Those Cannondale frames are probably the strongest aluminum frames ever
made. When they first came out, we "tested" one at the bike shop where I was
working by laying the frame on its side and having a 200 lb. guy stand on
the rear dropout. This would have bent most steel frames, but the Cannondale
aluminum frame did not budge.
But still I would get an armored box. Airline employees seem to have a
sporting interest in destroying bicycles.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bryan Medway
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 12:54
To: Rob Weinstock; kkelly@spss.com; ba-autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Nationals Ride From Airport
FYI,
I have had 3 bike frames damaged/bent from airlines handling.. and they were
100% chromoly frames.. I cringe to imagine what more damage would have
happened if they were aluminium..
:bryan medway
01 Neon ES
>
>> Has anyone travelled to nationals via airplane/bike? Is it a hassle to
>> bring
>> a bike on a plane? What about the shuttle? I think I can borrow some
>> panniers for my luggage (light), but I'm wondering if it would really
just
>> be a big pain in the butt, which is why I'm contemplating renting that
car
>> after all, which is most likely what will happen. But it's nice to at
least
>> contemplate this thoroughly. Anyone ever try this?
>>
>> What about camping?
>
> You won't like the news.
>
> The airlines have not supported bikers like they do golfers. Therefore,
they
> will ask you to pay for excess baggage to the tune of $150 (varies by
> airline).
>
> In addition, I would recommend that you borrow/rent/purchase an armored
bike
> carrier. Normally, the airline can/will provide you with a bike carton.
> However, it's not too hard to taco a Cannondale frame by launching
somebody
> else's 80 lb suitcase at it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rob
>
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