technologies](https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products/ligo10x-battery.html), you can – **just inform your sales rep**. We also offer a converter kit if you want to upgrade to this option later or retrofit an existing e-assist system. **What certifications do these batteries have?** The LiGo 10X complies with **UN38.3, EN15194, EN62133-2, FCC/IC/CE (EMC/EMI)** and meets regulatory requirements for e-bike battery packs in most regions. If you require **UL2271** certification (e.g., for New York), please see our [**All-Day**](https://bikefriday.com/product/all-day-the-worlds-lightest-bosch-e-bike/) offering, which has full UL2271 and UL2849 compliance. **What is the cost?** This price is subject to change; please check the order form or with your sales rep for current pricing. ## Color Options #### *Pick from over 20 Stunning colors to match your style\!* With dozens of colors to choose from, our experienced painting team offers a wide range of possible upgrade color combinations, resulting in a Bike Friday that is truly unique and reflects your personality and style.  ###### [See Full-Sized Chart](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bike-Friday-Paint-Chart-2026-e1766098569228-1536x1146.jpg) ##### ##### **Standard Paint Options (No Charge)** We utilize a powder coat painting process that results in a high durability paint that lasts a long time and has low toxicity through the whole process. Did you know our first few Bike Fridays are still out and about in the world over 33 years later? ##### **Premium Paint Upgrade: (\$50-\$150 speak with a sales rep ([Sales@bikefriday.com](mailto:Sales@bikefriday.com))** These special coats require extra time and care to get right, with some also requiring two baking cycles, with the booth needing to be cleaned out in between paints to avoid cross-contamination #### Special Finishes  ##### **Two Tone Style (Standard Paint Options): \$200** ***Different frame parts in different colors. Price based on Standard Paint Options.*** (The bike in the picture is for example purposes only and may differ from the bike listed) For more options, please discuss with your sales representative [sales@bikefriday.com.](mailto:sales@bikefriday.com)  ##### ##### **Fade Style: \$350** ***Not available on OSATA Frames (Ever-E-Day & Haul-A-Day Models)*** Two colors that literally fade into each other on the frame. Please note: Fade paint jobs are handmade art with natural variation. *Each paint job is **unique** and may differ slightly from the photos shown.* [](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/main-page.png) Fade Style Color Combinations, for more options, please discuss with your sales representative [sales@bikefriday.com.](mailto:sales@bikefriday.com) ### **Custom Cable Colors:** **Please speak with a sales representative for pricing** ***A quick view of the cable colors we currently offer on our Bike Fridays*** Each full bike comes with black housing as standard. #####   ## Sizing Most bikes come in only a handful of sizes, but your body is unique. Your bike should be built the same way. Your Bike Friday frame is **Cut and welded to your exact measurements**, not adapted from a generic size. We build bikes for riders across the full size spectrum – from very short riders (with inseam as short as 16 inches) to professional NBA players (6 foot 6 inches) – and we make the process as straightforward as possible.  ##### Two Ways to Get Your Perfect Fit – You choose **Already have a bike you love how it fits?** Then give us your current bike’s measurements. We’ll replicate that perfect fit on your new Bike Friday. **Never had a bike that fit right?** No problem. Just provide your body measurements – height, inseam, weight, preferred riding style, and your age. From this, we will calculate a great fit for you. ##### How It Works Our sizing consultants review everything: your measurements, your riding style, what you love about your current bike, and what you’d like to change. Then we build your frame to match you, cutting and welding it to size and installing your choice of components. This process gives you the best riding experience, maximum comfort. 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#### **About the New World Tourist** The New World Tourist is a world-class touring bike, capable of fully-loaded trips over many weeks, and can still serve as your everyday ride. It is a custom-built touring bike that is “Best in Class” in reviews by thousands of people who have ridden it over the years, on every continent\! The New World Tourist’s ability to fold in 30 seconds allows you to put it into a car trunk, train seat, small ship cabin, or, with a little disassembly, pack it into an airline check-able suitcase for travel. Zero proprietary parts make it easy to maintain. It’s tested, tried and true, by thousands of riders\! We offer you many custom options, then hand build your bike to fit your size and particular riding plans. The New World Tourist has been our most popular bike since its introduction in 1992 and remains our best-seller to this day due to its versatility. *** #### **Select Options for Your Bike:**  Drop Bar: Comes with Bar-end Shifters, 18spd, Disc only **Upgrade and Accessory Options:** #### **Made-In-House Chromoly Rack Options:** ##### **Rear Rack:** Our rear rack takes standard panniers, has a 55-pound weight limit, and has plenty of clearance under the rack for use with the Bike Friday Under-bag. And it packs flat to easily fit in a suitcase with the bike. ##### **Front Rack:** Fits standard panniers. Rated for 25lbs each side. A must for a properly weighted touring bike for best front/rear weight balance and ride control. And it packs flat to easily fit in a suitcase with the bike. *** ##### **Travel Trailer added to Travel Case:** The Bike Friday Travel Trailer frame can be added as a choice to the Travel Case to make a full travel system. The Travel Trailer includes everything you need to make a Travel Case into a tow-ready trailer. The system includes the aluminum trailer frame, two (12″) wheels, protective socks for packaging and one reflective flag and thumb nuts to connect your travel suitcase. The trailer package also comes with a rear hub axle mounted hitch. This hitch can be used in place of a bike-specific hitch, or as a connection method on another bike so you can swap your trailer system quickly to another bike. There is a male air nipple included as well (integrated into the axle hitch). The gross weight limit for the trailer is 75 pounds. This includes the weight of the trailer (6.7lbs/2.95 kg) and the average case weight is 13lbs, so the total capacity for your gear is 55lbs. All felt packing bags and blankets are made from Eco-Fi fleece, a product made of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.  ##### **Soft Travel Bag:** The updated travel bag is now 10 inches wider to fit larger frames and tire sizes, features side cinch straps and stuffs into its own pocket. The Bike Friday Travel Bag allows you to easily carry or store your Bike Friday. Quick-fold your bike, fit it into its durable bag, and zip up! Black nylon coated pack fabric. Two sturdy woven handles and an adjustable shoulder strap allow you to carry your bike onto the bus, train or elevator with ease. A good way to keep it protected in the trunk of your vehicle too. Fits all single Bike Fridays. Wt: 672 grams. Rolls up to 4 1/2″ diameter, 14″ long. Proudly made here in Eugene, Oregon. *** ##### How to fold your Bike Friday: \<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZ6EvE\_INWs?si=xV3HWXE1sn4WJOFu” title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen\>\</iframe\> Applicable to all Pocket Bikes (New World Tourist, Diamond Llama, All-Packa) *** #### **How to order your bike on this page:** 1. Follow all the steps in the drop-down menus above then “Add to [cart](https://bikefriday.com/parts-store/cart/)” and follow steps in your cart to purchase. 2. A Bike Friday Expert will follow up with you to determine your sizing, pick-up /ship date (production takes 5-7 weeks on average) and confirm any other needed details about your order. 3. **Then you get your bike\!** *** #### **Additional Ways to Order with More Options:** We offer many more options than we can post here without overwhelming people. We can likely build what you are looking for. Just [contact us](https://bikefriday.com/contact/) and tell a friendly Bike Expert what you are looking for. *** ##### Bike Friday 10 Year Warranty We have a strong warranty on our frames against defects in material and/or workmanship for 10 years. Warranty is non-transferable. Bicycle components (excluding tires, chain, cables, etc.) generally have a 1-year limited warranty. [**CLICK HERE**](https://bikefriday.com/service/bike-friday-guarantee-and-warranty) for full warranty information.  Ready for adventure