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IMPORTANT: When you go to the airport, bring extra tape in case you need to open your box for inspection and reseal it again. Hopefully the airline will reseal the box for you but sometimes they aren’t prepared. The cranks (with pedals removed) should be turned parallel to save space in your bike travel box or bag. reinforce the bottom of the box, handles and anywhere the bike touches or could touch the cardboard to prevent holes We’d recommend you pad it out with kit, clothing or towels for added protection. Insuring your bike for travel abroad
As with many things, the best bike box for you will be a compromise between the different factors. All the major brands offer great quality and longevity and we recommend you go through each of these points, in turn, to start narrowing down your search. 1. Make sure your bikes will fit With all the will in the world, it’s worth remembering that baggage handlers have been known as ‘throwers’ for a reason, and a reason that doesn’t bode well for your beloved bike. A bike bag strikes with very low weight, lots of functionality and a reasonable price.Many bike bags weigh between 3-8 kg and leave you with more than enough headroom to stay within the baggage allowance of most airlines. To make sure the bike fits in the box you’ll need to either remove or loosen the handlebars. So you can adjust the angle sideways alongside the frame. I used to work as a baggage handler at Boston in the 90's and we would just put bikes straight in the hold. I think we used to deflate the tyres. The bikes would go in the rear hold (on most planes) where all the loose bags went.
Traveling with a Bike? Tips for Packing and Shipping a Bike
Most airlines have a maximum baggage size of 62 linear inches ( length + height + width = Linear total). Few try to say a bike box has to fit within this sizing which is impossible for most types of bike. You might think this is an easy question: it's surely a box, right? However, that's probably before you’ve taken weight into consideration. So whichever bike box or travel bag you choose, making sure you’re completely covered for any damage in transit will soften the blow should the worst unfortunately happen. Soft cases are preferable, due to lower costs. EVOC bike bags are some of the most popular. Hard cases can be more protective, but that is also reflected in the cost. Thule offers bike boxes with built-in bike stands to help you put your bike together after you get where you are going.
Eco-friendly: Our cardboard is made from 70-100% recyclable materials and is 100% recyclable and biodegradable.Because it’s cheap and easily replaceable, you don’t mind throwing it out on the other end of your journey or passing it on to another cyclist
Hard-shelled – constructed from rigid plastic or aluminum. Commercially produced and can be quite expensive depending on the brand you choose. This type of case is the heaviest but also offers the greatest protection. In fairness, it may seem crazy to you as it's 'only chain lube'. Now, carriers have a duty of care regarding the safety of the aeroplane. The Dangerous Goods Regulations have been developed over the years to classify what is safe and what is potentially not safe to be carried in hand luggage, hold luggage and cargo on aeroplanes, which are obviously even more strict for passenger aeroplanes. There are items that are down right banned, others that have restrictions and those that pose no risk. The frame goes in first. Ours goes in upside down, resting on the seatpost and the stem of the handlebars. apologies if you object to a commercial post but I think, in this instance, it is relevant to the discussion, and no article ever includes what I offer in spite of me operating successfully for over 5 years).
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Space-saving tip: Use water bottles on the bike to store multi-tools, inner tubes and tyre levers etc. Make sure the bottles are secured in cages on the bike. Best bike box brands Bike Box Alan The average weight for a cardboard bike box alone is around 4lbs (2kg). The average weight of a bike box including a bike is around 50 lbs (23kg). However, it depends on the type of bike. Our first trip using cardboard bike boxes was with our gravel touring bikes from Australia to Paris. It was our first time using a cardboard box for air travel and we simply prepared and protected the bike and popped it in the box paying no attention to the actual box itself. When the boxes arrived at the oversize luggage area in Paris we could see rips and tears on the sides and on further inspection the bottoms as well. Thankfully the bikes were all fine and nothing had come out of the box. Still, it was a lesson learned and we now spend some time preparing the boxes before we put the bikes inside. The key areas we focus on are the bottom, handles, and any places the bike could puncture the side or bottom of the box. The bottom of the bike box and handles
A cardboard box or plastic wrapping offers the lightest options if you are taking your bike as baggage. Remember to count the weight of your bicycles and bike bags when determining your total weight. Do you have the mechanical skills to dismantle your bike to fit it inside the bike case? Most models of bike cases will require the wheels, handlebars, seat post, pedals and rear derailleur to be removed.Whichever bike box brand you choose, make sure you always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for best fit and protection. Bike Travel Bag Cardboard boxes – the simplest design and are constructed from reinforced cardboard. These are used as boxes for new bikes and as such are readily available and usually easy to get. Most bicycle shops will have a few on hand and be able to give you one for free. This is the lightest transportation option that is also rigid.
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