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Has anyone took their bike on a trip with them? How'd you do it? I'm lookin for ideas that don't involve shipping it over. *Note: Airplane travel not car*

Hard bike case. Some airlines charge you up to fifty bucks to fly it with you in the belly of the plane.

Check this out. http://wheelandsprocket.com/page.cfm?pageID=777

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Trico case or snag a box from the dumpster at a bike shop.

good folding bike. you could even buy it overseas where the selection and possibly prices are better, use it, and bring it back with you.

It's going to cost you each way, depending on the airline, $80-$100. Airlines have now cut back on baggage allowed---most are now limiting checked bags to 1 bag per person, unless you ride first class. And, there's a size and weight limit to those bags---anything over will be assessed a similar fee.

It might be cheaper to ship.

Another vote for folding bikes. I bought mine in Beijing (a Dahon), brought it down to Shanghai with me, and have taken it on trips to Calgary, Toronto and Singapore. Never been charged, and it's a pretty fun bike to ride, too...

Edit: and it cost me less than US$200, too... definitely saved money over paying to fly with a full-sized bike everywhere.

My Bike and I are visiting my folks right now. A Trico Iron Case protects my bike, but when asked at the counter, I tell them it's a prototype wheelchair. They never question it.

Has anyone took their bike on a trip with them? How'd you do it? I'm lookin for ideas that don't involve shipping it over. *Note: Airplane travel not car*

many, many, many, many, many times.

search the database. TONS of info on it.

additionally, you can check out this current thread (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=399667).

Has anyone took their bike on a trip with them? How'd you do it? I'm lookin for ideas that don't involve shipping it over. *Note: Airplane travel not car*Are you talking BMX bike here? Some creative suitcasing might do you well, if so.

My Bike and I are visiting my folks right now. A Trico Iron Case protects my bike, but when asked at the counter, I tell them it's a prototype wheelchair. They never question it.

that's some sinister genius you've got going.

being the son of a lawyer, and the brother of a few lawyers, i prefer to to tell the truth, but avoid full disclosure, by stating 'sports equipment'.

works every time.

being the son of a lawyer, and the brother of a few lawyers,

OH well HELL everyone! That explains everything!!

but is it sporting?

that's some sinister genius you've got going.

being the son of a lawyer, and the brother of a few lawyers, i prefer to to tell the truth, but avoid full disclosure, by stating 'sporting goods'.

works every time.I tried that once, and got charged $85 . My little fib doesn't hurt anyone.

I tried that once, and got charged $85 . My little fib doesn't hurt anyone.

not implying that it did.

guess it depends on who's behind the counter. once they asked 'what kind of sports equipment', and i looked them straight in the eye and said 'a frame'.

she knew there was a bike in there, but for some reason she left it at that.

Trico .. 1+

not implying that it did.

guess it depends on who's behind the counter. once they asked 'what kind of sports equipment', and i looked them straight in the eye and said 'a frame'.

i'm a crap liar, and thought i was done, but she let me go. :oI didn't take offense, but honestly.. It has wheels and a seat, so it could be called a wheel-chair.

I know I'm stretching the truth, but I have no trouble sleeping at night because of that one.

I didn't take offense, but honestly.. It has wheels and a seat, so it could be called a wheel-chair.
I know I'm stretching the truth, but I have no trouble sleeping at night because of that one.

If it was a recumbent, it WOULD be the truth!

being the son of a lawyer, and the brother of a few lawyers, i prefer to to tell the truth, but avoid full disclosure, by stating 'sports equipment'.



Failed the entrance exam?

Failed the entrance exam?

projecting again?

can we get back on topic plz?

:)

Failed the entrance exam?Or maybe he has a soul?


can we get back on topic plz?

:)
My best advice would be to get/borrow a Trico Iron Case, and be extremely polite, and cheery while checking in your bags. Hopefully the person at the counter won't even ask what's in the box. It's worked out well for me the last 3 times I've flown.

Or maybe he has a soul?


My best advice would be to get/borrow a Trico Iron Case, and be extremely polite, and cheery while checking in your bags. Hopefully the person at the counter won't even ask what's in the box. It's worked out well for me the last 3 times I've flown.

they all have souls.

that's some sinister genius you've got going.

being the son of a lawyer, and the brother of a few lawyers, i prefer to to tell the truth, but avoid full disclosure, by stating 'sports equipment'.

works every time.

Depends on the airline and the destination and your ticket. For example, First class, not so much as economy class. Air Canada will ask specifics. Hockey and other sports equipment are now charged a fee. Etc.

Or maybe he has a soul?

My best advice would be to get/borrow a Trico Iron Case, and be extremely polite, and cheery while checking in your bags. Hopefully the person at the counter won't even ask what's in the box. It's worked out well for me the last 3 times I've flown.

Why?

Why?the case is fairly cheap, and protects the bike well. Being polite and cheery might make the person checking your luggage, let it slide through without an extra charge.

they all have souls.You know should know that was merely a wisecrack

Perhaps a disassemblable or folding bike may be the answer? I've seen (but forgot who makes them) full framed dual-suspension mountain bikes be easy to break up into parts small enough to put in a regular (not bike-sized) suitcase.

the case is fairly cheap, and protects the bike well. Being polite and cheery might make the person checking your luggage, let it slide through without an extra charge.

Oh I see. The charge is for it being some type of sporting equipment?

You know should know that was merely a wisecrack

next time i should complete the sentence: the all have souls, CONSIDERING THAT THEY'RE ALL YANKEES FANS.

next time i should complete the sentence: the all have souls, CONSIDERING THAT THEY'RE ALL YANKEES FANS.So they have souls, but no class.

Thanks for clearing that up.;)

Oh I see. The charge is for it being some type of sporting equipment?
Most airlines will charge extra if they know its a bike. Even though the Trico case fits in their size requirements, if it weighs over 50 pounds, they could charge you extra.

When I check in, I try to compliment that person on something(like her jewelry, eyes, smile, etc...). Say something nice to them that they're not expecting, and maybe they'll just let it slide through.

Interesting, never heard of the charging for bike thing before(dad works at airport). My bike weighs 20 something pounds so I don't really have to worry about the 50lb deal.

Interesting, never heard of the charging for bike thing before(dad works at airport). My bike weighs 20 something pounds so I don't really have to worry about the 50lb deal.I just weighed my case 5 times on a bathroom scale, and it is 30 pounds on the nose.

You can shave some weight from your bike by putting the pedals in your carry-on bag.

How apart can you take it? If you don't mind getting the wheels and maybe the fork off, it should lay in your suitcase. Get a big backpack for the wheels, maybe even as carry-on.

I usually rent, but that's only because I usually want an FR bike when I get there and I don't have one.

I'll have to see the suitcase thing.

I weighed my bike(in the case) several times at home, and it was 53.3 pounds. When I checked my bags, The man at the counter said my case weighed 53.4 pounds, and that it was an overweight piece of luggage. He asked if there was anything in that box that I could put into my suitcase. I told him that I tried to get everything in there, but needed to put a few things, that my folks gave me, in the big case, because they just wouldn't fit in my suitcase(that weighed 33.9 pounds).

He paused for a moment, and then wrote out an overweight tage for my bike case, and just let it slide.

That was the 4th time that my bike flew for free this month.

I think if you pucker-up a little bit at the check in counter, you should be able to sneak it through without getting hit with a surcharge.

BTW, on this flight when he asked "What's in the case?", I said it was " just some training equipment ".

Good luck on you trip, and please let us know how it goes for you.