gdlerner

Hi BF owners,can some one please tell me exactly the name and the messure of the suitcase,I know is a samsonite F Lite but I can not find it in Germany ,I can only find F Lite confort or american tourist
Thanks in advance

2_i 

I use a large Carlton. Currently, I think, it is called AirTec and its longest side is 31"/78cm long. That case was used by Bike Friday before the Samsonite. The advantage of Carlton is that, unlike Samsonite, it does not cross into the oversize category for most airlines. I squeezed the NWT together with trailer gear into the Carlton w/o problems, but had to deflate tires. The specific Carlton is quite popular in Germany.

randyprice

See https://www.bikefriday.com/newtravelsystem

"The new TravelCase interior dimensions are approximately 29.5 x 20.3 x 10 inches (75 x 51.6 x 25.4 cm). With outside dimensions of approximately 31.5 x 23 x 11 inches (80 x 58.4 x 28 cm), it may be a wee bit over some airlines' published no-surcharge size (depending on how you measure it), neither we at Bike Friday nor the nice folks at Samsonite have heard of any oversize luggage fees being assessed. Check with your airline to be sure if you're concerned. "

The interior dimensions appear large enough to accommodate a Downtube Mini. Can anyone confirm this? I have a Bike Friday Lama but I hate putting the thing together and taking it apart to travel. I have the Sam. Oyster suitcase.

Randy

gdlerner

Hi thanks for the answer,I will check it,do you know if the ares a suitcase that you don t need to take out the front and back racks?
Regards

randyprice

Hi, I have never tried to pack a front or rear rack in the Oyster, We used the trailer attachment for the suitcase and that packed well.

Randy