Bman Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Guys, First time needing to fly with my bike, so.....Recently bought a nice Evoc bike bag which I want to use to stick my large dual sus MTB in for a flight to use on the other side.Wanted to know if theres any tips and specefics I need to take into account? Let all pressure out of tyres? Empty Sealant? Or just keep tyres inflated low?Cardboard inbetween brake pads?Bubble wrap?Make sure its all secure and hope it gets there perfectly fine? Thanks in advance.
dirtrider Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Bit lower pressure recommended but don't totally deflate . Put all loose bits into a smaller box . Turn pedals around (to inside) and cable tie to frame . It will get thrown around so a little wrap can only help .
raptor-22 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 well where are you flying too? Local or abroad?Some countries don't like you bringing in dirty tyres with dried manure stuck to the tread. IF going abroad, make sure you clean it well.declare the bike on departure at home airport so SARS has record of it being your possession and not bought overseas
Bman Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Bit lower pressure recommended but don't totally deflate . Put all loose bits into a smaller box . Turn pedals around (to inside) and cable tie to frame . It will get thrown around so a little wrap can only help . Thanks for that - appreciate the pedals idea I owuld never have thought of.
Bman Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 well where are you flying too? Local or abroad?Some countries don't like you bringing in dirty tyres with dried manure stuck to the tread. IF going abroad, make sure you clean it well.declare the bike on departure at home airport so SARS has record of it being your possession and not bought overseasJust a local flight from Durbs to CT - but wanting to do an overseas one at the end of the year if all goes well. so thanks for that update
CJG Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 They do throw your bag around, but the Evo bags are good. Pack some extra clothes / jacket / bubble wrap in bag to stop it from moving around in the bag and get it plastic wrapped at the airport. They will be less likely to ask you to unpack your bag if wrapped in plastic. No need to deflate tyres totally.
MTBeer Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 rather get a cardboard bike box from LBS. Offers much better protection than bike bag in my opinion.
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