Old Dahon Getaway V - Fit in Airline-OK Suitcase?
I know these aren't very popular, but I have been tasked with a project that involves flying back and forth from Denver to Newport Beach, and I really don't want to constantly rent cars and deal with the transit system since my client is so close (less than 2 miles) from our corporate apartment and the airport.
I found a cheap classic Dahon 16" folder on the local 'List, so I am wondering: Will this work for me? Can I fit it easily into a large suitcase as checked baggage? I really have no intention of buying a new folder for this, and it seems they aren't really any easier for packing from my research. |
Originally Posted by robyr
(Post 16621680)
I know these aren't very popular, but I have been tasked with a project that involves flying back and forth from Denver to Newport Beach, and I really don't want to constantly rent cars and deal with the transit system since my client is so close (less than 2 miles) from our corporate apartment and the airport.
I found a cheap classic Dahon 16" folder on the local 'List, so I am wondering: Will this work for me? Can I fit it easily into a large suitcase as checked baggage? I really have no intention of buying a new folder for this, and it seems they aren't really any easier for packing from my research. For the record, I got my answer today. I brought my check-in-bag with me, and sure enough it fits PERFECTLY with zero disassembly. The Getaway V may be a completely obsolete and gigantic POS, but it works amazingly for a cheap, easily available, and expendable travel bike! Can't beat it for an overhauled bike @ $50 bucks! |
Glad to see it worked out. There are some great trails in Denver. You may want to deal a little bit with the mass transit.
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Originally Posted by fusilierdan
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Glad to see it worked out. There are some great trails in Denver. You may want to deal a little bit with the mass transit.
The Dahon allows me to fix these issues, and honestly, it's growing on me a bit. Check out my Getaway V and his older brother ;) http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=371641 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=371643 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=371644 |
Originally Posted by robyr
(Post 16624329)
... and honestly, it's growing on me a bit...
protip: you will want to remove the derailleur, bag the bike in a trash bag, and pack your clothing around the bike, particularly if you plan on using that soft-sided suitcase. also, for future fun and enjoyment, you might consider doing some component upgrades to improve ride quality and lose a few kg. examples would be: new wheelset handlebars and stem saddle crankset there are plenty of people who love the old dahons and many pics can be found online of various forms of upgrading and fetishistic fondling and preening. p.s. oil the hinges ;) http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/7940/img1685a.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MXw3lm_16p...s400/DAHON.jpg http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...83702471ea.jpg lots of great pics in this set... http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3002/2...6dd0b81c_z.jpg |
Oh, I think anything that works is perfect in my book. This bike gets what I need done. My comment was more toward the people who think a folding bike HAS to be a brand new Brompton or BF. Beautiful examples, though, sadly, this Dahon will likely never see an upgrade. It will likely live the rest of its life in constant abuse in Newport Beach until my project is complete, then I will hand him off to the next guy who is in my position (or keep it at my Denver office to use later!)
Thanks for the hint on the derailleur removal, though I actually have a rigid box I am using to protect it inside the suitcase. |
Robyr.
Thanks for the tip. Now to find a Gateway secondhand and test ride it. Why do you think Dahon stopped making them? |
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Originally Posted by robyr
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For the record, I got my answer today. I brought my check-in-bag with me, and sure enough it fits PERFECTLY with zero disassembly. The Getaway V may be a completely obsolete and gigantic POS, but it works amazingly for a cheap, easily available, and expendable travel bike! Can't beat it for an overhauled bike @ $50 bucks!
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