I'm fairly new to folding bikes, but I recently purchased a one-speed Halfway-f while I was in travelling in China. I'm planning on taking some long trips overseas and I was looking for a bike to travel with. Although it isn't as compact, this bike seemed much more stable and well built than the other folding bikes that I found available in Southwest China.

I'm now trying to figure out how to travel with this bike and what kind of bag to use. I would like to take only the bike and a backpack which will hold my clothes. I would like to arrive, set up the bike, and ride out of the airport with the backpack on my back. I only plan on riding in cities, not touring.

I don't think that it will qualify as carry-on luggage for most airlines, so how can I protect it if its going to travel as checked luggage? Mine didn't come with the bag that's included with the 7 speed models. I can order one from Giant, but is this bag more for use as a carry-on ? Do you think that bubble wrap or foam on the inside of the bag would protect it enough? I would like to avoid having to travel with another large piece of luggage, since I plan to cycle away from terminals. Any insight into suggested bags and how to pack for air, bus, and train travel would be greatly appreciated.

The owners manual was in Chinese so I wasn't clear on some things. Where do you attach the included velcro strap? Is this designed for carrying the bike or only for securing wheels?

Also, what kind of lock do you suggest and where would you secure it to the bike?

Thanks for any advice.