Help!! Need to pack my bike to 62" linear inches to avoid high oversize fee
09-16-23, 01:39 PM
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On one trip, I needed to true up a wheel or two, but not a big deal. I built the wheels, carry a spoke wrench. I do not really have weight on those spokes.
I carry spare spokes in the seatpost. I had extra spokes when I built up the wheels.
The rear rack will not fit in the S&S case, that goes in my other checked bag.
If you are worried about spoke breakage, get a Fiber Fix emergency spoke. If a spoke never breaks, consider it an insurance policy. Here is how it works:
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fiberfix.php
I bought mine at Amazon. Since I bought my Ritchey bike as a complete bike, I did not know the spoke lengths, so instead of measuring any spokes on the wheels, I just bought the Fiber Fix instead. I have never used it and hope I never do, but I am happy for the peace of mind that I have it.
I carry spare spokes in the seatpost. I had extra spokes when I built up the wheels.
The rear rack will not fit in the S&S case, that goes in my other checked bag.
If you are worried about spoke breakage, get a Fiber Fix emergency spoke. If a spoke never breaks, consider it an insurance policy. Here is how it works:
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fiberfix.php
I bought mine at Amazon. Since I bought my Ritchey bike as a complete bike, I did not know the spoke lengths, so instead of measuring any spokes on the wheels, I just bought the Fiber Fix instead. I have never used it and hope I never do, but I am happy for the peace of mind that I have it.
Hack : Zip Tie Repair of Broken Spoke (start at 3:50 minutes) in video
Ok. I'll check to see if there is skipping. However, my cassette looks in great condition. I just typically change my chain at around 0.5 wear since it is a 11 speed per recommendation.
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09-16-23, 01:41 PM
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One more comment, if your wheels are not on the bike, take the skewers out of the wheels. When I was packing up to come home on my Iceland trip, there were two Italians that had just arrived in Reykjavik, it was a Sunday and they were looking for replacement skewers, somehow their front skewers got bent n transport. I had no idea where the nearest bike shop was, or if it was open on Sundays.
On tours, I use bolt on skewers, not lever type. They will open up with any 5mm allen wrench. I use those as an additional theft prevention device, I assume most bike thieves are opportunists and do not have a multi-tool in their pocket.
On tours, I use bolt on skewers, not lever type. They will open up with any 5mm allen wrench. I use those as an additional theft prevention device, I assume most bike thieves are opportunists and do not have a multi-tool in their pocket.
BTW, thanks for the photos. I see the little box your talking about. In fact, I just got a package from Amazon in a small box. It is absolutely perfect for holding the little odd parts because one side of the small box is nearly 10" so it'll also act as a structural support for the main bike box to prevent it from collapsing inwards.
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09-16-23, 11:13 PM
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09-17-23, 12:32 AM
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That's what you get when typing with your fingers and trying to keep up with your train of thought.
