Originally Posted by
FedericoMena
It's a normal Nissan sedan. My wife (who does most of the car commuting with our daughter, since I work from home) wants to be able to take both their bikes in the car - she'll be getting a folder, too. We want it to be as easy as possible for her to carry the bikes in the trunk with extra space left; I can usually catch up with them after school, in the park, if they decide to go out for a spin (and get back home together, with all three folders in the trunk...).
I'd *LOVE* to get an Islabikes, but from the look of things it's going to be as expensive to get into Mexico as a folder, and we *do* want to be able to travel easily with the bikes. We'll see.
(Been reading your blog, BTW. It's very good! Congrats on the babies - that's why panniers come in pairs, right?
I got the three bikes into the trunk of a Toyota Camry with room to spare. I'm not sure how that compares to your car, but it should narrow down the possibilities.
I'm wondering whether I could get a 20" wheel bike into a suitcase. You'd certainly have to take off the fork and wheels. The frames are so much smaller that if one is used to working on adult bikes one might have the wrong expectations. I'm unfamiliar with purchasing stuff in other countries but I understand that shipping costs, tariffs and VATs can add up.
Thanks. I have a bunch of half-written stuff; but the kiddies have reached the age where they want to be independent yet still have you around. It leaves very little time for other things. But it's good to know that someone looks at it.