Originally Posted by
Smallwheels
Way too much work and mess for something done regularly. I would definitely get a folding bicycle if I needed to use a train very often.
Interesting.
I never knew there was a name for the person who brings a full size bike into a train covered in a bag! Who knew? I guess you may one day call me a Rinko! LOL!
If I had to use a full size bike in a bag, (for touring purposes) I'd buy a bike with a Nexus 11 hub which is not going to have a derailluer that can get crushed in a bag. Better yet, get a full size folding bike like the Montague where the derailluer folds up (to prevent damage) and the cycle can be disassembled in minutes.
YouTube had a great presentation on the whole process of using a Rinko bag. WOW! It took forever! I would need to carry 15 pages of instructions on how to use all those straps.