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Flying with a DH bike? (Case reccomendations)

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I broke all the rules, but somehow still became mo
Sep 6, 2001
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Livin it up in the O.C.
I've convinced the Wife that this years vacation will be to Whistler!
WOOHOO!!

Now I just have to get a bike up there with me.
Does anyone have any experience flying with a DH bike?
Will a standard Trico case work, or are DH bikes too big for it?

What do you use?
 
Toshi

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom
Oct 23, 2001
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i had quite a bit of trouble fitting in even a stinky with a double crown in my old trico. if they have a larger version, go for it
 
MMike

MMike

A fowl peckerwood.
Sep 5, 2001
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I got my Yeti into a Trico case a couple of times. It was close. But it fit. (Small yeti...med all other brands).

I removed the fork from the clamps (upper/lower crowns). Everything just kinda laid into place.
 
Jm_

Jm_

sled dog's bollocks
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I wouldn't recommend it, the weight and lack of wings will probably keep it from getting off the ground.
 
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Ethyyl

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Jm_ said:
I wouldn't recommend it, the weight and lack of wings will probably keep it from getting off the ground.
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Yeah, can never get the damned things up to takeoff speed either. Good thing they come with wheels...maybe "rolling with a DH bike? (Case reccomendations) might be mo'bettah.

Actually I do travel quite a bit with my DH bike. I've successfully packed and flown with two DH bikes packed in a Trisport case - one of these: http://www.trisports.com/triall3sporv1.html Of course the airlines just love it when I show up so pack it tight 'cause they're gonna mess with it.
 
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