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Has anyone fitted two folded Step Throughs into a Tesla Model 3?
Need to carry two bikes in a Tesla
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Johny Rocket
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I can barely fit two in my KIA Soul, one in the back cargo area, one in the back seat. Both folded up, handle bar stems pulled from bike (not just folded down), seat & seat post pulled too. IDK if this helps you any but maybe you can pull of the same with one in the trunk and one in the back seat. Although these are foldable bikes, they are full size and are 60lbs.
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Thanks very much. I'm a mechanical engineer who has never touched an XP or ST and am planning to take two soon to arrive ST 2.0s in my Tesla Model 3 on an extremely ambition round the country tour to visit friends I haven't seen in 50 years. Using the folded bike dimensions of 18 x 27 x 37 I've figured out how I think one bike will fit in the trunk and one will fit on the folded rear seat, but that's just in my mind's eye. Both bikes must have their axles pointing up and down for this to work. I doubt you have the floor space in a Kia to pull this off, but I hope someone with a Model 3 will have done this and respond with a pic. Anyone?
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The bikes do not come with a latch to keep them in a folded position. Bungees don't hold tight enough. I found these hook & loop straps with metal buckle to work well. They are also super handy to use with the cargo rack on the Lectric. 24" is what I use the most, sometimes the longer 36" might come in handy too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ST3MWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_T53F3G5RXMFHDDJ937N2
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That product you listed, probably our best bet. Also, high tensile 'mule tape', an old leather belt many would have just lying around, & good ol' fashion rope w/ knots works just as well.
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My engineer's mind sees those slick Velcro straps (just ordered a mess of 'em) - got none of contraktor's mule (!) tape (gonna enjoy havin' a beer with you someday, c), and the leather belts are all long gone, but now we've got the wheels strapped together so we can sort of bundle the lump up to lay it on its side, but I'm not sure that answers my question. Or does it? Anyone have a pic of a bike laying on its side? Either side or both sides would be really cool. TIA. Funny I've never seen one. They must not balance very well or something.
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I can see the possibility that horsing the awkward lump around the constraints of the rear door opening might be the challenge, although I can almost see a maneuver that involves a rotation in the middle of the lift that might not require Arnold Schwartzeneveryouspellhisname.
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And the height of the derailleur guard off the floor is 18"?
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Johnny Rocket, you've been so much more than kind. I promise I won't ask for a 3-D scan. At least of the derailleur side. At least of the non step through. At least of the original model.
Ha ha I break myself up.
No seriously, what I actually actually would like is a picture of the shadow of the Lectric XP 2.0 lying on its side in the noon day sun.
No hurry, but, as always, thanks in advance.
It'd be a fun thing to have these shadow grams of today's models, doesn't anyone else think?
Wow that would be an interesting way to help envision this contraption. I think.
With, then without seat and handlebars with posts.
Ha ha I break myself up.
No seriously, what I actually actually would like is a picture of the shadow of the Lectric XP 2.0 lying on its side in the noon day sun.
No hurry, but, as always, thanks in advance.
It'd be a fun thing to have these shadow grams of today's models, doesn't anyone else think?
Wow that would be an interesting way to help envision this contraption. I think.
With, then without seat and handlebars with posts.
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If you have time. Can you tell me, what is the measurement of the back tire (ground to top of tread) while the bike is standing? Thanks!
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23 1/4" for the primary CST 20x4 Tire Lectric uses the most. Should be real close on the alternates as well. Very little difference between brands of 20x4 Knobby tires .
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The obvious approach of lifting the folded bike, tires upright, hinge first, into the vehicle and transporting it that way is natural. Carrying the bike sideways, axles vertical, requires different muscles for lifting, for one, and also different space for transport (think tipping over the standing folded XP or XP ST).
I'd like to know how the folded ST 2.0 fits the folded back seat of the Tesla Model 3 is what I'm interested in before I have lost sight of the question. A picture or two is the best documentation.
I'd like to know how the folded ST 2.0 fits the folded back seat of the Tesla Model 3 is what I'm interested in before I have lost sight of the question. A picture or two is the best documentation.
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