They typically have a size restriction of 60". That is length+width+thickness. The wheels will not meet that. The frame needs to have the rear triangle and fork removed to come close. Then, each bag needs to be under 50 pounds. A buddy of mine that is always on the road for his sales job has a XC bike that he stuffs into a couple of regular suitcases. It seems like a real pain to spend a couple of hours on the teardown and build up.bikenweed said:My next monetary goal is a DaKline bag... It sure seems like a good investment with a $2000-plus dollar DH rig! Every time I fly with a bike, the airlines break or lose something.
Do the airlines accept wheel bags (tied together) as normal luggage?
I can get everything into a suitcase besides the wheels, and a wheel bag without a big logo on the side (spray paint!) would allow for free bike travel.
I got mine via www.dakine.comkellyn7 said:Does anyone know where I can purchase the Dakine Bike Bag?
The TSB would cut the lock.mtnbrider said:If you had a zipper bag like the one by dakine, you could lock the zippers. Would they still open it? Does the altitide affect the fluid in the brakes?
mtnbrider said:DAMN ninjas.....I would hate to have someone of my bike stuff, and not put it back right (or misplace things).
A soft case? Is that basically asking for it? I mean it seems u would want a hard plastic case so when stuff is thrown on top of it?Rigger said:check out Dakine's Bike Bag:
You can fit a Demo8 and a P3 in at the same time with that baby.
I always use pipe insulating foam when I pack my bike(s). that and a few old sheets - works great!kellyn7 said:The Dakine bag looks pretty good but if I did get this one I think I'd use the idea that someone had in regards to using the foam you put around pipes just for added security. Its kinda funny what we put our bikes through out on the trail and then we get all worried about some baggage handler in BFE screwing our bike up. Oh yeah, anyone thats used the Dakine bag, I'd appreciate it if you could give me some reviews on it. Thanks again
That's what I used prior to the Dakine bag. It was great until the zipper went tits up and was ripping open all the time. I recall picking up parts of my bike scattered all over the place at the Vancouver airport (at the large baggage claim) when the zipper tore open after they threw the bag out.konabiker said:I have a planet x bike bag that works pretty well. It's kinda ghetto and I would change a few things about it but it gets the job done.
That doesn't sound like fun...Acadian said:That's what I used prior to the Dakine bag. It was great until the zipper went tits up and was ripping open all the time. I recall picking up parts of my bike scattered all over the place at the Vancouver airport (at the large baggage claim) when the zipper tore open after they threw the bag out.
my PX bag had wheels - two small ones on the back, but they never worked for sh-tkonabiker said:That doesn't sound like fun...
Why they didn't put wheels on the thing is beyond me. Bah, I guess I can't complain at the price of $70 shipped to my door.
LMFAO! I remember that. I think that was in Seattle, BTW. 8)Acadian said:I recall picking up parts of my bike scattered all over the place at the Vancouver airport (at the large baggage claim) when the zipper tore open after they threw the bag out.
oh yeah yeah...that's where it was. :mumble:John P. said:LMFAO! I remember that. I think that was in Seattle, BTW. 8)
I have a tire box that I cut down and reinforced to hold 3 DH wheels with tires mounted. It exceeds the airline size requirements for regular bags but they havn't charged me yet. Your milage may vary.bikenweed said:Delta is at a 63" max for width + heighth + length, but I'm hoping someone here has tried to take a pair of wheels as the second piece of luggage without any problems. They really don't look that big, and if they're fastened together, it might not be too intimidating. 27"+27"= 54", 6" of width remaining...
Taking a few bolts off of a swingarm when you're flying to a race, or flying to Spain or the US to stay for 6 months is definitely worth the hassel. With only 2 travel vouchers from NORBA per year, it helps, but it's not much. Four would be muuuuch better. Is USA cycling cool about giving away extra vouchers?