Travel cases and trailers
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Travel cases and trailers
From time to time, I have read questions about fitting a bike in a suitcase for air travel, so I started to work toward solution about three years ago. I wanted to have to have a case that was within the airline limit of 62" to avoid oversize-bag fees, it had to be very durable and lightweight, and it had to be easy to convert into a trailer. So, we developed a 30" x 20" x 11.75" polypropylene case that holds our 20" Origami Crane 8 without too much dis assembly. We also developed a trailer kit that fits neatly inside with the bike and takes only minutes to assemble.
I wanted to make this all very practical, so we have a 22" carry-on bag for your clothing and other items as well. These are fully-lined premium cases that can be used for all travel needs, not just your bike.
Plus, we used colors that will make the bags easy to recognize and very attractive. Let me know what you think.
I wanted to make this all very practical, so we have a 22" carry-on bag for your clothing and other items as well. These are fully-lined premium cases that can be used for all travel needs, not just your bike.
Plus, we used colors that will make the bags easy to recognize and very attractive. Let me know what you think.
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Don't forget ... even though there is a size limit, what agents always check IME is the weight limit. You might want to check that bike plus suitcase plus trailer parts are all less than 50 pounds for US travel. Some wiggle room is a big positive.
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It's a great idea. I would make sure that it's easy to strap the carry-on to the top of the trailer too.
Don't forget ... even though there is a size limit, what agents always check IME is the weight limit. You might want to check that bike plus suitcase plus trailer parts are all less than 50 pounds for US travel. Some wiggle room is a big positive.
Don't forget ... even though there is a size limit, what agents always check IME is the weight limit. You might want to check that bike plus suitcase plus trailer parts are all less than 50 pounds for US travel. Some wiggle room is a big positive.
The Bike + case + trailer is under the 50 lb. limit. I will post a total weight over the weekend.
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The Axle hitch You show has been found Vile , I suppose its what was given you by your PRC source company
I offer Thule-Chariot elastomer ball and stainless socket as Much Better.https://www.bikekidshop.com/thule-ch...de-p-1601.html
I offer Thule-Chariot elastomer ball and stainless socket as Much Better.https://www.bikekidshop.com/thule-ch...de-p-1601.html
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The Axle hitch You show has been found Vile , I suppose its what was given you by your PRC source company
I offer Thule-Chariot elastomer ball and stainless socket as Much Better.https://www.bikekidshop.com/thule-ch...de-p-1601.html
I offer Thule-Chariot elastomer ball and stainless socket as Much Better.https://www.bikekidshop.com/thule-ch...de-p-1601.html
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Looks very promising. I'll be very curious to see how much these cost. But this is something I've been planning on doing for a while...
(Bike Friday has a suitcase trailer kit that's similar).
(Bike Friday has a suitcase trailer kit that's similar).
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OK I get the sales man's defense of their inventory , Maybe offer the consumer the options to make their own Pick
Industrial High Pressure air hose quick coupler based hitch Bike Friday uses for their suitcase Trailer works OK , Too..
I used the Connectors in their Original setting.. Air turbine Motor grinder in shipyard & Big compressor in the Bottom of the Dry dock .
Aosom is where The $100 eBay trailers come from . Their Hitch Bike Trailer Universal Hitch Coupler
people already have trouble using them on many bike configurations. (As Read on these Pages)
I use the Ball hitch with my Brompton towed Carry Freedom City trailer the rear wheel under fold is unimpeded by having the trailer attached ..
the typical Fold-in-half Bike , You have to take the trailer off anyhow.
Industrial High Pressure air hose quick coupler based hitch Bike Friday uses for their suitcase Trailer works OK , Too..
I used the Connectors in their Original setting.. Air turbine Motor grinder in shipyard & Big compressor in the Bottom of the Dry dock .
Aosom is where The $100 eBay trailers come from . Their Hitch Bike Trailer Universal Hitch Coupler
people already have trouble using them on many bike configurations. (As Read on these Pages)
I use the Ball hitch with my Brompton towed Carry Freedom City trailer the rear wheel under fold is unimpeded by having the trailer attached ..
the typical Fold-in-half Bike , You have to take the trailer off anyhow.
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Looks very promising. I'll be very curious to see how much these cost. But this is something I've been planning on doing for a while...
(Bike Friday has a suitcase trailer kit that's similar).
(Bike Friday has a suitcase trailer kit that's similar).
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Looks good, and quite similar to the Bike Friday concept. I like the bright colors and have an additional suggestion. On my first trip with my Bike Friday I was running later than expected getting back to Heathrow airport in London. As the sunlight faded I realized that my bike was properly outfitted with lights and reflectors, but there were none at all on the trailer/suitcase (which in my case were dark grey). I rectified that with lots of reflective stickers before my next trip - but it would be nice if the suitcase came with reflectors and possibly a place to mount a tail light.
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Looks good, and quite similar to the Bike Friday concept. I like the bright colors and have an additional suggestion. On my first trip with my Bike Friday I was running later than expected getting back to Heathrow airport in London. As the sunlight faded I realized that my bike was properly outfitted with lights and reflectors, but there were none at all on the trailer/suitcase (which in my case were dark grey). I rectified that with lots of reflective stickers before my next trip - but it would be nice if the suitcase came with reflectors and possibly a place to mount a tail light.
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More options are good, but the setup looks to me too close to Bike Friday in terms of, sorry to say, flimsiness. When I get out of the flight, possibly quite exhausted, I do not want to fiddle with washers and cotter pins. I want a sturdy straightforward setup such as that of Radical Designs or Wike.
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Any chance you could use an extension handle like is common on luggage as part of the trailer tongue? Unfortunately that might require a straight-pull hookup, perhaps like the Burley Travoy, or perhaps a rack with a center trailer hitch.
My Swiss Army bag has a bit of an odd rounded shape, but the single pole might be strong enough to use as a trailer tongue. It is, of course, a soft backpack convertible suitcase.
My Swiss Army bag has a bit of an odd rounded shape, but the single pole might be strong enough to use as a trailer tongue. It is, of course, a soft backpack convertible suitcase.
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Looks good, and quite similar to the Bike Friday concept. I like the bright colors and have an additional suggestion. On my first trip with my Bike Friday I was running later than expected getting back to Heathrow airport in London. As the sunlight faded I realized that my bike was properly outfitted with lights and reflectors, but there were none at all on the trailer/suitcase (which in my case were dark grey). I rectified that with lots of reflective stickers before my next trip - but it would be nice if the suitcase came with reflectors and possibly a place to mount a tail light.
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Any chance you could use an extension handle like is common on luggage as part of the trailer tongue? Unfortunately that might require a straight-pull hookup, perhaps like the Burley Travoy, or perhaps a rack with a center trailer hitch.
My Swiss Army bag has a bit of an odd rounded shape, but the single pole might be strong enough to use as a trailer tongue. It is, of course, a soft backpack convertible suitcase.
My Swiss Army bag has a bit of an odd rounded shape, but the single pole might be strong enough to use as a trailer tongue. It is, of course, a soft backpack convertible suitcase.
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It certainly could. But when we were traveling, there was always extra stuff to carry.
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Maybe, maybe not. The Brompton, when folded, is rather squarish. I'll have to measure it out. The B&W case which many Brompton riders use is square. I think the rectangular dimensions of more typical travel luggage do not fit quite as easily, or at all.
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Brompton's folded dimension is a bit square at around 24" X 24" X 10.
Most luggages/suitcases are rectangular and the B'ton won't fit even
with the wheels off.
42nd st., New York City by 1nterceptor, on Flickr
Most luggages/suitcases are rectangular and the B'ton won't fit even
with the wheels off.
42nd st., New York City by 1nterceptor, on Flickr
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Brompton's folded dimension is a bit square at around 24" X 24" X 10.
Most luggages/suitcases are rectangular and the B'ton won't fit even
with the wheels off.
42nd st., New York City by 1nterceptor, on Flickr
Most luggages/suitcases are rectangular and the B'ton won't fit even
with the wheels off.
42nd st., New York City by 1nterceptor, on Flickr
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I own a Samsonite F lite 79cm for my Bike Friday NWT,and cost in Germany only 95€ your case about 145€.I will love to have a new case but need to be much lighter then 11lbs[h=1][/h]
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Here's a photo of my Brompton M6L packed in the B&W case. I don't think there's any way either W or H could squeeze into 20"...