Birdy Packed in a Samsonite Flight Case.
Tried packing a Birdy Monocoque LX Deore into a Samsonite Flight Case in less than 15 mins.
Things to remove: 1) Front wheel 2) Rear wheel 3) Telescopic handle stem with handle bar 4) Front fork Tool? Only 1 size 5mm Hex/Allen Key. :thumb: http://stridasingapore.com/forum/ind...ach=8436;image http://stridasingapore.com/forum/ind...ach=8434;image |
Heh. What's the weight boss? As in suitcase and all?
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Here is an old style frame Birdy in a Flite.
In addition to the Birdy, I fitted 2 helmets, a U lock, a pair of shoes, 2 wine glasses, sox, small handle bar bag, and miscellaneous items that can't be carried on. On the trip out I had 2 bottles of wine instead of the wine glasses It was my 1st time and it took me took me more disassembly as well as a fair bit longer than 15 min to fit this much. (eg. I have replaced all quick releases with, allen key fastenings and I took the handlebar off my fixed stem, took the chain off the chain ring and packed it and derailleur in a plastic bag, pulled the skewers out of the wheels and bagged them. With practice, I would expect to take under 30 min . David |
Good job! I'd add a BF crush protector (or make your own).
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What does take so much time? Takes me 3 minutes to pack my Mu to a suitcase without hassle. 5 min to rebuilt it on arrival.
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Originally Posted by pibach
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What does take so much time? Takes me 3 minutes to pack my Mu to a suitcase without hassle. 5 min to rebuilt it on arrival.
http://gaerlan.com/dahon/pack.htm ... you should take some pictures and describe it. I gather that the choice of suitcase is important. Which one do you use? |
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Here's my Birdy in a 29" Samsonite Oyster... didn't remove the fork, just folded back.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...y/IMG_0756.jpg |
I got mine into a similiar suitcase without removing the handle bar at all.
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What size Samsonite Flight Case?
Thank for the thread on packing a Birdy Monocoque LX Deore into a Samsonite Flight Case, what size Samsonite Flight Case did you use?
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Always interesting to see how our various folding-bike-thing's get into the Samsonite. As a rule, I would never put my helmet in with it- better to carry that on the plane, it's an extra effort but safer than having small cracks etc. in it which will compromise the effect, when you might need it most!
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Originally Posted by kraftwerk
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Always interesting to see how our various folding-bike-thing's get into the Samsonite. As a rule, I would never put my helmet in with it- better to carry that on the plane, it's an extra effort but safer than having small cracks etc. in it which will compromise the effect, when you might need it most!
Only once has an airline employee commented on my helmet, he said that the planes are getting pretty safe these days. I normally do not comment on a ten year old thread, but helmets are safety related so i made an exception. |
I learned that I should not suggest in a way the presence of a bike or other sports equipment in my luggage, as the agents will try to engage in a detective work and charge me. Skis in winter get a pass.
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Nice to see, that this bike also fits into the BF suitcase.
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Originally Posted by 2_i
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I learned that I should not suggest in a way the presence of a bike or other sports equipment in my luggage, as the agents will try to engage in a detective work and charge me. Skis in winter get a pass.
" Hey.... that's a BIKE!" then come up with some way to charge for it, even though it is a very generic and conventional suitcase. ...it hasn't happened yet....tho British Airways will probably try to snag me. |
Originally Posted by kraftwerk
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Yeah I am always paranoid they will open the 29" Samsonite and say,
" Hey.... that's a BIKE!" then come up with some way to charge for it, even though it is a very generic and conventional suitcase. ...it hasn't happened yet....tho British Airways will probably try to snag me. |
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