Bike Transport!

[equus123]

There are ways to get some cable slack if you need it. Here are some suggestions:

(1) the rear brake cable runs through two cable anchors brazed to the top tube. If there is a split in the brazed-on anchor, you can squeeze the brake calipers together and use the slack to remove the cable from the braze-on.

(2) you can remove the front brake caliper from the fork. Just pad the brake well as you pack it.

(3) maybe remove the computer mount on the hb

(3) if you are going to ship your bike frequently, get cable splitters installed (see http://www.sandsmachine.com/ac_cable.htm) on the rear brake and both derailleur cables. Then you just unscrew the connectors and you've got about 2 ft extra cable slack.

Great advice. Thank you for your help Deb.

[flash]

Have a great time riding in Florida! All of your questions were answered, but I just wanted to chime in and reassure you that you will LOVE the case....I have used that model for many flights & despite some rough handling (some of which I, unfortunately, witnessed ), my bikes have always arrived unharmed. Plus ... there is a TON of space in that case for gear and souvenirs. Souvenirs, you say? Yes ... many, many bottles of wine fit in that case, even with the bike in there too. Wrap 'em in cycling clothes to keep them from touching the frame