I want a Brompton, or a Dahon Fomula S18
02-28-15, 02:43 PM
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This really isn't a good idea. I know someone's going to take issue with my saying this,but understand that the overhead compartments were never intended for 25lbs bicycles. They were intended for briefcases,handbags,coats,strollers...lighter objects. I wouldn't want to be the person in the aisle seat when the door pops open and the bike falls out.
Watch out: Most airlines don't allow bringing a bag the size of the Brompton as carry-on luggage.
An easy and cheap way to fly with the Brompton is to simply ask a Brompton store to give you a couple of the boxes the Bromptons are originally shipped with instead of discarting them.
An easy and cheap way to fly with the Brompton is to simply ask a Brompton store to give you a couple of the boxes the Bromptons are originally shipped with instead of discarting them.
this steel is real...heavy!!! LOL. steel road bikes Rock!
Ivory looks good for a retro touch... though I think white looks fantastic paired with any color. The contrast just makes the other color pop.
The Brompton Black Edition can be emulated with a little creativity and cash - carbon handlebars + seatpost + black stem/saddle. Reduces weight and looks cool. Sure you might not get the exact look, but IMO it's still good.
The Brompton Black Edition can be emulated with a little creativity and cash - carbon handlebars + seatpost + black stem/saddle. Reduces weight and looks cool. Sure you might not get the exact look, but IMO it's still good.
02-28-15, 03:32 PM
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It's not only questionable brining the Bromp on as carry-on luggage, but it's also major PITA lugging it around the airport!!
but the Exit door to all connecting flights, different Building, blocked it going thru the door and Sky Cap had their greedy hand out on the other side of the door.
and No Trolley (Ok This was 1988)
Never booked thru Newark NJ again.. [I did not book the ones I was using then]
03-01-15, 08:11 PM
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you guys are right!!! It's not only questionable brining the Bromp on as carry-on luggage, but it's also major PITA lugging it around the airport!! I just brought mine back from Portugal to Newark, and next will be taking it back to Frankfurt!! Even though it's less than 30 lbs, it gets heavy after awhile! Since I'm an airline employee, and happened to be working the trip from Lisbon, I was able to put it in one of the closets. But I can't see putting it in an overhead bin. I think we'll buy one of those BW airporters luggage and check it.
this steel is real...heavy!!! LOL. steel road bikes Rock!
my wife decided to go for the tempest blue and ivory. It should look awesome! Who knows, we might be hit with upgrade-itis and need to lighten these Brompies. Ti and carbon bits and pieces. Or maybe even get Kent Eriksen or Carl Strong to build us custom Ti Brompie clones.
this steel is real...heavy!!! LOL. steel road bikes Rock!
my wife decided to go for the tempest blue and ivory. It should look awesome! Who knows, we might be hit with upgrade-itis and need to lighten these Brompies. Ti and carbon bits and pieces. Or maybe even get Kent Eriksen or Carl Strong to build us custom Ti Brompie clones.
Without that, I would bought a Birdy which is cheaper and slightly lighter even with dual suspensions and 355 wheels (vs Brompton's 349). Definitely not as compact but the ride is superior (subjectively speaking).
03-22-15, 12:52 AM
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Howdy all! I just wanted to show everyone how I have my Brompy set up to go flying with me. I use caribeeners and a strap about 12" long to afix the Brompy to my roll aboard' steel telescoping handles. I wouldn't recommend it with plastic handles though. I can store it in the crew closet or even in the flight deck if need be. I almost took it with me to Berlin this weekend but decided against it at the last minute (rain on Sat). Anyhow, this is how I'll travel whenever I have 48hr layovers in cool places.
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I have an s18 and love it but nothing beats a Brompton with the fold.Good choice.
12-26-15, 04:30 PM
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Luggage trolley -suitcase to bike trailers conversion are done DIY.. UTube has a few to see..
a year back there was one .. guy Flew into a Swedish airport in the winter, transformed things ,
Unfolded Brommy,
And rode /towed it all into town.
a year back there was one .. guy Flew into a Swedish airport in the winter, transformed things ,
Unfolded Brommy,
And rode /towed it all into town.
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