If you disassemble the handle for transport, how cumbersome is it to keep track of the deck and handle? Would it be easier to keep in a duffle bag?
391790
It is easy my daughter brought hers from Peru & back don't leave home without it
1356203
No, there isn't an easy way to take off the handle. And no, it doesn't fold down for easy transport. I just put it in my trunk as pictured above to take to the park.
1009953
Yes. Mechanism is very simple. Handle with a handlebars click in and and out when you need it. Makes it easy to store and transport.
1520890
No, it is quite heavy even though you can fold the handle. I wouldn't reccommend it for travelling purposes.
1292777
It is quite light. With a projector and a piano keyboard mounted to the top of it, I can still carry it up stairs (not by the top handles). I would not recommend disassembling it because that would probably eventually compromise the fittings if done repeatedly, although it would probably be possible to take apart in not much time.
482435
I've never bothered to detach it as a carried bag, but it's very sturdy and would easily work as you describe. Might be tough to set it down without the panniers flapped out to the side or squashed underneath depending on what you have inside. Because if the velcro strap connection to the rack, it's not the most convenient for removing and re attaching is all.
1982032
You have to disassemble it..but its very easy to do. I usually just keep it up with a bag in it and leave it on my back porch. Im very happy with it.
738961
I haven't disassembled it, but I would think it would be as easy as assembling. I wouldn't personally recommend for what you are describing as I think it would be too much to deal with and not real practical to haul along. Not a light load and lots of parts to screw together.
1987471
Yes, It does break down fairly easy; as the bag does come off and the handle can be removed. Makes a very small footprint when finished.I hang mine on my workshop rafters. I would caution on doing that as there is very sharp metal on the blade parts that can slice your hand. I speak from experience x2!!
1067224
No problem. The best thing is that you can just release the bag from the part that stays attached to the bike and just carry the bag around. It takes a couple seconds to release and to just click back in.
434547
Yes! I created a handle (made of strapping tape) on mine and take it with me everywhere. My memory is poor, so on planes I fasten a shoelace onto the handle so I can tie the loose ends around my leg while I'm sitting - because the seat is behind me when I'm getting off and my attention is focused forward, I've walked off the plane without it before. (Thankfully, I had time and was able to go back and get it.)
764987
It can be disassembled , but there really isn't a easy mechanism like folding it easily and snapping it back together. You are only really separating the bag from the rotors. The assembly is time consuming even for a skilled person and it is a bit flimsy, so you would have to be care breaking it down. The bag should be kept out of the elements.
326735
The handle was welded together on mine, so I had to sand of the little bit that remained after taking it off. Other than that, if you have the tools you can get it off just fine. Just beware of the welded piece when swinging around. *cough* if you do that.
381225
Yes. I really pack my bag and have to use the handles sometimes while using stairs. The handles have held up for over 2 years. No issues. This is a great bag.
2044194
There is a big carrying handle on the front that you could loop a cable-type bike lock through, if you had a post or tree close enough. The other option is to simply deflate it and take it with you. We have a rolling duffle bag that the kayak, pump and paddles all fit in, and we've occasionally bungeed the duffle to the back storage compartment so that we could take a one-way trip downstream and then take the kayak back with us on a bus.
1725877
It will have to be a long duffel bag. It is still kinda long. The main pipe does not break down. Plus we had a piece break and had to have the company send another. It's fine now.
1987472
Yes, It does break down fairly easy; as the bag does come off and the handle can be removed. Makes a very small footprint when finished. I hang mine on my workshop rafters. I would caution on doing that as there is very sharp metal on the blade parts that can slice your hand. I speak from experience x2!!