Will Kent Ultralite folding bikes really fit in an airline legal suitcase?
I have fit Ultralites into airline legal suitcases of 28 inches, the type that are readily available at discount stores such as Big Lots, Kmart or Walmart for $50 or less (with roller wheels and slide out handles). Of course, you could buy a Samsonite Oyster but I think that’s overkill. Folded dimensions of the Kent Superlite and Ultralite folding bikes are 27″x24″x15″. To reduce the 15″ dimension, unbolt the front wheel, then open the QR on the handlebar stem to remove the handlebars. This will shave off 5″ with only minimal effort. To fit the bike into a smaller suitcase, remove the handlebars, both wheels and the rear carry rack, that will drop the folded dimensions to @ 22″x20″x10″. I used bubble wrap and pipe insulation foam from the hardware store to protect all the components.
