Transporting Your Bike - DAHON Bicycle Owner's 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 me-
dium distances. For Jetstream full suspen-
sion 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 cross-
ing a threshold, boarding a bus, train or
airplane or stowing the bike in an overhead
compartment, you will need to pick your bi-
cycle 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. Re-
member that the Jetstream fork and frame
must be bound together so the wheels will
roll. Raise the folded bikes seatpost and
saddle approximately 305 mm (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 efficient method of pack-
ing 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 pub-
lic 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. Howev-
er, when carrying bikes with 26-inch wheels,
the wheels must be removed.
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