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Putting EuroMini inside suitcase and ready for traveling
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- Опубликовано: 27 дек 2017
- Travelling/Flying with your EuroMini? You can easily put it inside a standard suitcase. Depending on the airline, you can avoid paying the premium "sports luggage fee".
Suitcase interior dimensions: 29" X 19.5" X 13" (expanded)
External dimensions: 31" X 21" X 14" (expanded)
Thank you for this video. I had no idea that a Dahon 20" folding bike could fit in a standard 31" x 21" Samsonite suit case, and quite handily, too. Thank you!
This is great. I am planning to do this for a trip to the California coast this spring with my Zizzo. Thanks for sharing this and confirming the fit of the bike into a suitcase!
Bringing a bike on a plane isn’t for everyone, especially picky overthinkers. But for the rest of us, this is the perfect option. Throw it in the suitcase, and enjoy!
Sounds like a fun adventure! If you take any pics or video please tag us on Facebook or Instagram. Enjoy the Ride! -Beau
How did this work for you? I just bought a Zizzo but finding a suitcase that will fit it has been a challenge! Really don’t want to have to return this bike because I love it a lot.
@@heatherdite462did you figure it out? I'm looking at either the Liberte or Forte, but I want to make sure it'd fit.
I bought the biggest hard sided suitcase I could find on Amazon- 32”. And it fits but awkwardly. United barely bats an eye. I pack around it but it will be overweight. My most recent trip, the suitcase got punctured but I blame it on the cheap suitcase not the bike.
I have the ferro from Amazon
1) Put a 1-2 inch layer of clothes at the bottom (shirts, pants, shorts)
2) Use a towel or thick tarp material to isolate the clothes from the bike
3) Place bike and all parts inside
4) Use plastic bags and place underwear, socks and all other crap you will be needing for your trip like underwear, socks, toiletries and other crap.
5) see step 2 above
6) Place the backpack you will use above layer on 5 above, add jacket and raingear.
A HARDCASE is DEFINITELY a better solution.
I have the bike - where'd you get the suitcase? Thnx.
I don't see how this method wouldn't bend the derailleur. I recommend taking off the derailleur and wrapping it in foam then taping it to the frame before placing it in the luggage.
That's a great suggestion! As with method used for packing a bike, there are "costs and benefits". It's up to each rider to determine the "risks/costs vs the benefits/protection" they feel comfortable with ;-)
Thanks for posting! Love the video! Very Helpful!
Then I can fly from Glasgow to London for a hybrid remote job haha
Unfortunately, given the combined measurements of 66", this suitcase would NOT be considered standard size since it exceeds 62". As I previously wrote, you might get away with 63" or even 64" but a 66" suitcase might look suspiciously oversized enough that the check-in agent could measure it.
not cabin size but definitely hold bag size
@@howardlam6181 if you mean check in, if the luggage looks too big and they measure it, you will be charged an oversize fee.
Thank you for sharing!
Would this bike fit in an Ikea white bag like the Brompton? Would you be denied entry to places holding it because it is too big? Thanks.
Zizzo should make a specific hard case for air travel....like the Brompton bikes.
Hello. We did offer a product for some time as ZIZZO luggage but we have decided not to carry them anymore for multiple reasons. We appreciate your feedback.
If you put the derailleur down, won't it damage the unit?
Hey @neeleshkushte6023 Great comment!
If there is any weight/load on the derailleur (for example, laying the bike on the derailleur side, as you mention) there is a possibility that the derailleur or derailleur hanger can get damaged.
Always make sure to keep weight/load off the derailleur AND pad/protect it when traveling.
Tony
The suitcase is described as a standard 31 x 21. I'm not sure why the width wasn't mentioned (unless I missed it) since it would determine if the suitcase would be considered oversized . The maximum for the width would have to be 10" (pretty narrow) adding up to 62". An 11" or 12" width probably would still go under the radar so what was the width of the suitcase?
Hey @psmith4980
Thank you for your comment and bringing your concerns to our attention.
We've added the full bag dimensions and please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Tony
@@ZiZZOBikes Thanks for the update.
It looks like the axel post could push through the side of the suitcase and/or otherwise be vulnerable to damage. Is this an issue, or am I being too finicky?
Hey Terry> Great observation and valid point. Though we have not heard of any issues to this specific point, it could be chalked up to luck! Prevention is the best cure, right? As a suggestion, if you are planning on traveling with your bike, save the plastic axle protector (from the original shipping) and reuse it for packing your bike in a suitcase.
Tony
Traveled recently with one. Although the post did NOT make it all the way through the suitcase wall, there was a small cut. On the return trip, I simply put the quick-release back through the wheel, and I make sure that the side with the lever was the one that made contact with the suitcase wall. This seemed to work much better.
Is it really safe? You do know how baggage handlers at the airport treat luggages right? I personally will not recommend it. Thanks for sharing though.
We have done traveling with folding bike many times and has not trouble ever. Our customer just travel to London with her ZiZZO and she is continually send us pictures of how she enjoy riding it and great eye catching bike.
You are correct, the method shown in this video will surely end in a bent derailleur or worse.
Also can use foam sheet between it ;)
Is this the CAMPO ?
Hey @Julie-uo8wg
Thank you for your question! The model featured in this video is the Urbano. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tony
I would rather just use a cardboard box and a little more pading. Boxes are free
Having just returned from a trip using the shipping box, I’m now looking for a suitcase big enough for my Zizzo.
Cons of a box: no handles, no wheels, will be scrutinized by baggage carriers, when TSA opens it, they may not pack it back up well, and you have to pack tape. Also, my guess is a box would last a max of 4 flights based on how my current box looks.
With a soft baggage, I am sure there will be damage to the bike.
Hi C Lee
Thank you for your comment, and you bring up a good point.
Think of this situation like a car's seatbelt: In an accident: the seatbelt will not prevent ALL injuries, but it will help prevent some!
If you find yourself in need of traveling with your bike, a hard shell case with be great, but if you only have a soft shell bag, then some protection is better than none ;-)
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Tony
Is that a 20 inch wheel?
Hello Voltes Bike. Yes! All ZiZZO Bikes are 20" wheeled folders ;-)
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Tony
Will the Forte fit in a suitcase?
Hello Arya and thank you for your question!
The short answer is, " It depends on the size of the suitcase!" The forte (with some slight modifications like pedal and seatpost removal) would probably fit in a "standard" checked suitcase.
We do have a short write up and video you can see here:
zizzo.bike/blogs/news/leaving-on-a-jet-plane?_pos=1&_sid=370cb3505&_ss=r
We also sell a travel case you can view here:
zizzo.bike/collections/accessories/products/zizzo-folding-bike-luggage
This case is specifically designed for traveling with your bike., BUT is slightly larger than most airlines "standard checked bag" and may incur an "oversize" fee.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tony
I just did a test with my new Forté and the problem is the folded frame is still pretty wide at the bottom of front fork so it sits too high in the case on that corner. Which means fork may get bent in unless you add something in the drop out to hold fork apart. Also I could only get one wheel in as the 2nd wheel makes case stick up even higher. I always check two bags anyway so I can put 2nd wheel in another suitcase.
Where is the Amazon link for that suitcase?
Hi Dave
Unfortunately, we do not have any purchase information for the suitcase used in the video. It was an "old suitcase" we had laying about.
The dimensions of the the suitcase we used was:
29"X19.5"X13"
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tony
@@ZiZZOBikes Awesome now in your video you took off the wheels so it fits well, what if you don't take off the wheel, will that fit?
I just placed an order on costco for your liberte folding bike, will that fit into this suitcase.
@@techhobbymk2305 The bike would most likely not fit without the removal of the wheels.
If you plan on traveling with you bike frequently, you may consider investing in a travel bag (like this one: zizzo.bike/collections/accessories/products/zizzo-folding-bike-luggage).
Travel bags cost a bit more, but for the frequent traveler, it may prove to be a worth while investment ;-)
Tony
@@ZiZZOBikes @299 almost the same price as my bike......:) I will figure out the size when I receive the bicycle.
@@techhobbymk2305 You are right, but keep in mind, if you are frequent traveller, the case would be more of an investment ;-) For the infrequent traveller, a suitcase would be a good and practical choice.
Tony