So You Want to Fly with Your Bicycle?

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Demystifying the Process of Flying with Your Bike.
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@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

⚙The Greatest Place on the Internet: bit.ly/_EBD_Gear_Shop

@casparwhittey 11 місяців тому

Also prefer soft case (use the exact one you had in the video ***high-five**). Tip I can offer is to use pipe insulation from the hardward store to wrap the tubes (I cut it to size and just label them with a sharpie so it's easy to figure out which piece fits which tube when I go on my next trip. Just store them all in the collapsed soft bag between trips). Also a roll of velcro ties is super handy to lash things together and keep it from bouncing about and causing damage (e.g. I velcro my seat tube with saddle on it to the top tube, use the ties to keep the pipe insulation in place, and also velcro tie my rear derailleur and my chain down in one place so they don't rattle around).

@Colleenann61 11 місяців тому

Also important to put a brake block between the brake pads if brakes are hydraulic. Another super cheap option is to take the bike apart similar to packing in a compact case, using pieces of cardboard between bike parts, to protect them. Wrap the entire thing in plastic wrap (essentially cocooning it), adding more pieces of cardboard as necessary. Tape the whole thing generously, and create a handle to carry it. Do not place extra stuff, or keep bikepacking bags attached to the bike (like the frame bag) in the package. TSA will cut into to see what is in the bags, thus destroying the integrity of the packaging. They will still cut into the cocoon, but just enough to slip the TSA inspection paper inside. Packed as small as possible, it will likely fly as a regular piece of luggage, even though it will be over the 62 linear inches limit some airlines still have.

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

Yes break blocks for sure! Good tips in here!

@derekkuhl 3 місяці тому

Dustin, how about tips for flying/packing a bike the integrated cables/hoses. For someone that has traveled as much as you, you have got to have figured this out. Thanks for the great content.

@mtb_alan 11 місяців тому

Perfect timing. Bentonville Bike Fest!

@robthompson6674 11 місяців тому

Foam pipe insulation is my favorite hack. I wrap every tube on my bike with it (held on with painter's tape for easy removal). It adds almost no weight, can be easily trimmed to size and it's cheap. Also, if you have electronic shifting, take your batteries off/out.

@AlessandroBb 11 місяців тому

I can't believe you are doing this video now, what's going on here? are you reading my mind? did I accept that type of cookies?

@Jensonandhannah 11 місяців тому

Literally same!! I needed this!!

@michaelmann6482 11 місяців тому

Get a Ritchey Outback Breakaway. Road and gravel wheelsets. Pick your wheels for your destination and check it on as a suitcase.

@tevemullins8156 11 місяців тому

Always dropping knowledge. Now I need to book a trip so I can put it to use.

@SteinBulgogi 11 місяців тому

Wow, great job of covering everything!

@andrewstringer5836 11 місяців тому

I fly with bikes a lot, and I always like to remove brake rotors from the wheels. Takes a little extra time, but waaaay less time than having to true bent rotors in the hotel...

@matejzima8210 11 місяців тому

I spent significant time trying to figure out travelling with a bicycle. Since travelling by plane is not an option anymore(because climate change) I figured how to travel by train with a bike without additional fees or having to make a reservation for often limited space in a luggage compartment: so I bought Ritchey break-away, put handlebars, fork, seat post and saddle into a backpack and folded the rest into a square with dimensions of about 28" wheel, secured it with a straps and put into a rinko bag. Voila, can travel anywhere and bike from a train station hassle free 😊. Also included ritchey case is fine for travel by plane.

@kyramckenna Місяць тому

Great advice! ❤

@digitaldox 11 місяців тому

Great video Dustin! I'm flying my bike for the first time tomorrow to Tokyo. I opted for the B&W Cruv box.

@PaulBeiser 11 місяців тому

Wow, the density and value of this per unit of time is off the scale, as usual -- THANKS Dustin! I have friends who use ski shipping companies to ship skis, boots, etc - I wonder if there are comparable bike shipping ones? Also, with that compact soft case.. do you have to remove the handlebars? EBD is the Greatest Place on the Internet, and your reviews are the Greatest Reviews on the Internet, bar none!

@jergleason15 11 місяців тому

Great video and support for flying with the bici! Also, many bike shops will not only sell you the box but provide packaging. Sometimes they will even help you break it down for a fee. Not sure if you've experienced this but I'm sometimes I've arrived at the destination with tweaked rotors 😖 If I'm traveling with my bike bag I'll carry a tool to remove and install the brake plates. Much love, DK!

@chromebomb 11 місяців тому

I flew with my gravel bike from LA to Albania on Lufthansa. As long as it was under 50lbs and a bike they allowed it as a regular checked bag, no extra fees. I didnt take the handelbars off the stem and packed it against the top tube and it fell off the baggage carousel and dented my fame. Its fine cuz its steel but remember to pack it with lots of bubble wrap and foam. I even got the EVOK bag into a Mercedes A class taxi.

@aaronedgeart 11 місяців тому

Good vid. I've owner and used the SciCon "Aerocomfort 3.0 Road" case for years. Though I'm always charged for a full bike travel fee of $100, I'm stoked on it for several reasons: I'm mechanically-challenged (I only remove the derailleur and wheels with this case), there is soft and harder padding throughout, the sled inside makes for sturdy mounting of the frame, no lowering of saddle height, no turning or removal of bars/stem, room for extra stuff.

@ninjabortion 11 місяців тому

Most airlines make you sign a liability waiver if you're using a soft case, major thing to consider. Break down bikes like the Ritchey breakaway can fit in a smaller hard case if you travel a bunch, i love mine.

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

The breakaway is great!

@kellywoolverton6072 11 місяців тому

Funny you make a vid about this. Im getting ready to fly to Cali for Grinduro. I use a hardcase and there are definite draw backs. Ive found storing one to be a major problem unless you fly into an airport like Seattle which is very easy, it has luggage storage and even a place to store and assemble a bike. See ya at Grinduro?

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

See you at Grinduro!!

@nilramos8196 11 місяців тому

"Cease and desist level logo rips" :-)))) Flew with my bike once while moving country, packed in a cardboard bike box. Box got ripped, bike was OK but U-lock fell out and disappeared ... (no idea why I didn't tie it to the frame ...) putting the box on a luggage trolley and trying to manoeuvre it through doors was pretty interesting ... :P

@LoranBriggs 11 місяців тому

"Potent peacekeeper for family trips" I lol'd

@soldatov13 11 місяців тому

Whats the glasses with smiling author? =)

@CaliradoKid 11 місяців тому

I've somehow managed to get through my entire mountain bike career without flying with my bike. It still terrifies me to this day. 😂

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

ITs kind of next level with a MTB as well, Bigger & Heavier

@steventrott8714 11 місяців тому

Pro tip: wear your helmet on the flight to prevent damage. I had to replace a BROKEN helmet once. It’s head gear and does not count as a carry on or bag. I store it in the overhead during the flight.

@marcokalle2452 11 місяців тому

Great video, very useful tips for sure! 🤘🏽 So... what softcase are you using, and would you recommend it?

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

Check the link below the video I do enjoy this case

@marcokalle2452 11 місяців тому

@@EverythingsBeenDone thanks 😎

@tdiddi1 11 місяців тому

Blastoff!!🚀

@mister_ray 11 місяців тому

Never put peddles, shoes, helmet, riding gear with checked bike. If the bike is lost/damaged then you can at least rent a bike and have riding gear.

@Just_ride_it 11 місяців тому

What about using bike flights? Would you only use cardboard box?

@aaronshapiroedc 11 місяців тому

Are you coming to Unbound Dustin?

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

I dont think Im going to make it

@Cobwobbler 11 місяців тому

What about a Brompton? I've seen a few vids of people travelling with them. Or if you want some real adventure take the $300-700 you'd pay on extra fees and cases and then buy a bike at your destination. Any bike. Live for the ride.

@joecorrea28 11 місяців тому

I flew with my bike for a bikepacking trip last year. Hard case on American Airlines went ok. The case was heavy by itself, which cost me a bit extra on the way there, and then on the way back my bike did not get in the plane and took an extra 3 days to get back to me.

@EverythingsBeenDone 11 місяців тому

Omg 😱 Glad you finally got it!

@joecorrea28 11 місяців тому

@@EverythingsBeenDone Oh yeah. And at least it didn't happen on the way there. That would have ruined the whole trip... I was able to get it under 50lbs on the way back but on the way there It was 54 and had to pay 100$

@akjdhfkqwrhetkjanfvkkkresae 11 місяців тому

Boxes are way lighter than even soft cases. A cardboard box was the only way to get my 34lb enduro bike in under 50lbs the last time I flew with a bike.

@akjdhfkqwrhetkjanfvkkkresae 11 місяців тому

And ALWAYS take your helmet, shoes, and pedals carry on. If your checked bag gets lost at least you can rent something. Also great video! Just some extra tips.

@JollyGiant0 11 місяців тому

Don’t put your helmet, shoes or pedals in with your bike on the outward flight, cos if your bike is sent somewhere else you can’t even hire a bike. Return flight it’s fine. In the uk you can hire rigid bike boxes. Happy travels.

@pauldeutsch 11 місяців тому

Some U.S. shops rent them too - I've seen a couple with hard and soft cases for rent. Good option if you're not going to use it often.

@Schlem 11 місяців тому

News you can use!

@groverhamann 11 місяців тому

I would watch a movie featuring your cardboard puppets. Please do a Dustin puppet for your next live video.

@booyahsunshine 11 місяців тому

Dustin Klein: World Savant I just took my bike in a bag on a train trip. Not the move actually. Instead get a bike spot and really you can suggest where to put the bike and they might be down with it.