Old 07-03-12, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Aquakitty
Vernon.

I think I am just going ahead with my R20 custom builds. Bike Fridays won't work for me. They are too long when they fold. I have a trailer for touring that doubles as a shipping crate. The Bike Friday suitcase is wider than what I am using. However, a Raleigh Twenty fits perfectly in it, and from doing the math the Dahons would fit as well. Long story but I have been going back and forth on which way to go with my folder touring projects. Time is going too fast!
If I remember correctly, you have welding and other framebuilding skills.

One thing you might consider with the R20 + trailer is its weight with the suitcase. The ubiquitous 50-pound luggage limit -- some low-cost European airlines might use 20 KGs! -- could be an issue.

Good luck with the project!
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