Originally Posted by
Mini1976
I am looking at purchasing a Mini folding bike (similar to a Dahon Speed P8) to go on a trip around New Zealand. The first leg of my trip involves a coach ride where the maximum luggage size is 150cm (Length+Width+Height). The fold size of the bike is given as about 180cm.
So I wondered if I was to do things like remove the wheels and seat post, how much smaller the bike might be, or are there other ways of reducing the total size.
I'm allowed two bags, so any parts removed can go in a second bag.
Thanks for any advice
I did New Zealand last year (South Island) with a Tyrell IVE.
Did not encounter any problems with the bike on coaches and I just paid the extra ($10 iirc) for it.
I also met a guy using a fill sized surley and he too had no problems with the coach.
Of course he had to dismantle his front and rear wheels.
Some picts of NZ here (also some bike picts)
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmeietyN