Air travel with bike shoes

[Pedal Wench]

I bring shoes and pedals (Speedplays) all the time. Forget about a minitool, though. Or Gu.

[Aint Doody]

And forget about taking CO2 cartridges--in a carry on or in checked luggage. I had to toss out several. I had been taking them in checked bags for a couple of years not realizing that I shouldn't. What will they do? Blow a hole in the plane?

[Pedal Wench]

What will they do? Blow a hole in the plane?

I think so.

[polly4711]

I brought mine on.. and they were just dandy... i also brought my pedals too, and they were all good! have fun!

[OakLeaf]

Yes, I asked FedEx and I couldn't even ship CO2 cartridges with my bike. So it's not just on passenger aircraft.

My sister's LBS was kind enough to let me borrow a couple of cartridges for the Lone Star Ride and return them when I didn't use them. (She uses a hand pump.)

Which brings up another thing - I deflate my tires before shipping my bike. I think that's probably wise, but I can't remember ever seeing that in anyone's instructions.

[Aint Doody]

I deflate my tires, too. Not totally flat, but I let out a lot of air. I'm sorry for all the times I put people in jeopardy by taking my CO2 cartridges on planes-myself, too. Yikes....

[IFjane]

I bring shoes and pedals (Speedplays) all the time. Forget about a minitool, though. Or Gu.

I, too, bring shoes and pedals all the time with no problem.

I had a minitool taken away once - I argued with the TSA person & was told I could use the allen wrenches to "take the plane apart". For the life of me I couldn't find a single place on that plane where I could use an allen wrench! Not even in the lavatory!

[Aint Doody]

Honestly, IFjane! And how long would it take to dismantle a plane by yourself with an allen wrench anyway??!!! That's absurd.

[michelem]

DH and I took a weeklong cycling tour in Italy in 2007. We did not check any bags. Brought saddle, shoes w/cleats, pedals, and stem on the plane with no problems or delays on any of our 3 connecting international flights each way (6 total plane changes roundtrip).

[Pedal Wench]

I, too, bring shoes and pedals all the time with no problem.

I had a minitool taken away once - I argued with the TSA person & was told I could use the allen wrenches to "take the plane apart". For the life of me I couldn't find a single place on that plane where I could use an allen wrench! Not even in the lavatory!

I've had two minitools taken away (I'm a slow learner) and was told that yes, they could be used to take apart the plane. I lucked out this summer. I completely forgot the gorgeous new 10mm Hex wrench for my Ultratorque campy cranks was in my bag. It was in a side pocket. I was so upset that they wouldn't let me get back to my checked bag (tiny airport -- I could see my bag behind the counter!), but a kind good samaritan took my address and mailed it to me. Terrorists suck, but people in general are good.

[Biker Jo]

I just wanted to give everyone an update on my travels with my cleated bike shoes.

I took my Sidis in my carry-on bag both ways, and I had absolutely no problems. I don't think the screeners even took a second look at them.

Thanks, everyone, for your help. Happy Holidays!

Jo