Originally Posted by
EarlVanDorn
Atom called me the OP, but actually he was the OP in this thread. But to make it clear, I am not mechanically inclined. If my car gets a flat tire I call a tow truck.
The thing I like about the Vilano is that it folds (kind of a hard fold) and just fits right into a suitcase. The only work is taking off one pedal and pulling the seat stem out, which also fits into the suitcase. And the suitcase is actually two liner inches smaller than the airline maximum of 62". They make some 66-68" suitcases, and I was thinking about getting one and praying, but no need.
As I posted, all I want to do with this bike is ride along the Rhine River and Lake Constance area from town to town, about 20 miles a day at say seven miles per hour. We're just going to toodle along.
Haha- OK now I feel dumb!
Anyway, I also noticed the hard-to-fold main frame hinge. A little WD40 on the pivot joint helps work it loose.
I also appreciated the small folded size of this bike.
I think it will serve you just fine.