Hi Chris. You just saved me hundreds of dollars. I was about to buy the B&W hardcase but after seeing your video, I found a used Delsey for less than 100 USD. Thanks again and happy travels!!
Hi Dr. Zee The great thing about the Delsey is the extra space to carry clothes, shoes and other items. And you check in as a regular luggage. Get some cardboard to protect the Brompton. Better safe than sorry. Nice to have you on board!
REALLY helpful video, and the practical tips, like removing the clip, are valuable! I've just ordered a Delsey Sky Max 2 (79x51x33cm) and keeping fingers crossed my brommie fits. Thanks again 🙌
Hi Careywood Tell me later if it fits. I know that the Paris Delsey, hard and soft case, fits perfectly. The clip, the H hock and the saddle. Nice to have you on board!
We have been doing the same with Sansinite over-size bags since United charged us $150 each for our small bikes three years ago, and we were flying first class from LA to New York. Our new Brompton T 12 speeds will arrive soon and be lighter at 7-8 kg. I use foam protection from other bikes at my dealer. United is the first airline to charge, and we fly regularly worldwide. We flow back by United, and it worked 100%
Very useful information. But what do you do with this big bag when you arrive? You have to arrange to store it somewhere and then you have to return to the same place to collect it? I use Ikea Dimpa bag inside a dedicated Brompton BwH Koffer heavy duty Cordura bag which I bought with my first Brompton 20 years ago. Like you I use card board and also my foam sleeping mat to protect my Brompton. I remove the seat and seat post just take it out, no need to take off the saddle. I use pipe foam lagging around the seat post to give protection to it and the rest of the bike protection to stop damage. I remove the outer pedal as I have SPD pedals and deflate the tyres. My tools and any other stuff I cannot take on board inside the aircraft goes with the Brompton. Total weight usually 17-18kg. The biggest worry flying with a bike, any bike, not just a Brompton, is that it will go 'missing', but fortunately that has never happened yet. One other highly recommended tip is to place an AirTag in your case or on/in your Brompton so if it does get lost you can locate it.
Hi Alex Morgan I love your tips, and your experience. There are 3 ways that I travel with my Brompton. My favorite is to take it with me inside the airplane. Not always possible because of the weight (12kg my Brompton). Second favorite, and use for biketouring. Is the Ikea bag, easy to fold later and carry in the Brompton bag. And , for the trips that I'm staying at the same hotel I use the big luggage. The cardboard and foam do a great job. Love to start my bike trip from the airport. My first choice 😊
Hi PDB Long It is my second favorite way of traveling with my Brompton. The best part is being able to start riding straight from the airport. Nice to have you on board!
I bought the same one, thanks for the link! I wish you had made an installation video . I also want to remove my fenders, so I’ll need to find a video for that so I don’t screw it up 😅
Hi Julie It is a great suitcase. The Brompton fits perfectly. It is nice when we do not have to pay extra to travel with your bike. And have extra space to carry some clothes. Sorry, I do not have fenders. But basically is taking the screws and fix the brakes back on place. Nice to have you on board!
Que maravilha de vídeo, e eu pensando jogar fora uma mala delsey idêntica a sua ,que eu trouxe do Brasil, excelente, agora vou poder dar um uso pra mala. Minha única preocupação que o canote da minha brompton é telescópico, mas eu acho que cabe do mesmo jeito se colocar separado como vc explicou, Valeu Chris
Oi Otávio Maia Essas malas Delsey são fantásticas. Coloca papel cartão (papelão) em volta e protege bem as partes pontudas. Qualquer dúvida, é só perguntar 👍🏻😊 Nice to have you on board!
Hi Noredmx There is a E hook that fix the front wheel to the frame when you fold the Brompton. When packing your Brompton to check-in, is good to take it out, so it will not brake. Nice to have you on board!
I am italiani and my english is not so good. so I did not understand what you always remove but did not remove last time so that it broke: do you say "hook"? ... mmh, I don't think but I cannot guess the correct word. compliments for the video: it's great! 😊
Hi Enrique Delgado Itt Yes, is safer to take some air out of the tires. But you can live 60psi on them that will be enough to ride safely and there is a good margin not to blow out the tires. Nice to have you on board!
Some luggage is able to expand to a larger size, with an extra zipper round it? But with a bike as expensive as a Brompton I do prefer my solid B&W travel box for the purpose, making reasonable sure that nothing happens to it! And it's just another box, not to be differentiated from any other kind of luggage. But we, my wife and I hardly travels in planes any more, as she is afraid that something may happen to one of us, as now both 74, and seemingly still with Covid19 variants around. So we go by car able to bring my Brompton inside anyway. Finn. Denmark
Hi Glaucio Gaiäo The Delsey Paris 29 fit perfectly. Look for shorter and wider luggage. The best way is to take the Brompton with you when shopping for your luggage. This way you can see if it fits. Just remember that, usually, we have to take the saddle out. Nice to have you on board!
That bike fee is ridiculous it isn't like the bike doesn't fit on a humongous plane or even weight that much most weight under 25 lbs it isn't a burden for employees to load that we used to load heavier at fed ex. There should be no fee but 150 each way is just disrespectful to customers it should be illegal.
Hi Jesus X I do agree with you. It is light and very small. It should be aloud, on every airline, to be carried in the head bin as a hand luggage. It fits perfectly. But if we pack as a bicycle they charge a large fee. If you put in a suitcase it goes as luggage. Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike thanks that is good info I am planning to take a citizen milan folding bike to las vegas for a bike ride. I think it weights 30 lbs but should still fit in a suit case
Hi Slicedpage Not yet! But a thought that it would be easier to answer VS question with a full video. Explaining what to look for in a luggage to fit your Brompton. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Hi Slicedpage The Channel start to grow after corona, and I've done only a quick trip to New York since them. But I've been recognized here in Rio de Janeiro, wich is a funny and rewarding feeling. It is very cool to meet the subscribers. Hope to get a lots of chances for those meetings. Is very nice to meet people that have the same passion as we have. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
It's incredible how pure, clear and nice is the way you explain, Chris, you're very lovely, thanks for all your tips.
Hi Eduardo Martinez
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
Hi Chris. You just saved me hundreds of dollars. I was about to buy the B&W hardcase but after seeing your video, I found a used Delsey for less than 100 USD. Thanks again and happy travels!!
Hi Dr. Zee
The great thing about the Delsey is the extra space to carry clothes, shoes and other items.
And you check in as a regular luggage.
Get some cardboard to protect the Brompton. Better safe than sorry.
Nice to have you on board!
Hi Chris, just logged in to my account to say thank you ! I needed to see this video! =) traveling soon with my brompton
Hi Eric
I'm glad you like it!
I love to travel with my Brompton.
Enjoy your trip.
Nice to have you on board!
thanks for the advice to wrap the brompton. let me do when 'bromptoming' in Japan soon.
Hi Msrsudi BU
It protects your clothes from getting dirty and your Brompton from scratches.
Have a nice trip.
Nice to have you on board!
I love the simple and' to the point' video. Fantastic.
Hi Theva Bobby
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
Love your positive energy!!!!
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
REALLY helpful video, and the practical tips, like removing the clip, are valuable!
I've just ordered a Delsey Sky Max 2 (79x51x33cm) and keeping fingers crossed my brommie fits.
Thanks again 🙌
Hi Careywood
Tell me later if it fits. I know that the Paris Delsey, hard and soft case, fits perfectly.
The clip, the H hock and the saddle.
Nice to have you on board!
unfortunately it didn't, but a useful lesson! (now on the hunt for a Paris model)
Very details and useful video. Thanks
Hi Ponpoje
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
Thank you for suggestions, Good riding
Hi Darryl Pearson
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
We have been doing the same with Sansinite over-size bags since United charged us $150 each for our small bikes three years ago, and we were flying first class from LA to New York. Our new Brompton T 12 speeds will arrive soon and be lighter at 7-8 kg. I use foam protection from other bikes at my dealer. United is the first airline to charge, and we fly regularly worldwide. We flow back by United, and it worked 100%
Hi Dean cadê
Nowadays this is the best solution. Airlines are charging a lots of money for extra luggage.
Nice to have you on board!
Excellent tips to travel with your Brompton. I'm planning to go Brazil in December and I definitely will take my bike with me.
Hi Marcelo Heuer
Taking the Brompton is the best way to discover the cities.
You will have a great time.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Great tip for traveling. Thanks Chris!
Hi Lee Joyce Chung
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!
Hi Rod Hemsley
And very practical.
It always amazes me to see the Brompton fitting in the suitcase.
Nice to have you on board!
Very useful information. But what do you do with this big bag when you arrive? You have to arrange to store it somewhere and then you have to return to the same place to collect it?
I use Ikea Dimpa bag inside a dedicated Brompton BwH Koffer heavy duty Cordura bag which I bought with my first Brompton 20 years ago. Like you I use card board and also my foam sleeping mat to protect my Brompton. I remove the seat and seat post just take it out, no need to take off the saddle. I use pipe foam lagging around the seat post to give protection to it and the rest of the bike protection to stop damage. I remove the outer pedal as I have SPD pedals and deflate the tyres. My tools and any other stuff I cannot take on board inside the aircraft goes with the Brompton. Total weight usually 17-18kg.
The biggest worry flying with a bike, any bike, not just a Brompton, is that it will go 'missing', but fortunately that has never happened yet.
One other highly recommended tip is to place an AirTag in your case or on/in your Brompton so if it does get lost you can locate it.
Hi Alex Morgan
I love your tips, and your experience.
There are 3 ways that I travel with my Brompton.
My favorite is to take it with me inside the airplane. Not always possible because of the weight (12kg my Brompton).
Second favorite, and use for biketouring. Is the Ikea bag, easy to fold later and carry in the Brompton bag.
And , for the trips that I'm staying at the same hotel I use the big luggage.
The cardboard and foam do a great job.
Love to start my bike trip from the airport. My first choice 😊
Dimpa bag is the way to go; I always bring 2 of them since they pack so small. There are plenty room for some extra clothes too.
Hi PDB Long
It is my second favorite way of traveling with my Brompton.
The best part is being able to start riding straight from the airport.
Nice to have you on board!
Great video Christine
Hi Memo Seven
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
I bought the same one, thanks for the link!
I wish you had made an installation video .
I also want to remove my fenders, so I’ll need to find a video for that so I don’t screw it up 😅
Hi Julie
It is a great suitcase. The Brompton fits perfectly.
It is nice when we do not have to pay extra to travel with your bike.
And have extra space to carry some clothes.
Sorry, I do not have fenders. But basically is taking the screws and fix the brakes back on place.
Nice to have you on board!
Que maravilha de vídeo, e eu pensando jogar fora uma mala delsey idêntica a sua ,que eu trouxe do Brasil, excelente, agora vou poder dar um uso pra mala. Minha única preocupação que o canote da minha brompton é telescópico, mas eu acho que cabe do mesmo jeito se colocar separado como vc explicou, Valeu Chris
Oi Otávio Maia
Essas malas Delsey são fantásticas. Coloca papel cartão (papelão) em volta e protege bem as partes pontudas.
Qualquer dúvida, é só perguntar 👍🏻😊
Nice to have you on board!
What hook do you take out? Thanks!
Hi Noredmx
There is a E hook that fix the front wheel to the frame when you fold the Brompton.
When packing your Brompton to check-in, is good to take it out, so it will not brake.
Nice to have you on board!
I am italiani and my english is not so good. so I did not understand what you always remove but did not remove last time so that it broke: do you say "hook"? ... mmh, I don't think but I cannot guess the correct word.
compliments for the video: it's great! 😊
Thank you Chris!! Do you take out the air of your wheels for flying? I heard they could explode due the preassure.
Hi Enrique Delgado Itt
Yes, is safer to take some air out of the tires.
But you can live 60psi on them that will be enough to ride safely and there is a good margin not to blow out the tires.
Nice to have you on board!
Some luggage is able to expand to a larger size, with an extra zipper round it? But with a bike as expensive as a Brompton I do prefer my solid B&W travel box for the purpose, making reasonable sure that nothing happens to it! And it's just another box, not to be differentiated from any other kind of luggage. But we, my wife and I hardly travels in planes any more, as she is afraid that something may happen to one of us, as now both 74, and seemingly still with Covid19 variants around. So we go by car able to bring my Brompton inside anyway. Finn. Denmark
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sørensen
That's the best option. And Bromptons are perfect for traveling in a car. The use a small space.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
The B&W case is about a 1/3 as expensive as the Brompton itself. A soft suitcase with some padding is a reasonable compromise.
Hi Alberto Agejevas
It is a good option.
But, if possible, take it with you in the Airplane.
Nice to have you on board!
I need to buy a luggage but I don't know what size
Hi Glaucio Gaiäo
The Delsey Paris 29 fit perfectly.
Look for shorter and wider luggage.
The best way is to take the Brompton with you when shopping for your luggage. This way you can see if it fits.
Just remember that, usually, we have to take the saddle out.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike thank you very much!
You are welcome 👍🏻😊
😁
👍🏻😊🌷
That bike fee is ridiculous it isn't like the bike doesn't fit on a humongous plane or even weight that much most weight under 25 lbs it isn't a burden for employees to load that we used to load heavier at fed ex. There should be no fee but 150 each way is just disrespectful to customers it should be illegal.
Hi Jesus X
I do agree with you. It is light and very small.
It should be aloud, on every airline, to be carried in the head bin as a hand luggage. It fits perfectly.
But if we pack as a bicycle they charge a large fee. If you put in a suitcase it goes as luggage.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike thanks that is good info I am planning to take a citizen milan folding bike to las vegas for a bike ride. I think it weights 30 lbs but should still fit in a suit case
she is off again
Hi Slicedpage
Not yet!
But a thought that it would be easier to answer VS question with a full video. Explaining what to look for in a luggage to fit your Brompton.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@@ChrisbyBike you don't have to answer, but I am just being a little curious. Do you get recognised when you visit new Countries?
Hi Slicedpage
The Channel start to grow after corona, and I've done only a quick trip to New York since them.
But I've been recognized here in Rio de Janeiro, wich is a funny and rewarding feeling.
It is very cool to meet the subscribers.
Hope to get a lots of chances for those meetings.
Is very nice to meet people that have the same passion as we have.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!