I'm sitting in the United lounge waiting for our flight. United took the bags without batting an eye. Came in at 44 lbs per case. So well under weight limit (I have a 70lb weight limit as I'm Premier Executive status anyway).
Packing took us an hour and a half. I velcro'd everything that I could in the case so that if they have to pick up the bike they will do so in one piece. I put a picture up in the case of what it was unfolded and folded in the case. I noted that the case did not contain any C02 or liquids. And I put my name and phone number if they had questions. I can only hope and pray they the TSA is decent about this.
I didn't think about the zip lock bag thing. Next time. I'll get the big freezer bags and label them. I hope my karma level is high and things work out.
Regardless, we just saved $300 by checking the bikes. I guess if we had to put them in a box and pay $300 that the TSA is still going to check things and possibly screw stuff up. So...well...at least I'm not out $300. Gotta count your blessings when you can.
Fingers and toes are crossed. Won't be home until after 9pm tonight so I'll check it all out tomorrow at let you all know how it goes.
Denise
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06-27-2011, 11:34 AM #1
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06-27-2011, 12:01 PM #2
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Good luck and safe travels, Denise!!
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06-27-2011, 12:39 PM #3
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fingers crossed, Denise!
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06-27-2011, 06:48 PM #4
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I bet it will go just fine, Denise! And $300 saved is nothing to scoff at -- just one of the many advantages of Bike Fridays.
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06-28-2011, 12:55 PM #5
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We are home! Yipeeee!
The F'lite cases made it through the trip without a problem. Good thing we have luggage straps on them as the main lock on mine was unlatched. We don't lock it because it's not a TSA lock. One of our luggage straps is a TSA lock though so that's what we use.
Doesn't look like TSA opened them at all. If they did, they didn't leave the note that said "We rummaged through your stuff. Love, TSA" And everything was in the same order/condition we packed it in. Will assemble later tonight or tomorrow after my trail run.
Good to be home! Miss the bike love of Seattle already though!
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06-28-2011, 06:23 PM #6
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Yay! I knew it would be just fine. Good!
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06-28-2011, 08:04 PM #7
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Is the listed price for the Pocket Rocket Pro just the frame and fork? I should just call Bike Friday shouldn't I...
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