Originally Posted by Chuckie J.
On a recent bike tour, I shipped my bike via UPS to Jackson, WY. It cost $27 with insurance. I used a pretty nice case and the bike fits into it using S&S couplers (see photo). I took it back with me on the plane and the Jackson Airport security even let me lock the case (well, he did it when I gave him the key) for the return flight. We are talking Jackson, Wyoming. Their whole existance is stuff like this so I don't think it's typical. I was certainly nervous nonetheless.
Chuckie
I want to build a travel bike and looked into S&S couplings. They are so nice but EXPENSIVE! Couplings on a Steamroller turns it into a $1000.00 frame....yike! I looked at the new Ritchie 'Breakaway' frame but it's about a grand and I don't see how their method would provide any lateral stiffness.
How much did the couplings cost installed?
Jim