Originally Posted by
smallwheeler
I don't see it as a replacement for a folding bike that I would take anywhere with me, as they seem to be marketing it, but it looks like the kind of packable bike that will suit the needs of many
My experience with the ____ is the opposite -- was great for bike-bus-bike commute; less suited to fit in luggage for cross-country air travel. I don't see this BF model going with me on a daily commute which includes tossing it in the luggage compartment of a bus or overhead in a train rack, but it looks perfect for packing to fly.
I wonder if it packs small enough to qualify as carry-on...?
I have a hard time imagining it as a commuter too. I think the longest dimension for airlines' overhead luggage is 56 cm. From memory, the head and seat tubes look parallel such that the monotube is probably something like 56 cm on a medium. The rear wheel goes past the head tube when folded so I think we can conclude that, technically, it will be too long.
The light weight and quick packing will be great for trips, IMO.