Questions tagged [transportation]
This tag should be used for all questions dealing with the transportation of bicycles from one place to another (not using the bikes themselves as a form of transportation)
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Are there special concerns traveling by plane carrying Air shocks?
Are there any special concerns or precautions to take when traveling by plane with a bike that has air shock or air fork?
Is it necesary to take the air out or is it safe to leave them as they are?
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Guidelines for building a road bike
I am planning to build a road bike for 5-10km transportation purposes and I want to build it part by part because I only earn $30 to $60 per semi-month (monthly bills are included, that's what I earn ...
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Cyclocross on airplane
I'm planning on flying to Japan for a bicycle vacation early this spring. Having had a look at flight bags, I'm puzzled. They are expensive, weigh tons and are huge, I couldn't feasibly bring them ...
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How to transport bulky things on a bike
I am a hobby musician and would like to transport my instruments on my bike because there are just a few parking lots and it is too far to walk.
Is there a good and safe way to carry a trombone, ...
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How much does a typical cardboard bike box weigh?
Exactly as per the title. This is surprisingly hard for me to google.
I found one estimate of about 10 pounds (2.5kg), and the tech at my LBS "guesses" that a standard 30 x 8 x 53 box weighs ...
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Is it ok for the trunk bike rack to rest against the glass of a hatchback?
I feel like this is one of those obvious questions, but I have been unsuccessful at finding an answer (even in the manual for the rack!).
I just purchased a bike rack (only holds 2 bikes) for my ...
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How should I transport Cannondale Bad Boy 5 INSIDE a BMW 4 Series Coupe?
So, I have a Cannondale Bad Boy 5 and I'm LOVING it.
I'd like to understand how to transport it. I have 2014 BMW 4 Series coupe. Even though I folded back seats (to maximize trunk storage), bike won'...
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Lightweight aluminum frame transported via trunk rack
I've been riding steel for a while now and recently added a CAAD10 to the fleet. I am planning on taking it with me on our upcoming vacation.
I have a Thule gateeway 2 (trunk rack) that I've been ...
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How can I transport a Madsen bike?
I just got a Madsen bike for my wife, and now I am looking at how best to transport it. I have a Suburban with a roof rack. The bike is 88" long with the handlebars turned, and I don't know if I ...
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Shipping my bike across US (DC > LA)? [duplicate]
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So, I have my (large) single speed in the DC area -- but have just relocated to the LA area. I'm wondering; What is the best and most economical way to have my bicycle shipped across the states?
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Can I carry my tandem on a bumper carrier?
I would sometimes like to transport my tandem by car, and it would be convenient to use one of those "strap-on" bumper carriers. Is it feasible to use this type of carrier?
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Roof Rack vs. Trunk Rack for Sedan
I'm looking at possibly buying some kind of bike rack for my 4-door Mazda 3 sedan. I currently just have one road bike, but want to be able to carry two bikes just-in-case. Does anyone have any ...
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Packaging a bike for flying with a bike bag
I am doing a cycle tour of Japan starting from Fukuoka and ending in Tokyo. I will be flying with the bike and as my start and end points differ I will not have the opportunity to use a box (unless ...
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Will my bike hitch fit on any car?
I'm trying to sell a 4-bike hitch on craigslist. One thing I'm unsure of is whether or not it's tailored to universally fit on all cars. I'm worried because if it's too specific, a few people who ...
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Choosing mudguards for carrying a bicycle in a small lift
I am in need for mudguards for a bicycle I bought.
Here is a link to the bicycle's description: Speeder i8 The bike is a flatbar road bike, with an internal hub and roller brakes.
The bicycle is ...
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