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    Edward Barton
    BPL Member

    @porosantihodos

    Locale: Boston

    Hey all,

    I'm putting together a combination bike tour/backpacking trip, where I'll be flying a few different legs. I want to avoid the bike fees by breaking my bike down small enough so that it'll fit in a bag and pass for standard luggage.

    My question is, is anyone aware of a large capacity, no-frills bag that would fit a disassembled mountain bike, be durable enough for multiple trips, but light enough for carrying on a bike tour?

    I've travelled by bike/plane before and just finding bike boxes and getting them to the airport can be quite a hassle and expense, on top of the fees, so I'm thinking this may make sense.

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    Karen Kennedy
    BPL Member

    @karenk

    Locale: NE NSW - Australian subtropics

    1.2 kg, folds to A4 sized package – small enough to post to your departure point if that's feasible. Haven't used this yet, but certainly considering it for trips where this is a possibility.

    http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product/BAG/BOD/

    #2060081
    John S.
    BPL Member

    @jshann

    Soft-side or hard-side?

    http://www.montaguebikes.com/assets/images/carrying_case.jpg
    Soft Carrying Case
    Montague's soft-sided bicycle carrying case, made of 420 Denier nylon, provides great protection at an affordable price. The carrying case features an inner pocket for the front wheel, a direct mount shoulder strap, two side handles, double-layered nylon bottom and the heaviest YKK zipper available. Dimensions: 36"x28"x12". $99.95

    #2060122
    Desert Dweller
    Member

    @drusilla

    Locale: Wild Wild West

    There is a lady from Germany , trail name is "German Tourist" who hikes and has biked all over the world. If you can locate her online she might have good options.

    http://christine-on-big-trip.blogspot.com

    #2061314
    Edward Barton
    BPL Member

    @porosantihodos

    Locale: Boston

    Thanks for your help all. The ground effect bags look really promising. I think the montague bags only fit their folding bikes. I emailed Christine and will report back if she answers. Thanks!

    #2061549
    Benjamin Kelley
    BPL Member

    @benjamin-kelley

    Locale: Midwest

    I wonder if the ground effects bag will fit a Surly Disc Trucker frame. I've been looking for a light bag for a while.

    #2061559
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    "I want to avoid the bike fees by breaking my bike down small enough so that it'll fit in a bag and pass for standard luggage."

    Is that even possible with a standard bike frame?

    "Standard Luggage" cannot exceed 62" combined inches (length + width + height).

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