Shylock

Has anyone ever done this? I'm flying back from a two-week long trip right before Newton's revenge hill climb and I want/need to bring my bike for the duration to continue training. I was thinking if I bought a bike bag with limited to no padding, it could probably fit within the carry-on luggage requirements if I strapped down the excess flap, and if I installed back-pack straps to it I wouldn't have a problem. Can anyone speak from experience?

thanks

c0lnago

I've never tried but don't see how the wheels would meet carry on regs. I've only checked mine in a box.

Banzai

You won't even get close, unless you have a very tiny bike.

Best option right now? Suck it up, rent a Trico bike box, and pay the airline the oversize luggage fee if it's that important to you.

I'm currently spec-ing out a travel bike with S&S couplers for this very contigency though...

Jynx

no chance it will be small enough

RichinPeoria

what about fed-ex-ing it or using the service like Lickbike has...$69.00?

https://www.aircaddy.com/

https://www.shipbikes.com/

Banzai

This bike would work:

AngryScientist 

you're delusional

Nate552

I ship my spare bike in a Trico case using Fedex Ground. It's usually $35 - $50 each way. That's much cheaper than what an airline would charge you. The drawback is that you have to ship it 3-4 days ahead of time so I recommend having a spare bike.

botto 

dream on.

BillyD

AND crazy.

njkayaker

This might help.

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6509...5356047&sr=1-1

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Even if you could make it fit (see above), the TSA would probably not be happy about it at all.

GeoLes

Not as a carry on, (unless you want to pay for an additonal seat on the plane). More likely it will be extra baggage stored in the belly of the plane. Unfortunately it could cost as much as your plane ticket to ship it via air. (Slight exaggeration, but not much). Besides, I would be concerned with how my bike was hanled. Did they throw it on the plane? Did they stack heavy stuff on it during flight, etc. Far better to drop it at you DHL/Fed Exp/What ever reliable carrier you choose. (Emphasis on reliable). Have them drop it off at the nearest office to your destination. Drop by and pick it up on the way to your hotel from the airport. Cheaper and safer. (As cheap and safe as the carrier you chose, at least).

MDcatV

that should work. also, dont forget to throw your helmet in the clothes washer so it gets good and clean before your trip.

Barrettscv 

Consider Amtrak, they will give you a large box, see; https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/546500-report-sending-bicycle-via-amtrak-amtrak-express.html

Velodad

I put a frame in a garment bag once and carried it on. A whole bike, no way.

botto 

oilman_15106

You all must not fly much. People try to carry on everything including the kitchen sink.

botto 

rooftest

Even 10 years ago, (when just ignoring the security folks who said "that's too big" was an option,) this would have been a stretch.

You're one of those guys who tries to carry on stuff like car batteries, aren't you?

Homebrew01

Maybe you can rent a bike and just bring your pedals, helmet, shoes etc. Are there any shops where you're going ? There's also a national bike rental outfit run through some shops in metro areas ... can't remember the name.

Pizza Man

I'm flying with a bike next week. The cheapest flight I found was with either Delta or Continental, but they wanted $175 each way for the bike, which was more than the cost of the flight!!

So I did some research and went with Southwest. The flight was a few bucks more, but they "only" charge $50 each way for the bike (checked only of course), which isn't bad these days.

Also, when looking at baggage restrictions on-line I noticed that Southwest stated a maximum of 80 total linear inches (L + W + H). My bike box was a few inches more than that. I called the airline and the person I spoke with said too bad, that I couldn't bring the bike box. So then I checked their Contract of Carriage:

https://www.southwest.com/travel_center/coc.pdf

65,
C.
Exceptions - The following articles are excluded from the baggage weight and size limitations set forth in Articles 45 and 60 above and shall be acceptable for carriage upon the passenger's compliance with the special packing requirements and payment of applicable fees as follows:
(1)
Bicycles (defined as non-motorized and having a single seat) properly packed in a bicycle box or hard-sided case over 62 inches in total dimensions will be accepted as checked baggage for a charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per direction. Pedals and handlebars must be removed and packaged in protective materials so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to other baggage. Bicycles packaged in cardboard or soft-sided cases will be transported as “conditionally accepted” items.

DScott

OMG, FACTS!

Stop it, I say. Just stop it.

AEO

bike friday pocket rocket will fit in a regular trunk case.

full sized bike as carry on?

Steel Man

I have a travel/back-up bike with S&S couplers. It fits nicely into a 10" hard case (26" x 26" x 10") which meets the typical airline standard maximum size limit of 62" combined (length + width + thickness) for checked-in luggage.

No extra charge (except for the "second suitcase" charge that some airlines are charging), no overweight charge and no waiting at the airport for oversized luggage.

Nachoman

I prefer washing my helmet in the dishwasher.