As others have said, flying with bikes is a hassle. The case is oversized, so you get charged regardless of whether it's within the weight limit. You have to dismantle the bike to get it in the case (my husband's job, since I wouldn't have a clue). I haven't traveled with mine since I brought it here to Chile in the early 1990s, and I have no intention of moving it again.

I'm planning to rent a bike in California to ride a metric. The company was very helpful when I called. You might try that with the shop in Maine--call them up and see what they have available.