Originally Posted by gbcb
Interesting. I had heard that some stores do not let bicycles in for "insurance reasons", but I do find it's amazing what folding or partially folding a bike will do. People don't treat them as bikes, and you can get them into places that would otherwise frown upon bikes.
If only that was true all the time.
I just moved to Tucson. I folded up my Swift and went into 3 POs. 2 of them refused to provide services. I went to the main public library and there too I was also not allowed to enter with the "bike". In each case, I tried to convince them that this was bicycle parts and not a functioning bicycle in its current state.
I have been trying to find a bag that would easily fit my folded fendered bike. Haven't had any luck yet. I need a carrying bag that has the following dimensions, 36" height x 38" zippered opening x 18" wide. I guess out of sight, out of mind is best.
On the other hand, I have been allowed to enter banks, supermarkets and restaurants both with the bike unfolded and folded.