Herb

Just back from my second trip to Italy. Hills with 15-20% grade. Bike -Dahon Hammerhead PAC (they don't make the pac bike now) 18 speed, 18 lbs paid$ 1200USD Fits in size legal suitcase. Best Bang for the buck! Rides like a full size bike. Might find on on Ebay

jefmcg

One thing to watch out for is total weight. If you are not flying in or out of US, then the weight restrictions are much lower. For instance Singapore has a limit of one bag of 20kg in economy. I realised that with an excess charge of $US60/kg each way to Australia, it would make more sense to pick up a cheap-@ss junk cycle from Kmart when I got there, than risk paying hundreds for the pleasure of letting luggage handlers fling my cycle around an airport.

robsta

. Robsta, though, it seems it needs a lot of disassembling, right down to the derailleur - is that right ?[/QUOTE]

I pack my bike in the same way the Xootr website describes the process. Basically, both wheels off, seat post out, handlebar post off and then into the case. The website shows it quite well.

Sometimes I remove the derailleur, it is not a terrible job.

Once you have packed and unpacked a few times it takes 15 - 20 minutes. Having the correct tools makes all the difference. If I was needing to fold the bike for frequent travel I would be looking at a Brompton or BF. I usually arrive and only have to unpack once and then pack again before going home.
cheers
Rob

gringo_gus

thanks rob

Tourist in MSN

I bought the Airnimal Joey several years ago because (1) I wanted to buy a fork and frame so that I could choose my own components and build it up myself, and (2) I wanted the larger 24 inch wheels. I was led to believe that it would fit in an airline acceptable case. But after I bought it I was unable to find a case that I could put it and the wheels into that met airline size requirement of "Checked baggage must weigh 50 lbs, (23 kg), or less and its combined length, width, and height must measure 62 inches (158 linear cm) or less." (This requirement was copied and pasted from Delta's website.)

I like the way the bike handles but since I can't take it anywhere without paying exorbitant excess luggage size fees, I have ridden less miles on it than I paid in US dollars for it.

Don't make the same expensive and frustrating mistake I made.

Clownbike

Another vote for the Birdy. Folds almost as small as a Brompton, light weight, and rides like a "real bike", especially with an ahead stem. There are folks here that tour with them, so hopefully they'll chime in. Very stiff frame with full suspension.

CSG

The Brompton rides like a real bike to me. Sportier is all.

ttakata73

I tried to PM Herb but this forum won't allow that until I hit 50 posts.

I just ordered a Dahon Silvertip midtown bike and was wondering what model suitcase you can fit this bike into.
Can the 2 frame pivots be removed so you can break the frame into 2 separate pieces?

The bike is being shipped to Los Angeles where a friend is then bringing it to me on the plane to Bangkok.
So I need to order him a properly sized suitcase and am skeptical about it fitting into a 62" suitcase.

If you can post pics here or send pics to ttakata73@gmail.com of a midtown packed in ? suitcase that would be great reference.

Any help would be appreciated and thanks for your time,
Ted
Bangkok

gringo_gus

Hey, sometimes the answer is staring you in the face - so 'bump' - my downtube mini, gathering dust - will give it a go, disassembled, etc etc in a case. Will report back...