We don't run a rear fender on our tandem. Thus we can stand it on end in almost any lift. No problem. That's why we only run the front fender. We only have to carry it when there's no lift. Some hotels and hostels won't let us take the bike up, but many more have done. We've always been able to fit it into the room. One tandem is smaller than two singles, though. I hate it when they won't let us bring up the bike. Then we have to strip it completely, worry about it, etc. Hey, it's all good cross training. We never use escalators, either.