Originally Posted by
kayakindude
Rick, do you still have to remove the wheels for the flight?
No I got the idea for the bag off this forum. I had the mattress pad ready to throw out.
I don't take the wheels off now. I fold the Dahon up take the pedals off and the rear derailleru. About the only things on the bike that are bendable are the cranks/ chainguard and the rear derailler attachment.
On the outside of the bag I had straps sewn on. They are attached to the bag every 6 inches. I then run rope through the attachments in an x to keep the bike pulled together tight,
Foam pipe insulation on the handlebars and some other parts keep it from getting scratched.
I have flown a few times and never been questioned about the size. I think it is a bit over size but I have not been charged for it.
I fly united all the time. A couple other guys have said they do the same as me. It wasn't my idea.