I just purchased the similar Rhinowalk 14"-16" box. Almost the exact same dimensions and functionality, but about 33% cheaper (£73 vs £109 in the UK). I can't speak to the quality comparison, because I don't have a Vincita to compare to. Thanks for the inspiration of this video to push me to do some research. Very pleased with my new Brompton folding storage box.
Looks convenient enough to just leave in the trunk and use it to prevent groceries or small items from moving about, when it’s not being used for bikes. All you’d need to do is anchor or stabilize it. I think some jugs of windshield washer fluid and booster cables might fit in that too.
We use 2 Clevermade collapsible crates in our SUV - they're the 62 L / 16 gallon size and perfectly fit the Bromptons. $20 at Costco when we bought them a few years ago. They stay in the SUV as they are also handy for groceries and other things and fold flat if we need the space. Almost the same dimensions as the Vincita (slightly wider) but we also put our helmets, jackets and other bike stuff in the crate as well. We have a pull over cover that came with the SUV so no need for a bag to hide them but if it was another vehicle we would just put an Ikea Dimpa bag over them instead. I love Vincita's other bags but this option seems overpriced for what it is.
Good suggestion (although it may not fit in compact/sub-compact cars). Clevermade crates are available at Walmart for those who are not Costco members.
I can see this being very useful for those with car boots big enough to accommodate the Brompton upright. I agree with other commenters that this is far too expensive, however. I think 40 to 50 USD would probably have been a more acceptable price point.
The keeper box looks pretty wonderful to me! I would like to see some attachment points on the box to secure it with bungie chords and would also like to see an all black version without the accent colors. Other than that and the price, it looks nearly perfect! I would consider them just for bike storage at home, to keep the dog hair away from them when they are sitting on the floor.
It looks like you may own or use a Honda Fit / Jazz. Does the container fit underneath the privacy cover in the rear, if you have one, when it’s in vertical orientation? And is it tricky to insert the bike with the container in the car already, given the lip on the trunk opening and the lower height on the trunk floor? I’m interested but find it a little disappointing that they weren’t able to include a handle you could lift the container with while the bike is inserted. I’m glad you called that out as it seems like a major oversight.
These are Fit/Jazz indeed (2 different generations) The factory supplied privacy cover is too low to accommodate a Brompton standing up vertically (with or without the Keeper). In the video, we lowered one of the rear seat to install the Keeper in the longitudinal axis. When loading/unloading the bike, we unzip the Keeper front panel and use it as a “ramp” from the trunk floor to the trunk lid. Quite painless. The strap webbing could indeed have been extended to wrap around the Keeper and facilitate handling when loaded. At the moment, we use the bike saddle if we need to carry both together.
I can’t seem to find the KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA. Do you have a model number or a link to it? When I search on their site for these units, I don’t find any single units in the size that would fit a Brompton. I’d appreciate any help you could give. Great video is always thank you. I’m looking to get a Chevy bolt electric car, which is very similar in size to the Honda fit so the Vencita storage solution looks perfect!
The 77cm x 77cm Kallax ( www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-20275814/ ) is the go-to for indoor Brompton storage. When assembling, do not install the inside shelf panels.
That price seems about $90 higher than I would be willing to pay. If it could cover the whole bike, and fit in the dimpa bag, then I would be a lot more interested.
This looks interesting. However, I have installed a Swytch AIR electric conversion kit on my Brompton, and that makes the folded bike wider than normal by about 3 or 4 inches. I am concerned that this would make it too wide for the Brompton Keeper Box. Any comments?
These seem to solve the problem we have trying to secure our Bromptons in the back of our car. We live in Ont. and are wondering if you got dinged for import duties and/or HST?
The saddle would either need to be repositioned (or removed entirely) to enclose a Brompton using an inverted (2nd) Keeper. A telescopic seat post would make the task easier. An extended seat post could be a problem.
I’m using the Keeper box. My main problem is that the box tends to slide around and fall over in a moving car. Not sure if anyone has figured a hack for this. Sadly, my car doesn’t have any hooks or tows inside the boot with which I can bungee strap the bike for additional stability. If anyone has faced the same issue and has any suggestions I’d be most grateful. Thank you.
If in a car with a carpet in the bottom, you are able to buy "Velcro, plastic angles" to be fastened on the bottom! When the box is placed on those, and the Velcro, it definitely won't move on the bottom! Finn. Denmark
I would have liked a size scheme, to be able to see if it is able to stand below my cars shelf? In thinking mans, Metric! Finn. Denmark Well I have just seen by the "Vincita" Homepage, that it is 58 cm, both ways. I will have to see if it leaves room in my room
Measuring our Keeper, we have approximately 29cm wide, 57cm high and a total depth of 64cm (59cm + 5cm for the rear cover pocket). Note the rear cover pocket could be compress somewhat (removing its content), thus bringing the total depth back to 59cm or so.
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I just purchased the similar Rhinowalk 14"-16" box. Almost the exact same dimensions and functionality, but about 33% cheaper (£73 vs £109 in the UK). I can't speak to the quality comparison, because I don't have a Vincita to compare to. Thanks for the inspiration of this video to push me to do some research. Very pleased with my new Brompton folding storage box.
Looks convenient enough to just leave in the trunk and use it to prevent groceries or small items from moving about, when it’s not being used for bikes. All you’d need to do is anchor or stabilize it. I think some jugs of windshield washer fluid and booster cables might fit in that too.
I got two of these for our family Bromies. Easy to use and store. Thank you for the review.
Good idea to keep your bromptons safe in transit, i would buy one !
Thanks for sharing. Good idea
We use 2 Clevermade collapsible crates in our SUV - they're the 62 L / 16 gallon size and perfectly fit the Bromptons. $20 at Costco when we bought them a few years ago. They stay in the SUV as they are also handy for groceries and other things and fold flat if we need the space. Almost the same dimensions as the Vincita (slightly wider) but we also put our helmets, jackets and other bike stuff in the crate as well. We have a pull over cover that came with the SUV so no need for a bag to hide them but if it was another vehicle we would just put an Ikea Dimpa bag over them instead. I love Vincita's other bags but this option seems overpriced for what it is.
Good suggestion (although it may not fit in compact/sub-compact cars). Clevermade crates are available at Walmart for those who are not Costco members.
Nice license plate!!
I can see this being very useful for those with car boots big enough to accommodate the Brompton upright. I agree with other commenters that this is far too expensive, however. I think 40 to 50 USD would probably have been a more acceptable price point.
The keeper box looks pretty wonderful to me! I would like to see some attachment points on the box to secure it with bungie chords and would also like to see an all black version without the accent colors. Other than that and the price, it looks nearly perfect! I would consider them just for bike storage at home, to keep the dog hair away from them when they are sitting on the floor.
Having some nylon webbing attachments points around the perimeter would be a good idea. The Keeper is available in black with black zippers.
It looks like you may own or use a Honda Fit / Jazz. Does the container fit underneath the privacy cover in the rear, if you have one, when it’s in vertical orientation? And is it tricky to insert the bike with the container in the car already, given the lip on the trunk opening and the lower height on the trunk floor? I’m interested but find it a little disappointing that they weren’t able to include a handle you could lift the container with while the bike is inserted. I’m glad you called that out as it seems like a major oversight.
These are Fit/Jazz indeed (2 different generations)
The factory supplied privacy cover is too low to accommodate a Brompton standing up vertically (with or without the Keeper). In the video, we lowered one of the rear seat to install the Keeper in the longitudinal axis.
When loading/unloading the bike, we unzip the Keeper front panel and use it as a “ramp” from the trunk floor to the trunk lid. Quite painless.
The strap webbing could indeed have been extended to wrap around the Keeper and facilitate handling when loaded. At the moment, we use the bike saddle if we need to carry both together.
I can’t seem to find the KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA. Do you have a model number or a link to it? When I search on their site for these units, I don’t find any single units in the size that would fit a Brompton.
I’d appreciate any help you could give. Great video is always thank you.
I’m looking to get a Chevy bolt electric car, which is very similar in size to the Honda fit so the Vencita storage solution looks perfect!
The 77cm x 77cm Kallax ( www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-20275814/ ) is the go-to for indoor Brompton storage. When assembling, do not install the inside shelf panels.
That price seems about $90 higher than I would be willing to pay. If it could cover the whole bike, and fit in the dimpa bag, then I would be a lot more interested.
One of the first thing we tried was to see if it fits inside a Dimpa (for air travel), unfortunately, it’s too wide.
This looks interesting. However, I have installed a Swytch AIR electric conversion kit on my Brompton, and that makes the folded bike wider than normal by about 3 or 4 inches. I am concerned that this would make it too wide for the Brompton Keeper Box. Any comments?
@massmanute, Installing the Swytch battery pack on the handlebar will indeed make a folded Brompton too wide for the Keeper.
These seem to solve the problem we have trying to secure our Bromptons in the back of our car. We live in Ont. and are wondering if you got dinged for import duties and/or HST?
The equivalent of $400CDN of Vincita products resulted in about $75CDN of duty/fees to be paid through DHL (courier service), so almost 20% more.
Would 2 inverted keeper boxes fit over each to enclose a Brompton?
The saddle would either need to be repositioned (or removed entirely) to enclose a Brompton using an inverted (2nd) Keeper. A telescopic seat post would make the task easier. An extended seat post could be a problem.
I’m using the Keeper box. My main problem is that the box tends to slide around and fall over in a moving car. Not sure if anyone has figured a hack for this. Sadly, my car doesn’t have any hooks or tows inside the boot with which I can bungee strap the bike for additional stability.
If anyone has faced the same issue and has any suggestions I’d be most grateful. Thank you.
If in a car with a carpet in the bottom, you are able to buy "Velcro, plastic angles" to be fastened on the bottom! When the box is placed on those, and the Velcro, it definitely won't move on the bottom! Finn. Denmark
Inflatable pool toys of various sizes can be used to fill up dead space and secure the position of the bikes so they cannot fall over or move around.
Or repurpose the bike boxes your Brompton or tri-folds cane in by crafting it into 2 bike holders.
Only four Bromptons? Tsk! 😉
I think the keeper box, while looking smart and practical, is too highly priced.
Yes, only 4, but we do have some other brands (but no more room in the car trunk) 😀
I really like you videos, but f**k cars.
I came back here after a long time for Accent!
I would have liked a size scheme, to be able to see if it is able to stand below my cars shelf? In thinking mans, Metric! Finn. Denmark
Well I have just seen by the "Vincita" Homepage, that it is 58 cm, both ways. I will have to see if it leaves room in my room
Measuring our Keeper, we have approximately 29cm wide, 57cm high and a total depth of 64cm (59cm + 5cm for the rear cover pocket).
Note the rear cover pocket could be compress somewhat (removing its content), thus bringing the total depth back to 59cm or so.