Tern Airporter Slim
01-17-22, 11:13 AM
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Tern Airporter Slim
Has anyone used a Tern Airporter Slim to transport a 20" Tern other than their BYB model? Tern says it will fit their Verge and Link lines as well with some disassembly. I'm just curious what all needs to be removed in order for that to be the case....it doesn't look like it will? I received one as a gift, and am trying to get it to work for an upcoming trip. Thanks.
01-20-22, 02:57 PM
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Not the slim though but you can get an idea here.....
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Thought I would post an update on this. The bike I was using inside the Tern Airporter Slim was one of their 20" wheeled Tern Link C8s with fenders/rear rack.
They had directions for the breakdown process ( https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/supp...airporter-slim ), but you did need to look at their pictures to fully understand, as they didn't exactly specify all of the steps that needed to be taken to make it fit. I pulled off the fenders and rack (they showed removing them, but shipping them layered in separately), I didn't want to chance the fenders breaking, so left them at home, along with the rack. I removed the folding pedals (you can skip this step, as it fits ok with the pedals in folded state), wheels, seat post/saddle, and disconnected the stem/handlebars. It all layers inside nicely, and the included padding is quite helpful. I added some bubble wrap to keep down rubs and scratches, and through in some bike wear for additional padding. I kept those additions to the minimum, as I was a little concerned about keeping it under the 50lb weight limit. The bike is reportedly 28lbs, with rack, etc. I never weighed it, but without fenders/rack, and a modest amount of clothing in the suitcase, I was right at 50lbs. Both AA and United checked it with no fanfare, and it went for the standard baggage fee. The suitcase itself rolls very nicely. If it weren't for the tear down, I'd use it when roll on service wasn't available on Amtrak as well.
They had directions for the breakdown process ( https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/supp...airporter-slim ), but you did need to look at their pictures to fully understand, as they didn't exactly specify all of the steps that needed to be taken to make it fit. I pulled off the fenders and rack (they showed removing them, but shipping them layered in separately), I didn't want to chance the fenders breaking, so left them at home, along with the rack. I removed the folding pedals (you can skip this step, as it fits ok with the pedals in folded state), wheels, seat post/saddle, and disconnected the stem/handlebars. It all layers inside nicely, and the included padding is quite helpful. I added some bubble wrap to keep down rubs and scratches, and through in some bike wear for additional padding. I kept those additions to the minimum, as I was a little concerned about keeping it under the 50lb weight limit. The bike is reportedly 28lbs, with rack, etc. I never weighed it, but without fenders/rack, and a modest amount of clothing in the suitcase, I was right at 50lbs. Both AA and United checked it with no fanfare, and it went for the standard baggage fee. The suitcase itself rolls very nicely. If it weren't for the tear down, I'd use it when roll on service wasn't available on Amtrak as well.
