Nov 5, 2015
What's it like flying with a Brompton? Can you really get it in the overhead of your plane? On this special edition of the Pedalshift Project, we cover 6 tips (probably a lot more really!) on how to get your folding touring bike onboard as a carryon. Flying with a Brompton is easier than you think, and it opens up a whole new world for bike touring.
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6 tips on Flying with a Brompton
#1 Telescoping seat post FTW
#2 Know your plane
#3 Know when to roll em, know how to fold em
#4 Stealth mode
#5 TSA/security + boarding tips
#6 Getting down the aisle and in the overhead
Read more on flying with your Brompton.
- The Brompton fold
- The saddle detached - telescoping seat post FTW!
- Me attempting to look suave rolling a Brompton through IAD
- Stealth mode by the gate
- Stealth mode on the train connector
- VICTORY!
Music
The Pedalshift Project theme is America courtesy of Jason Kent off his self-titled solo album. Check out his band Sunfields' latest release, Habitat, wherever cool music resides. And a little birdy tells me Jason's recording some new music. More when I know...