buying the touringbike

after extensive research considering airline conformant bikes:
http://surlybikes.com/frames/trucker_deluxe_frame/
http://www.alexmoulton.co.uk/
http://www.co-motion.com/
www.rodbikes.com
http://www.bilenky.com/

i bought a bikefriday similar to this one:

those are just beautiful and distinctive.
more important: you add panniers and you can tour the world on them, they are totally reliable workhorses of excellent quality.


the bike folds into a standard suitcase. all you need is a second bag for the panniers and for your belongings.