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Do you guys usually rent, or bring your own bikes on the trips? Is it difficult to transport your bike over seas?
Route DiscussionThat’s becoming less so. Sporting equipment is starting to get a pass as long as it’s under the weight limits.
I’m currently flying with a free checked bike on American domestically, but it applies to their international flights as well.
Agree, most airlines will accept sport luggages without any issues if this is under weight and cubic size limit (heigjt+width+depth <=300cm) some may not accept your bike without a box or bag. Some accept carton box some not as they fear humidity may affects its strength. Check on the airline website and don't forget to deflate(tubeless is a pain as milk may run out) and remove any battery as they will refuse to carry your bike for safety reasons. This is based on multiple overseas and overland flights. Hope this help
No need to deflate all the way. In reality there is no need to deflate at all as the luggage compartment is pressured the same as the cabin to approximately 10,000 ft asl. Do you deflate your tyres every time you go over a high mountain pass? Didn't think so. Even if your bike tyre did blow out ( it's not going to) it's going to cause zero damage. An inflated truck or tractor tyre on the other hand...
Fully agree with you, but I don't make the rules and some security officers (when thry xray your bike) may check. Happens to me many time, same as clinically clean your bike for Australia or NZ trips as they will otherwise not let you in in fear of seed contamination.