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Bikes on Trains? Folding bikes?

BostonB · 2008-12-11 01:23:50

Can you bring bikes, folding bikes on trains? I've seen a few folding bikes around town. Wondering what people experiences were.

11-12-2008 1:23am

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Can you bring bikes, folding bikes on trains? I've seen a few folding bikes around town. Wondering what people experiences were.

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#2 11-12-2008 8:34am

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Regarding trains and bikes in general give this thread a look over LINK. I presume the rules for folders are the same for standard bikes - that is they'll charge you the same, though I suspect you'll have less hassle finding a train that you'll be able to bring it on.

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#3 11-12-2008 8:35am

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Folding bikes can be brought on trains for free (may need to be bagged - not sure). Also on LUAS and DART services.

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#4 11-12-2008 8:44am

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I stand corrected, cheers Morgan

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#5 11-12-2008 10:58am

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Ok thanks for the info.

THis caught my eye. The iF Mode
http://www.pacific-cycles.com/product3.asp?cat1=1&cat2=4&pid=1

Need a folder I can put in a bag so.

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#6 11-12-2008 11:17am

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I've never put my folder in a bag and I've never gotten any hassle over it.

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#7 11-12-2008 11:31am

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penexpers wrote: »

I've never put my folder in a bag and I've never gotten any hassle over it.

Whats your route? What kinda bike?

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#8 11-12-2008 11:34am

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Route is Dublin-Newbridge and I have used these two in the past

http://www.dahon.com/intl/smoothhound.htm
http://www.dahon.com/us/speedd7.htm

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#9 11-12-2008 12:22pm

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Where did you buy those from?

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#10 11-12-2008 1:16pm

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penexpers wrote: »

Route is Dublin-Newbridge and I have used these two in the past

http://www.dahon.com/intl/smoothhound.htm
http://www.dahon.com/us/speedd7.htm

But the Smoothhound doesn't fold. Does that mean you were breaking it down every time you got on a train or were you able to bring it on intact?

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#11 11-12-2008 1:22pm

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BostonB wrote: »

Ok thanks for the info.

THis caught my eye. The iF Mode
http://www.pacific-cycles.com/product3.asp?cat1=1&cat2=4&pid=1

Need a folder I can put in a bag so.

Even if you need to, it won't be hard to find a bag. All Dahons fit into the branded El Bolo (or is it El Bolso?) bad. Fold it up, bag it and it's over your shoulder and forgotten about (until you encounter a narrow doorway).

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#12 11-12-2008 2:13pm

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rflynnr wrote: »

But the Smoothhound doesn't fold. Does that mean you were breaking it down every time you got on a train or were you able to bring it on intact?

I would usually get away with just folding down the handlebars, lowering the seat and folding the pedals.

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#13 11-12-2008 2:13pm

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BostonB wrote: »

Where did you buy those from?

Got the Smooth Hound off a boards.ie user and the D7 off Chain Reaction Cycles.

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#14 11-12-2008 2:23pm

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Thanks

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#15 11-12-2008 7:05pm

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Can you bring a bicycle on the train if it's actually a present?

How much wrapping is required to turn a bicycle into a present?

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#16 11-12-2008 11:53pm

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I have never bagged mine either, not an issue.

By the way, Bromptons fold. Dahons bend...

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#17 12-12-2008 9:12am

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Civilian_Target wrote: »

Can you bring a bicycle on the train if it's actually a present?

How much wrapping is required to turn a bicycle into a present?

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article707250.ece

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#18 12-12-2008 9:57am

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gzoladz wrote: »

I have never bagged mine either, not an issue.

By the way, Bromptons fold. Dahons bend...

Some Dahons fold, some bend.

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