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General Discussion / Airline Legal Travel Case

« on: June 03, 2006, 12:46:43 am »

I've disassembled and reassembled my bike 3 times now - practicing, going out (to the road touring course in Seattle) and coming home.  Not as easy as it was cracked up to be.  It does get easier, but still takes an hour or more for (slow) me.  I have the semi-soft sided case too - and struggled to get my little 46 cm frame in!  I deflated the tires on the return trip, but didn't think of taking them off.  Did you ship them in the case?  I'm thinking of foam padding - somehow.  You're right about the weight!  Weight of my bike and case:  47#.  Weight of my suitcase, with bike bag and tools, camping gear, and racks: 49#.  Wow, was that close!

Let me know how you fare!
Nancy

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General Discussion / Airline Legal Travel Case

« on: June 02, 2006, 11:48:45 pm »

An offshoot to this conversation - I have a bike with S&S couplers and just transported it for the first time.  Even though my frame is small, I had a dickens of a time getting it in properly, and the derailleur hanger got bent coming back.  Also, I had problems with all the cables, necessitating visits to bike shops on both ends.  Anyone out there have any experience that might help me?
Nancy

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General Discussion / Pannier comparisons?

« on: June 02, 2006, 01:03:55 am »

Damselfli - We have such similar thought processes and preferences - and we got the same bike at about the same time.  I would love to chat with you about Nor'westers, panniers and other things.  Can you access me via the e-mail on my profile?
Nancy Stimson