Boxing up at the end of the trip: depending on where you are departing from, a local bike shop may be able to box your bike for you. The average weight for a cardboard bike box alone is around 4lbs (2kg). The average weight of a bike box including a bike is around 50 lbs (23kg). However, it depends on the type of bike. Air travel has become so everyday that it is difficult as a punter to appreciate the complexity and work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure a safe flight. It truly is remarkable and is constantly being revised and updated as more and more 'products' come on the market and someone tries to carry them on a flight...it is not the same as jumping in a car... Before you can use a cardboard bike box you need to get yourself one. There are a few different options you can consider depending on where you are and what is available to you. The key piece of advice for sourcing a cardboard bike box is not to leave it to the last minute and give yourself a bit of time. Your local bike shop To make sure the bike fits in the box you’ll need to either remove or loosen the handlebars. So you can adjust the angle sideways alongside the frame.

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Do you have the mechanical skills to dismantle your bike to fit it inside the bike case? Most models of bike cases will require the wheels, handlebars, seat post, pedals and rear derailleur to be removed.Some people always remove the rear derailleur before travelling. We'd say that you're okay to leave it in place if your bike isn't resting on it (the frame is suspended) and there's no danger of the side of the box or anything inside pushing against it, which could cause the hanger to bend. How often you plan to use your bike box is something else you need to consider when selecting the best option for you. For a one-off trip, a free cardboard box may offer the best solution. Conversely, if you plan to use it regularly then you will need something that is much more durable and reusable.

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Be particularly careful with disc rotors (they can get bent), chainrings and the rear derailleur, all of which can be damaged quite easily. Working closely with our customers and dedicated design team, our products can be produced and printed to meet their specific requirements. With capabilities to print in up to two colours.With room to easily swallow road, TT and mountain bikes, the Pro Bike Mega Case is huge and features an aluminum base frame which connects to your bike at the axles. With so much room inside the case, the seatpost doesn't need to be removed, just lowered. Don't presume that the same airport will do the same thing every time. Make sure your bike box(es) will fit into your hire car I am going to France this summer, last time, in 2014, I used my bike case, but its a hassle finding a place to store it etc. This time I want to take it in a cardboard box and recycle that when I get to Paris. I will simple get another one for the return trip. Question, when I go to the airport (LAX), do I leave the bike box unsealed so that it can be inspected? Or do I tape it and the inspectors have tape to reseal the box?