I don't have a padded bike box, but may be able to borrow one. What's the deal? Do you have to have one? What about careful packing in a cardboard bike box? Cheaper to ship it?
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I don't have a padded bike box, but may be able to borrow one. What's the deal? Do you have to have one? What about careful packing in a cardboard bike box? Cheaper to ship it?
There are a couple similar threads with good information. I'm in a similar dilemma, trying to get my Bullit back to WV for a long weekend. Most likely I'll ship everything but the fork, since that's what I'm most concerned about.
http://tetongravity.com/forums/showt...t=bike+luggage
http://tetongravity.com/forums/showt...t=bike+luggage
The bike cases that look like a big suitcase work great. The KEY is not NOT tell the ticket agent there's a bike in there. Tell 'em it's anything but a bike and they won't charge you the $50-$100 fee or whatever it is. Do this at CURBSIDE check in!!!!!!!
Sorry. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bagtagley
LIP has the idea. I like telling them it's a convention display. I doubt the ticket checker has the right to check to prove otherwise. Of course security does but they don't care about hosing you for an extra $50.
Anyone have a link to one of the better, hard-shelled, bling $$$ bike cases?
what about insurance? hard to claim anything if you lie about the contents.Quote:
Originally Posted by L7
i have a performance hard case that i fly my XL bullit in (with a DC fork). solid. works great.
What US airline covers the bike? Everyone I've flown on requires you sign a waiver that any damage isn't their responsibility?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ripzalot
As soon as I saw this thread title, I thought of that image.Quote:
Originally Posted by flykdog
Sick and ashamed and happy (and was hoping to post it myself :( ),
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Homeowner's or renter's insurance would cover it.Quote:
Originally Posted by cj001f
interesting, let me know what airlines to avoid. i've flown with mostly with british airlines and continental (i think) and have never been asked about a waiver. BA is great, i once flew with a light XC bike in a cardboard box and not a scratch - even on the box.Quote:
Originally Posted by cj001f