Originally Posted by
yangmusa
I see two problems with the case - it's too big to fly as normal luggage (201 cm = 79 linear inches), and it weighs about 19 lbs (8.6 kg) - even without the trailer kit - which eats up a lot of your weight allowance too. The nice thing, given the size, is that you need to do very minimal disassembly.
Looking at the rules for European flights, there are no linear measurement rules. Just weight of 20kg. So bag at 8.6 and bike at 10.6 (Birdy Light) might just squeeze in. Trailer would have to go in hand luggage!
To explain my plan. I am 60 and have a free bus pass here in the UK. So bus ride to local airport. Fly to Geneva, train, boat or bus to Evian (60 miles, might even ride there) and then ride to son's house just a few miles along Lake Geneva. Flight cost is only about £35 so I might be able to go there very cheaply next year. I can leave a set of clothes there so only need bike and some waterproofs! Leaving car at the airport and hiring a car in France is costing a fortune.
Thanks everyone for help and advice.
Brian