Quote Originally Posted by TxDoc View Post
Is this a joke???
You mean - we take the time to pack it safely and properly and lock the case with the airport-approved padlock and everything... and then someone opens the case and takes everything out? what for - can't they just scan the whole thing for the security check?
Don't EVEN get me started on TSA. I wouldn't put my worst enemy in a box and subject him or her to TSA.
I have some friends who are airport police (the REAL police, not TSA). They have TSA horror stories you wouldn't believe. I am one of those people who is ALWAYS searched...don't ask me why...and I have a hard time not being snippy with them.

My SO and I are planning a trip in August. It would be great to take our bikes (he is funny about riding a rented bike or someone else's bike) but the pain of shipping them is just not worth it. We'll hike.