This week, I sent my beloved Bridgestone RB-1 to Bilenky Cycleworks to get S&S couplings installed. I am a frequent flier, traveling by air mainly US and Canada, about 25 weeks per year. I suspect I will be able to take my bike with me about half of the time.

Does anyone have any suggestions for traveling with an S&S coupled bike?

Some of the questions I hae:

How do you pump up your tires at your destination. I carry full sized frame fit pump, but using it to go from empty to 100lbs every other week sounds painful.

How do you keep your pedals from over-tightening?

What tools do yo u travel with?

Any hints on how to manage the chain?