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08-24-05, 02:21 PM
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This is the first time I've ever seen this but have heard that others have done it. A Brompton owner actually had the courage to bring the bicycle inside the cabin of the plane and put in the overhead compartment. I could not believe it but he actually got away with it! Here's an example of where a 16 inch wheel folder can do something that a 20' inch folder cannot do. I also think the Dahon Presto Lite would be able to accomplish the same feat but you would have to remove the seat post and saddle for the package to become small enough to fit into that tight space.
I don't know if I could ever take the chance because if the crew decides to turn you around, you will almost certainly miss the flight. I think he took a big chance but it worked.
This is the first time I've ever seen this but have heard that others have done it. A Brompton owner actually had the courage to bring the bicycle inside the cabin of the plane and put in the overhead compartment. I could not believe it but he actually got away with it! Here's an example of where a 16 inch wheel folder can do something that a 20' inch folder cannot do. I also think the Dahon Presto Lite would be able to accomplish the same feat but you would have to remove the seat post and saddle for the package to become small enough to fit into that tight space.
I don't know if I could ever take the chance because if the crew decides to turn you around, you will almost certainly miss the flight. I think he took a big chance but it worked.