Folding bike?

[sdemeyer]

Hi list, I'm thinking it would be nice to have some sort of a folding bicycle to take along during my adventures. Do any of you use one? There are a million different brands and I'm not sure what, if any, will fit in the baggage sack .

Thanks,

[SkyPirate]

this is one said to be worlds smallest and lightest folding bike

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/06/worlds_smallest.php

[jonbakerok]

I looked into it once, but then decided a Go-ped would be lighter and more compact -- not to mention, no pedaling involved! I never did actually buy one, though, so I can't report on how practical they actually are.

http://www.goped.com/products/sport/default.asp

[Dorsal]

I have two Dahon bikes that fit in my 7, they are 20lbs each with 20" wheels. I can fit one in just folding it, both requires removing the wheels. I am a fairly avid cyclist and find these bikes to be quite nice for just getting around. I think the model is the Mu SL.

[sdemeyer]

Hi James, I kind of gave up looking. There is simply not enough room in my model IV for an "affordable" bike. I think the 7 has quite a bit more room in the baggage area.

Scott

[Dorsal]

This is the bike, folded normaly and with the wheels and seat removed. The extra disaselbly takes an extra minute and seems it should fit in a KFIV if the pax seat is available. I will take some pics of it in the passenger seat of my plane and post when able.

[Dorsal]

I'm 6'2" 185 lbs, haven't broken a spoke yet but I have less than 100 miles on the bikes. As for riding they are fine and easely adjusted for any rider (my wife is 5' even). I don't think I would want to ride a century on them but for just getting around I like them. I will know more after next seaon as I plan to use them alot more.

[kitfox812]

I know Arlington (WA), airshow gets upset if you ride a bike around. Don't know about others.

[flypdx]

The Bike Fridays might be an $option$.

www.bikefriday.com

I spend a fair amount of time on bikes and borrowed a friends Bike Friday a couple of years ago. I used it for a couple of weeks while traveling and was very impressed. They are expensive, but designed to provide a more "normal" feel in a compact and reliable package.

Overall, probably a nice high end option for someone that wants the reliability and comfort to cover some miles.

I've also heard good things about the Dahon bikes.

[cap01]

scott , next time your at the flying b talk to cliff about the bike . he had one there he was messing with . i dont know if he ever packed it to a flyin

[Dorsal]

I was up at the hangar today, this is the bike folded normally in the pax seat (was able to use the seat to lock the bike in).

Almost, I expect that if I turned the bike a bit it would clear, interference was about .5 inch. As you point out you could put a quick pin on the pax stick and remove it when not in use, then you have plenty of room.

Yes two bikes really can fit in the baggage area of a 7.

[sturdee]

that looks cool my concern, is there enough clearance from the wheels with the stick right back? could always remove the right stick I guess when not required