Originally Posted by
fietsbob
+1 folding bikes or you deal with a bigger bike box.. got a lot of $
S&S connectors subdivide
regular Diamond frames to fit in a carton about 28x28 xA foot.
Which would still be oversize luggage by the usual airline standard of L + W + H <= 62" since 28 + 28 + 12 = 68". Deflating tires or using 26" wheels can get the case down to about 26" x 26" x 10" and qualify as regular luggage size.
I also went the folding Bike Friday route when I was going on a lot of business trips and wanted to have a bike along. Mine fits in a regular Carlton suitcase so it doesn't get a second look when checking it in at the airline counter. It's also helpful that many mass transit systems allow folding bikes to be carried aboard when regular bikes are prohibited.