Brompton in a suitcase?

[CrimsonEclipse]

I weighing my options.

Present question:
Can I fit a Brompton in a hard sided suitcase without disassembly and have room
for a few clothes and other things while making the 62" 50lb rule?

CE

[bangkok]

See this recent thread for pics of a B in suitcase:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=427996

Pics:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_EqgpUrE0IEs/SE3_md5LmVI/AAAAAAAAAGk/WbbB7AUGpEo/s1600-h/delsey1.JPG
http://bp3.blogger.com/_EqgpUrE0IEs/SE4AU5jwDoI/AAAAAAAAAG0/Pfk6DQw2Vic/s1600-h/delsey2.JPG

[jagatron]

In short, search for the Delsey Axiom 30" upright (~$100). There used to be some other off the shelf models that would work, but they've disappeared. You'll see reference to them in similar online articles covering the same topic.

[OldiesONfoldies]

I use this huge 32" case for my Brompton. Seems to work w lots of room for clothes helmet etc. Just fold the Brompton, chuck it in an Ikea DIMPA bag to keep stuff clean and thats it! But it weighs 19kg w just the bag n the Brompton. So depending on airline, may be tight but certainly doable. Usually, my check in weight is abt 23kg.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/oldiesonfoldies/Packed_Brompton_1_r.jpg

Hope that helps.

[CrimsonEclipse]

I appreciate the help. It looks like the Delsey Axiom comes out to 66".
It would probably pass but I don't like to take chances. As American
based airlines are tightening belts, they may be looking closer.

CE

[Scooper]

These are photos of my M6L in an airline legal (62" H + L + W) hard case sold by Channell Wasson (http://www.foldabikes.com/).

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Brompton/M6LinHardCase.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Brompton/BW96006Clapptonsm.jpg