Re: Versatile folding bikes: request for honest and trusted opinions

Don Wiss wrote:
On 23 Mar 2007 07:43:46 -0700, carolrcohen@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Check out the Montague (I have one) - it has 26" wheels. Weighs 29
lbs. and is a bit unwieldy for carrying folded, unless one also gets
the carry bag. But it's a full size folder. I changed to smoother
tires for my road riding. http://www.montagueco.com

I'm looking for a folder that can handle dirt and sand roads. A big
requirement is that it fit (and be checked without a big hassle) on small
planes, for example a Cessna 402C II*. Looking at the Montague CX I see
that it folds to 36" x 28" x 12". Is that within the standards for checked
luggage? (I never check luggage, and checking a bike will be a drag.)

It is larger than the airlines allow for checked luggage, and the carrying case is clearly too large.

The largest suitcase that you can usually get away with (even though it's technically a bit over) is the Trident 33".

See "http://www.welectronics.com/luggage.shtml"; but the photo of it is at the bottom of "http://gaerlan.com/";

You can't fit a full size folder into this suitcase.

I think that the custom DaHon sold by J. Gaerlan will be your best bet given the changes that DaHon made to their Speed TR. "http://gaerlan.com/bikes/customd/customd.htm";

I have a Montague Urban, great bike, but no way it'd fit into an airline legal case, and it's too large to take in a small airplane.


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