If you're getting a rental car, just make sure you get one that can fit a
bike. When I went to Tucson a few Christmas's ago, I rented a Dodge
Caliber and it made a fine bike hauler with the back seats folded.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5025927918/lightbox/
Can't say there was much
Hi Kieran,
Good luck with the travels - I've attached some links I've seen which
should give you a steer (DC Rainmaker is quite the traveller, as well as
tech guy, an interesting blog to follow).
Personally, I've only "travelled with bike" once (Sydney to SF) and had no
issues - the bike trave
I've put the bike back together in the Paris subway and in the Amtrak
station in Portland. It really isn't that bad as long as you have a 4, 5
and 6mm allen wrenches handy. It's more of a hassle to drag the bike box
around than it is to just put the bike back together. (IMO).
I agree with you o
Hey don't forget: If you're staying in the Continental US, you can SHIP
your bike via Amtrak, even if you're not taking the train.
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On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 2:08 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> We ordered our tandem from Bilenkey with S&S couplers and haven't
> regretted it. He's the low cost op
We ordered our tandem from Bilenkey with S&S couplers and haven't regretted
it. He's the low cost option for couplers.
Since I already had two cases I opted for couplers when I repainted my
Trek(62cm) & converted it to 650b. Learning to pack takes some practice
but the travel is hassle free.
The more I think about it, the more of an aversion I'm developing to the
idea that many types of trips are possible with a bike. Maybe a folding
bike, but not the Ram.
Doug, you've pointed out the unpleasant reality that lugging a bike around
can be a pain. I think in my case, for my mental w
You've thought of a couple of the unintended consequences of traveling with
a bike. Remember you need the box for the return trip.
While it seems quite practical, putting together a bike at the airport
after a long distance flight is nothing I would ever attempt. I'm too
dingy at that point
I'm interested in this limit as well. My bikes have 58/59cm top tubes. Our
custom size Java 29er tandem is about as long as Co-Motion could make and
still get into a case in three pieces, with the longest top tube section
62cm.
Let us know if you take it up with your installer.
Ed
On Thursd
You should chat with the S&S folks about packing a frame that large -
they've got a huge database of how bikes of all sizes pack up. That way
you can decide if you want to do it.
I have two S&S bikes, and it is SO worth it. Granted, I haven't gone
anywhere that I have wanted to ditch the case
Never tell the airlines that is a bicycle when you pack it small. Tell them
it is steel tubes, or a personal mobility device or sports equipment. The
airlines are not suppose to charge you if it is under the 60" limit size.
What some people do is get a letter from the customer service department
Just to tack onto this discussion, what do people do when they get to their
destination? Perfect world, unpack the bike and ride from the airport, or
taxi to hotel then ride, but what if bike is only part of the trip? How do
you manage transporting by rental car?
Would like to hear how peop
I can certainly see how it would be more convenient to schlep around. But I
am a little concerned about this size frame fitting into the S&S box. I
haven't done any extensive reading or first hand trying, but it looks like
it might be a no-go.
KJ
On Thursday, January 2, 2014 1:10:02 PM UTC-
I've traveled with singles and tandems, both full size and S&S. Every
airline is different as another responder mentioned, and they change their
policies from time to time, so nothing is completely static.
One relative constant has been allowable size for checked luggage, 62
linear inches. Out
you don't have to settle for a Brompton, though my nephew and his wife with
two small kids crossed Australia on their Bromptons. I mentioned my
buddy's Dahon Tournado on another thread. It's a high-quality full-size
lightweight 700c tourer made for shipping, with a Ritchie-design folding
fram
Hey Blakcloud,
Yeah, I can see how the costs will add up quickly with a few trips abroad.
How does an S&S frame packed up differ from a regular bike, in terms of
what you are charged? It's my understanding that Air Canada will charge you
the $50 as long as it's a bike, no matter what. I guess
There is a guy on the Toronto CL that advertises renting out bike cases for
traveling but have no idea if your bike would fit. At least your bike will
be protected. I have traveled with a fabric bag to carry my bike and though
it survived the bag didn't. I would never do it again the stress is
I guess the thread title should be more like "Travel with a bike". Ha.
KJ
On Thursday, January 2, 2014 11:16:04 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
> Hey Y'alls,
>
> I'm starting to think about air travel with a bike, with the first
> possible destination of the Bay Area this upcoming summer (hopin
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