Monday 16 September 2013

If you're intending to travel with your bike by plane, packing it properly is essential for its safe transport. Your bike is costly, and there's no guarantee that it won't be tossed around with the other luggage. Properly protecting your bike for its trip may not be cheap initially. A bike travel case should certainly be purchased. These can range from $100 to $600. Consider it a one-time investment. If your bike becomes damaged in transit, you'll wish you'd made the purchase.

Instructions

    1

    Remove the wheels. The front wheel is removed by loosening the skewer that runs through the wheel's axle. The rear wheel is removed similarly, but first shift your chain (if your bike is geared) into the smallest rear cog. This will allow for easier removal of the rear wheel. Pack the wheels into one side of the bike travel case.

    2

    Unscrew the pedals. Depending on the design of your pedals, these will come loose either by using a hex key or a wrench. Remember that the left, non-drive side pedal is reverse threaded. Turn this pedal clockwise in order to loosen. Pack the pedals securely in your bike travel case.

    3

    Remove the seatpost, the narrow shaft upon which your seat rests. There will be a binder bolt or a quick-release binder bolt at the base of the seatpost securing it in place. Open the quick-release or loosen the binder bolt with a hex wrench. Pull the seatpost free, and pack it into the case.

    4

    Remove the handlebars. The handlebars are attached to a stem by as few as two or as many as four hex head bolts. These bolts will need to be loosened to remove the handlebars. Turn all bolts counterclockwise to loosen. Lay the handlebars gently over the bike frame.

    5

    Lay the now-naked bike frame into one side of the bike travel case. This will be the side opposite the wheels. Close the case.

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