Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Bicycles Bicycles should be in a hard-sided, padded case designed for bicycles.
- If not in a hard-sided case, bicycles will be accepted with the handlebars secured sideways and pedals removed. The bike must also be encased in plastic foam, a cardboard box (domestic flights only), or similar material to prevent damage.
- The maximum size for a bicycle case is 80 inches in overall dimension (length + width + height). If bicycle and container are less than 62 dimensional inches and under 50 pounds, the bike fee will not be assessed.
- Bicycle cases should contain bicycles only. Cases containing additional items may be subject to excess bag fees.
This is what I see. (Emphasis added.)
That seems to imply that 80" is the limit for hard cases, but they'll accept bikes in soft cases or cardboard boxes as long as the handlebars and pedals are dealt with properly?