Tote for Fold X/XS?

[morgueman]

Hi, does anyone fold and store the X/XS in a tote? If so, what brand/size tote do you use?

 

[TheBum]

This is an old thread by a person making and selling tote bags up until about 18 months ago. Maybe he will still make one for you.

Made a storage/carry bag for my Fold X - Sondors eBike Accessories - Sondors Owner Forum (sondorsforum.com)

 

[TheBum]

I just did a lengthy search and came across this. It's rather pricey, but it looks to be strong and the dimensions are adequate (assuming Sondor's and QuietKat's specs are correct). Nothing else I found was big enough, particularly in thickness.

Amazon.com : QuietKat Folding Bike Case, Traveling case to Store and Transport Voyager and Bandit Bikes … : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Tone Rob]

You just have to remember,, the Fold xd is 75 pounds

 

[Tone Rob]

But it looks nice

 

[TheBum]

Closer to 70 lbs. I’m thinking a bag would make it easier to move by providing a top handle. I also plan to store it without the battery in it, which will save 7 lbs or so.

 

[Tone Rob]

Yup, go for it

 

[TheBum]

I noticed that the case itself weighs 22 lbs. No thanks.

My search led me to roof cargo carriers. The folded bike needs at least 12 cubic feet of capacity and I think this one might work.

Rightline Gear Car Back Carrier - Waterproof - 13 cu ft - 40" x 20" x 28" Rightline Gear Car Roof Bag RL100B90 (etrailer.com)

It's intended to hang off the back of your roof rack, but those straps looks like they'd make good handles. It's short by 1" in one dimension but makes up for it by being soft sided and oversized in the other two dimensions, not to mention that the folded bike isn't a rectangular solid.