Air travel with bike shoes

[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