Meet the AirLlama

Bike Friday is a company based in Eugene, Oregon in the northwest of the United States that builds specialist bicycles. Its latest offering should prove a boon to frequent flyers who like to get some exercise in when they're on the road or who like to get off the beaten path when travelling.

The AirLlama is an all-purpose mountain bike that packs away into a suitcase small enough to be booked in as checked luggage without the problems of special bike handling fees. It's amazing but true. Bike Friday will build you your own personal, mead-to-measure AirLlama, complete with engraved brass nameplate, for under US$3,000.

The bike is perfect for the serious rider who needs to train while travelling, the business traveller who wants to ride while out of town, and the adventure tourist who needs a rugged, dependable expedition bike.

Contact Bike Friday at 3364 W. 11th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402. United States. Tel: (800) 777 0258 or visit the company's web site at www.bikefriday.com