Transporting Your Bike - DAHON JIFO Manual

Transporting Your Bike

All 16- and 20-inch wheeled folding bicycles
can be transported by the methods described
in sections a, b, c, and d below. Bikes with
24- and 26-inch wheels, as well as road bikes
with 700c wheels, have limited carrying ability
and will not fit in public conveyance overhead
compartments. Of course, using the methods
described in sections c and d below are no
problem. Our suggestion for commuting and
medium distance travel is that it is best to use
a nylon bag carry bag. For long distance travel,
the 24- and 26-inch wheeled bikes, and 700c
road bicycles, should be packed in a sturdy
travel case.
Carrying
Carrying a 16- to 20-inch wheeled folded bicycle
is quite easy for extra short to medium distances.
For Jetstream full suspension bicycles, make sure
you have the black nylon strap that came with
your bike to bind the wheels together. Simply
grab the bicycle and carry by the saddles edge.
When crossing a threshold, boarding a bus, train
or airplane or stowing the bike in an overhead
compartment, you will need to pick your bicycle
up. When the occasion arises that you need to
travel or commute and want your bicycle with you,
feel confident knowing your bike is ready when
you are.
Rolling
A much easier and more efficient method to
transport your 16 to 20-inch wheeled bicycles
is to roll them on their wheels. Remember that
the Jetstream fork and frame must be bound
together so the wheels will roll. Raise the folded
bikes seatpost and saddle approximately
305mm (12 inches) and tilt or angle the folded
bike towards you. Then simply push the bicycle
forward. This conveyance method is perfect for
travel from parking lots to a bus, train or airplane
terminal and transition from rough tarmac or
driveways to smooth granite or tile floors.
Bag
This is a clean and effcient method of packing
and carrying any of the many Dahon bicycles.
Simply place the folded, collapsed or packed-
away bicycle on the opened bag that is lying on
the floor. There are spacious internal pockets
for any parts that must be removed such as
pedals and any tools that you might need later.
A nice neat package is visible when the sides
of the bag are pulled up tight and the handle/
shoulder strap is fastened. The entire operation
takes only a few seconds. It is perfect to carry
your bike on any sort of public conveyance or
to carry in a car. However, the bag is not
approved for airline check in.
Travel Case
A semi-hard travel case is a perfect long
distance transportation solution for many
folding bicycles. They work well on any
public transportation system. Many travel
cases are safe enough to withstand the
most difficult luggage safety challenge,
which is checking luggage in at the airport.
You can find travel cases large enough for
most 16-,20-, and 24-inch wheeled bicycles.
However, when carrying bikes with 26-inch
wheels, the wheels must be removed.
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