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mellowme17:
i just went out to sea otter in cali with my bike 50 bux south west no damage and i used a soft case... just pack it well use the pipe foam and old hubs in the drop outs...
no hassel no strain... i will buy a better case in the next few weeks but imo shipping a head of time is more of a pain then anything else..

45lbs with all of my gear in the bag.

ender.:
Don't know if this would fit your bike, but I just happened to see it on CL after reading your thread:

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/3004213641.html

ProEdgeBiker:

--- Quote from: mellowme17 on May 17, 2012, 07:57:46 AM ---i just went out to sea otter in cali with my bike 50 bux south west no damage and i used a soft case... just pack it well use the pipe foam and old hubs in the drop outs...
no hassel no strain... i will buy a better case in the next few weeks but imo shipping a head of time is more of a pain then anything else..

45lbs with all of my gear in the bag.


--- End quote ---

that's actually pretty unreal! they tried charging me $120 to carry on a bike to CT in a bike box that only weighed 32lb. I turned around put it back in my pops car and emailed him a couple of FedEx Labels.

rob_squared:
Southwest, Westjet, and Air Canada only charge $50 to fly a bike. I think there are a few others out there that charge something similar in price.

Either will work - just depends on if you have a respectable palce to which you can ship the bike and not worry about it. If flying and the rental car will hold your bike or a friends picks you up, the only hassle is getting from baggage claim to the car...

The other "major" airlines charge up to $200 each way to fly your bike.... those guys suck.

Curt:
I'm flying on one of suckage Arline's (delta) next month, and am stuck paying $150.  I'm fling to Canada, and heard horror stories about shipping UPS OR FEDEX and having the bike delayed in customs  for long times, so I am flying with it and hoping for the best.

If you are not going to do several rides, I would just rent a bike at your destination. Just bring your own gear. I had good success using a rental bike in Alaska two times now, cheaper overall, no hassle flying/shipping, damage worry etc. I packed my own saddle, pedals, shoes etc, etc

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