Need a bike I can put in suitcase.

[Zebo]

I seen these before. Lightweight strong for traveling. On cruises they don't let you take a bike, much rather have you rent them at ports. We are going on two cruises this winter and I bet they would pay for themselves with all the ports of call. Who makes the best?

 

[MikeMike]

http://publicbikes.com/p/Dahon-Mu-Uno-Folding-Bike

these are pretty nice... the seat post has a built in air pump to inflate the tires...

only problem is they are 1 speeds... i know they make multi speeds, but not sure where they are sold....

 

[darkxshade]

You talking about folding bikes?

 

[ussfletcher]

http://publicbikes.com/p/Dahon-Mu-Uno-Folding-Bike

these are pretty nice... the seat post has a built in air pump to inflate the tires...

only problem is they are 1 speeds... i know they make multi speeds, but not sure where they are sold....

lol

 

[bignateyk]

I hope you have a big suitcase.. 'cause i'm gonna put my BIKE in it!

 

[MikeMike]

lol

what other bike fits in a suitcase? honestly? it's just the first that came to mind that i know of. They are pretty well built....

 

[MiniDoom]

here you go.... it probably only costs 3k+...

http://www.sandsmachine.com/a_moots_r1.htm

 

[mpo]

Bike Friday makes a wide range of quality folders, too. Be sure to include the travel cases, which run ~$200.

If you want a more traditional bike, S and S couplers (shown above) can be adapted a lot of bikes.

 

[Dirigible]

Bike Friday makes a wide range of quality folders, too. Be sure to include the travel cases, which run ~$200.

If you want a more traditional bike, S and S couplers (shown above) can be adapted a lot of bikes.

mpo speaks truth. S&S couplers can be used with a fair number of normal bikes. Bike Friday is a good folding bike company, although there are others such as Dahon that MikeMike referenced.

A number of full suspension mountain bikes are also reasonably simple to disassemble for packing.

Folding's the easiest and smallest of the options.

 

[Zebo]

Thanks - I am looking at the Dahon Curve D3 it's a three speed 16" wheels and small enough to get into suitcases and carry them on trails/mountains when off boat. Little high in mass about 25 lbs, but I can't seem to find anything as small and light.

It's about $500 and will pay for itself in a week. Ground transportation is outrageous when off boat, about 100-$150 a day, plus no freedom.

 

[Zebo]

http://publicbikes.com/p/Dahon-Mu-Uno-Folding-Bike

these are pretty nice... the seat post has a built in air pump to inflate the tires...

only problem is they are 1 speeds... i know they make multi speeds, but not sure where they are sold....

I like this concept. No cables. Simple. 22 lbs.

They make a SL it seems which is only 18lbs 9 speed.

Anyway thanks for turning me on to this company.

 

[busydude]

Or, you could buy a car.. that you can happily ride to your office room(can even take the elevator).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo

 

[zinfamous]

what are you, some kind of suitcase clown?

:hmm:

 

[Dirigible]

Or, you could buy a car.. that you can happily ride to your office room(can even take the elevator).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo

Lol. I just watched that about a half hour ago. Also this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_9UO8wa-1c&feature=player_embedded

 

[Zebo]

Lol rotf

 

[ravana]

We own a couple of full-size folding Dahons. Mine's a Jack & my wife has an Espresso.Both are very well built, but probably bigger than what you are looking for.

I would definitely recommend the brand. :thumbsup:

 

[Sukhoi]

Thanks - I am looking at the Dahon Curve D3 it's a three speed 16" wheels and small enough to get into suitcases and carry them on trails/mountains when off boat. Little high in mass about 25 lbs, but I can't seem to find anything as small and light.

It's about $500 and will pay for itself in a week. Ground transportation is outrageous when off boat, about 100-$150 a day, plus no freedom.

A month or two ago Performance Bike had closeouts on this bike for $300. Though they were pink..

 

[Zebo]

Good to hear. 95% of them won't fit in our suitcases 30" x 25" max I have to work with or I'd just get two of those Unos. Looks like 'curve' is it. Wife like red anyway. Thanks.

 

[Zebo]

A month or two ago Performance Bike had closeouts on this bike for $300. Though they were pink..

Crap.Missed it. Krylon costs $3.50.

 

[Sukhoi]

Crap.Missed it. Krylon costs $3.50.

Actually http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1061085_-1_20000__400307 and http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1073621_-1_400307_400001_400307 were the ones on sale. Maybe watch for a few weeks and see if they do it again.

 

[Zebo]

Actually http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1061085_-1_20000__400307 and http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1073621_-1_400307_400001_400307 were the ones on sale. Maybe watch for a few weeks and see if they do it again.

I know I checked it out after you turned me on to performancebike.. I will keep my eyes pealed thanks....leaving dec 26 tho, not much time....

 

[ThatsABigOne]

LOL pumping tires with up and down motion on the bike seat... Some one needs to epoxy a sex toy so the tires are pumped in no time...

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]