Going to Hawaii, I want to take my bike...any suggestions?
06-09-11, 04:08 PM
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Going to Hawaii, I want to take my bike...any suggestions?
Has anybody had any experience flying with their bike?(on a plane, not over the hood of a car) I just found out work wants me to go to Hawaii for the next 3 weeks and I've been riding consistently and would like to keep it up while I'm gone. I've seen these bike bags with the roller wheels. I just wonder how safe it is to check it on a plane, going through baggage handling and claim...etc. If you have any experience or suggestions, post em up! Thanks
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did you put it on the plane as luggage? I'm going to call the airline once my flight is booked to see what the policy is for fragile luggage is. I worked in Denver earlier this year and noticed they have a separate system for skis and snowboards
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renting will be cheaper anyway. A bike box that you'd trust a good bike to will set you back several hundred dollars. And the airlie fees are absurd. Often over $100 each way.
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Yeah...looks like beach cruiser for me =( maybe I can find a decent shop with ok rentals...I have a feeling I'm going to have a new appreciation for my bike when I get home
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Good to know. I'm planning on going to Hawaii soon and had the same questions & concerns.
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Bring your shoes, helmet & pedals, then rent a road bike.
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Anyone have a link to the bike shop on Maui that rents out Cannondales? I'm planning to hit Haleakala in Sept.
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For future reference, Frontier is the way to go for bike flight travel. Not sure if this is a permanent policy or not:
bikes basically fly free or as regular baggage
Just make sure bike+carrier does not exceed 50lbs.
bikes basically fly free or as regular baggage
Just make sure bike+carrier does not exceed 50lbs.
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I believe Virgin does not charge an extra either. Flying with a Bicycle - Virgin Atlantic. you may have to rent/buy a carrying case though.
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Trico Iron Case FTW. Won't help for this trip but it's nice to have one around. Got my bike to France and back with one and it's great.
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Man really good info here, I leave in a few hours and I'm throwing my gear in the bag now. I love frontier BTW, and I've been looking at cases simply because I fly to 80% of the places I work and I'm gone for good periods at a time...i'm sure I'll post from the big island to let you guys know how it goes. and I would guess if your bike with carrier exceeds 50lbs you'd seriously need to re-evaluate the bike you're riding...I've got 34ish lbs of wiggle room at this point
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The Bike Shop not a bad looking web site...hope the shop is nice as well
06-10-11, 07:24 AM
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16 lb bike, 30 pound case, doesn't leave too much wiggle room for seat bag with tools, spare,etc, helmet, shoes glove, pump etc.
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dang, I try to travel really light...I've become somewhat "pro" at not paying all the extra baggage fees and have even managed to get some upgrades for free...people don't realize sometimes all you have to do is ask! But I can see how a hard case would obviously weight more.....unless IT WAS CARBON F1BERZ!!! somebody should get on that one...oh and the case should woosh when rolling it through security...
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dang, I try to travel really light...I've become somewhat "pro" at not paying all the extra baggage fees and have even managed to get some upgrades for free...people don't realize sometimes all you have to do is ask! But I can see how a hard case would obviously weight more.....unless IT WAS CARBON F1BERZ!!! somebody should get on that one...oh and the case should woosh when rolling it through security...
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