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You’re done! You can send your bike on its way, confident you did everything you could to make sure it arrives at its destination safely. That said, a cardboard box is not weather resistant and if it's raining or gets wet, the integrity of the box can be compromised. How to choose the best mountain bike travel bags and boxes Hard or soft shell? Bike Box (Secure your bike box from the local bike shop, but make sure it is in good shape. If the bike box is in a questionable condition now, then it will be even worse when it arrives at its destination) Remove your handlebars. This is done by unscrewing the clamp that holds them in place, allowing the handlebars and all the attached brake and gear cables to be slipped neatly into the box, inside the triangle of your frame. Note that you are just taking the handlebars off. Do not play with the stem!

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Rear wheel removed (this is for bikes longer than 140cm, however, I try to keep the rear wheel on as it helps to protect the drivetrain and rear disk brake) First thing is first; shift your gears into the largest ring on the cassette. This will move the derailleur closer to the bike and away from the outer edge near the bike box. 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 Whichever bike box brand you choose, make sure you always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for best fit and protection. Bike Travel Bag 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.The first question you should ask yourself is, which level of protection is required to protect your bike from damage on air travel. We have some answers for you! If you’re using a cardboard bike box you should only need to remove the front wheel. This slots alongside the frame in the box.

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First, use your masking tape and foam/bubble wrap to cover as much of your frame, fork and components as possible. Pay special attention to your derailleur (especially if you do not have a plastic derailleur protector disc) and anything that is made of carbon. If you do not have a plastic fork protector from the bike shop, insert some stiff foam between the fork dropouts and tape it into place. Once everything is together, make sure no parts are moving and everything is well-padded. Add padding to the seat post and cover the seat (to protect the material). We hope that answers some of your questions about using a cardboard bike box for air travel. After being initially cautious about using one we are now very comfortable and have used them multiple times. All it takes is a little bit of planning and preparation and you have a free bike case at your disposal that will provide ample protection for your bike. Best of all it can be recycled when you get to your destination or when you get home. This means you don’t have to worry about finding a place to store it. More information Hard shell trombone-case-style bike bags were the best way to travel with a bike for quite some time; however, engineers at bike brands are pretty clever and softshell bags are nearly on par for protection, weigh less, and often have removable ribbing so they can be rolled up for storage. Does its empty weight matter? 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.

Spending a little bit of time getting the bike prepared for travel is an essential step and something you can’t afford to cut corners on. We would suggest allowing at least an hour per bike from start to finish which includes getting the box ready as well. It always takes a bit longer than you think, especially the first time you do it. Our advice is to allow plenty of time for this step and make sure everything that could possibly be damaged is well protected. Leave the rear wheel on! Are you just looking to travel with your bike, or will you be taking trips with your mountain bike, too? Does your roadie have an integrated seat mast or aero bars? Are you riding an XL frame? These are all things to take into account when shopping for a bike travel case because some of the more compact options are simply too small for certain bikes and frame sizes. Are wheels and handles a useful addition? 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.

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We also have a range of other articles related to traveling with your bike that you may also like to read.Addpadding to protect the handlebars. If you have drop bars, hook them around the top tube and secure with zip ties. You may be able to get away without using zip ties if you have straight bars. The goal is to get the bars into a position that makes the profile of the bike as slim as possible. The bottom of the box shows tape reinforcement. This is after it came off the flight from Australia. 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. reinforce the bottom of the box, handles and anywhere the bike touches or could touch the cardboard to prevent holes 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