Bike Friday’s new folding e-bike fits in a standard airline suitcase

Bike Friday, known for its folding bicycles, has announced the All-Day, an electric bike that weighs just 33 pounds and folds in 20 seconds. The new model is powered by the Bosch Performance Line SX motor and designed to cater to both commuters and long-distance cyclists looking for a compact, travel-ready e-bike.

Unlike many e-bikes in the category, the All-Day is designed to pack into a standard airline-checkable suitcase, making it an appealing option for riders who frequently travel with their bikes.

Flying with a Bike Friday folding bike

In response to the concerns of our readers, we did reach out to Bike Friday about traveling with the new bike. And, to be clear, you cannot fold this bike up, battery and all, and take it on a plane. Yes, you can take the bike, but shipping lithium ion batteries is more complicated. But, it can be done, and it can even be done by FedEx.

“The selling point of the bike is that it is light enough and can fold compact enough to be packed into a suitcase for air travel,” explained a Bike Friday spokesperson. “Batteries can sometimes be hired or shipped to the end destination however the low resistance of the Bosch motor means that the bike can used without even e-assist and performs just like a regular unassisted bike.

“Unfortunately the only way to get any large capacity battery on a plane is to use a modular ligo battery which when available we use in our retro fit e-assist systems but it is not compatible with Bosch systems and in short supply,” they added.

Bosch and Bike Friday

The integration of Bosch’s lightweight SX motor, combined with a unique exoskeleton frame design, allows for a compact and efficient drivetrain setup. Bike Friday partnered with Vapor Propulsion Labs (VPL), Bosch’s North American integration specialist, to develop the frame’s motor mount, which pivots to tension a chain or Gates belt drive without requiring additional tensioners.

Bike Friday All Day

The bike is available in multiple drivetrain configurations, including a traditional derailleur system, SRAM Apex AXS wireless shifting, and internal hub options such as Rohloff with a Gates belt drive. Bosch’s 400Wh and 545Wh batteries provide the primary power source, with the option to extend the range further using the 250Wh PowerMore battery.

Bike Friday All Day

“We’ve built more than 40,000 bikes in our 32-year history, and I’m proud to present the All-Day as yet again a world first.  Designing to meet the needs of our customers in a way that our partnership with Bosch makes newly possible,” says Bike Friday CEO Hanna Scholz. “Customers have been asking for a U.L. certified Bosch e-bike. Now, after more than a year of design work, prototyping, and field testing, we are proud to deliver an ultralight e-bike that combines the reliability of Bosch with the repairability, sustainability and customer satisfaction of Bike Friday frames.”

Bike Friday All Day

The All-Day represents a first in several categories: it’s the lightest Bosch-powered e-bike on the market, the first Bosch e-bike designed to be airline-checkable, and the first to use an eccentric bottom bracket motor mount for increased drivetrain flexibility. It remains true to Bike Friday’s approach of custom, handmade bikes, built to order in Eugene, Oregon.

Bike Friday All Day

With a starting price of $5,200, the All-Day targets cyclists who value portability, repairability, and high-performance e-bike touring. Orders are now open, with customization options available.

Have a look at Bike Friday’s 2024 release, the All Packa here.