Originally Posted by bccycleguy
This won't appeal to those in the fast lane on a one week holiday, but if you're going over to ride for a month or two then I think this idea has merit.
If you are going for a month+ long trip do you really want to spend your first few days buying and setting up a new bike. Second if your existing bike fits well do you want to spend the first while riding adjusting a new bike and hoping it is as comfortable and reliable?
For a trip that long I would suggest the cost of flying your bike is well worth having a great bike ready to ride as soon as you get off the plane in Europe. I don't think you'll save anything if you factor in time you lost riding and all the hassles and potential problems that can happen with a new bike.