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1999 Bike Friday Family Tandem Traveler

Velopedia Archive ID 84251

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Bike Friday
Model	Family Tandem Traveler
Bicycle type	Tandem (folding)
Archive ID	84251
Original MSRP	$1,195.00
Colors	Flag Red
Sizes	One size fits all
Weight	40 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Brazed/welded
Frame material	4130 chromoly
Fork	Bike Friday
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Recumbent Mix
Shifters	Sachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano AceraX
Rear derailleur	Sachs Centera
Crankset	Aluminum, 46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	3-speed internal x 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo resin

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano AceraX M-System front/Tektro linear-pull rear brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/4" YST
Handlebar	Bike Friday
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Buyer's choice
Saddle	Bike Friday
Seatpost	Kalloy, 28.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Sachs Neos
Rims	Sun Rims AT18, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	20 x 1.50" Haro
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	560 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1727.2 mm
Fork offset / rake	35 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.