Lightweight suitcase for folding bike
As the airlines squeeze us more and more, it's getting increasingly hard to carry a bike, folded up or otherwise, on account of the weight. Every kg they shave off the checked bag allowance is a kg that has to come off the bike and gear, as the suitcase still weighs the same. Recently, allowances dropped from 23kg (~50lbs) to 20kg (what a nice, round number!). So maybe it's time to find a suitcase that weighs a kg or two less.
I'm looking for some good suggestions. Right now, I own a Samsonite hardshell. It protects the bike well and takes a beating. However, I'm just certain that there must be some kind of better way to do it. Anyone know of any good, light suitcases out there, or perhaps other intelligent ways of moving bikes around without them falling victim to an airport's baggage throwers? |
Pack it in a cardboard box, protected with white foam boards and bubble wrap. It shd do the trick, most times.
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Originally Posted by OldiesONfoldies
(Post 9061666)
Pack it in a cardboard box, protected with white foam boards and bubble wrap. It shd do the trick, most times.
Or have i got the wrong idea? |
Originally Posted by Stormclad
(Post 9062417)
That does sound like an alternative, but how is the cardboard box usually stored at the destination? For tourists like myself, how does one bring the box along?
Or have i got the wrong idea? To bring the box around is not too be difficult, you can just carry it with both hands or cart it around in a little 2-wheel cart. Most of the time, we cart it to the bus/taxi and it fits into the the trunk. |
Originally Posted by OldiesONfoldies
(Post 9061666)
Pack it in a cardboard box, protected with white foam boards and bubble wrap. It shd do the trick, most times.
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Originally Posted by kubark42
(Post 9061248)
As the airlines squeeze us more and more, it's getting increasingly hard to carry a bike, folded up or otherwise, on account of the weight. Every kg they shave off the checked bag allowance is a kg that has to come off the bike and gear, as the suitcase still weighs the same. Recently, allowances dropped from 23kg (~50lbs) to 20kg (what a nice, round number!). So maybe it's time to find a suitcase that weighs a kg or two less.
United and Air Canada appear to have a 50lb limit. David |
Which airlines have a checked base limit below 23 kg (50lb)? United and Air Canada appear to have a 50lb limit. |
For extra layer of padding/protection, I used my bag within the box. As you can see, there's still some room left for other things e.g. accessories etc.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture027.jpg |
Boxes work well, I use lashing straps that are very cheap (as low as $1/piece @ Harbor Freight) two times vertically, so that the box can be carried with this. Tape the straps to one another and the box so they aren't "lost" in the transit. The "perfect sized suitcase" that you can never find can often be easily constructed in 10 minutes with some duct tape and well reinforced.
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Originally Posted by ChainlessRev
(Post 9073998)
For extra layer of padding/protection, I used my bag within the box. As you can see, there's still some room left for other things e.g. accessories etc.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture027.jpg |
Originally Posted by vincentnyc
(Post 9092304)
that look like a mini dt...is that correct? did you have to remove any parts, or you just fold everything up? and what kinda bag is it? where do u get that bag...links would be great.
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Abio Bag
Originally Posted by vincentnyc
(Post 9092304)
that look like a mini dt...is that correct? did you have to remove any parts, or you just fold everything up? and what kinda bag is it? where do u get that bag...links would be great.
Sorry I should've specified...it's an Abio Bag (http://www.amazon.com/shops/abiobicycles) Inside the box is the Abio Verdion (http://abiobikes.com/models.html) http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/abioBag_.jpg |
Originally Posted by JCFlack
(Post 9092469)
What would ChainlessRev be doing with a DT? DTs have chains. The bike is an Abio - an Abio Verdion, I think.
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