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Post by radical1962 on Oct 6, 2006 8:28:34 GMT 8
I'm going to BOHOL next week with the wife for a short vacation (It's our 20th Anniversary ... )
I'm planning to bring my bike and just see the sights and maybe pedal to the chocolate hills. How do you do it? And how much do they charge if ever? Some people say to put it in a box other say just to bring it whole. So which is which?
Thanks.
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Post by jingo on Oct 6, 2006 10:50:55 GMT 8
you can do it both ways. if you are worried bout scratching your bike, its better to box it. was in gensan last sept for the yellowfin tuna bike race and i just rolled in my bike at the counter of the airport, had to take the air out of the tires though. didnt notice any new scratches on the bike hehe
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Post by anthrax76 on Oct 6, 2006 13:05:54 GMT 8
you can bring it whole brad, maybe wrap the frame with something that won't scratch. yeah, take off the air from the tires. i'm not sure about hydraulic shocks and brakes thouth.
or use a bike box. i lifted the article below
Taken from: Coddle Your Baby, page 66-67 Bicycling September 2002 Illustration by John Francis
1) Remove the seatpost (with seat attached). Pack it in the parts box
2) Slacket the cables so you can later remove the handlebar without completely disconneting the brake and shifter cables. for brake cables, undo the releases on the brake arms or levers. Then remove the cables and housings from the stops to the frame. create slack in the front and rar shifter cables by clicking and pedalling into a biggest-cog/big-chainring combo, then shifting up (rear) and down (front) without pedalling. If the front derailleur derails the chain, even though you didn't pedal, try again, this time holding it by hand. Remove the housing from the stops.
3) Remove the pedals: right pedal counter clockwise, left clockwise. Wrap and pack them in the parts box.
4) Take the bike computer off the handlebar. Pack it in the parts box.
5) Remove the handlebar (or stem.bar combo if your stem doesn't ave a removable face plate) and front brake. Remove the front wheel, then loop the bar around the fork. Remove the front quick release. Pack it in the parts box.
6) Slip an old hub or plastic brace bwtween the drops of the fork to prevent bending.
7) Wrap the tubes, fork and crankarms with pipe-foam, bubble wrap or layers of newspaper.
8) Turn the fork around, If you left the stem on, ziptie it to the top tube.
9) Zip-tie the right crankarm to the chainstay.
10) Slide your bike into the box, Nestle the front wheel alongside the main triangle. Pad any place where metal touches metal. Check your pad job by shaking the box and turning it on it's side. If you hear metal-on-metal, pad more.
11) Add your mini-tool, mini-pump, water bottle, lock and extra tape and zip-ties (for return shipping) to the parts box. Seal the parts box, then slip it behind the rear derailleur.
12) Write your name and address on each side of the box. Scribble out old addresses and shiping labels. Tape the box shut. Reinforce each corner with tape.
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Post by kukai on Oct 6, 2006 18:31:02 GMT 8
Bobet, i brought my bike home to Kalibo last august. i sought powerbikes help to disassemble and box my Teps (in a Jamis box nonetheless). they charged me 200 = 100/ labor + 100/ box (if my memory serves me right).
on a different yet similar topic ~ i packed lightly so that i can check-in my bike and to avoid excess baggage fees.
advance happy anniversary to you and your wife ;D happy riding in Bohol!!!
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Post by arcireyes on Oct 6, 2006 21:32:38 GMT 8
bobet,
happy anniversary brad and hope that you enjoy your (biking) trip.
ride safe brad!
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Post by radical1962 on Oct 6, 2006 22:49:14 GMT 8
Guys! Thanks for the inputs. I will be putting it in a box and hope for the best. We're taking Cebu Pacific and when we called about the additional charges they were at a loss about it. Now, my problem is which bike to bring ... NRS or Trance? Hirap talaga pag dalawa ang bike
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Post by BrusKO on Oct 6, 2006 22:56:32 GMT 8
NRS!!!
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Post by radical1962 on Oct 16, 2006 12:10:34 GMT 8
I brought the NRS in a box (I borrowed the box from the LBS). Just removed the front wheel, seat & post and removed the handlebar and stem. I used plenty of bubble wrap that can bought from the bookstore at PhP17/meter.
I did not get charged for the box so long as it was within the 20kg limit. I packed my shoes and my cycling stuff in the box with the tools.
The box was really banged up but the bike survived with just a scratch ... my fault, I did not put enough bubble wrap on the bars and it scratched my bottom tube a bit. It's ok ... just one of those battle scars.
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Post by MrsM on Oct 16, 2006 13:16:31 GMT 8
Hi Bobet. Did you have to remove some air from your fork and rear shocks? I know you have to deflate the tires but am not so sure when it comes to the above I'm asking about. Roche and I will also be bringing our bikes on a plane but not in a box, we will just be rolling it in to the check-in counter and ride it from the airport to the hotel. Thanks for the tip re: the bubble wrap, will make sure i wrap the frame and fork nicely.
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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 16, 2006 15:18:12 GMT 8
Hi Bobet. Did you have to remove some air from your fork and rear shocks? I know you have to deflate the tires but am not so sure when it comes to the above I'm asking about. Roche and I will also be bringing our bikes on a plane but not in a box, we will just be rolling it in to the check-in counter and ride it from the airport to the hotel. Thanks for the tip re: the bubble wrap, will make sure i wrap the frame and fork nicely. Hi Michelle, No need to remove the air from your fork and air shock, coz they doesn't know a thing about it. Their only concern is the air inside the tyres which make this airline policy ridiculous and stupid. What is 30 psi (of the tyres) compared to 100++ psi (on the shock) which they didn't bother to check. According to a friend of mine who works for Lufthansa Teknik, the tyre's air pressure is not an issue even the cargo hold of a plane de-pressurised. Anyway, this is what I did during our recent vacation there in the Philippines. I checked in the whole bike at Hong Kong Station (City Check), remove the pedals, deflate the tyres down to 15psi each (to protect the rim when you roll the bike), no bubble wraps, etc. The bike arrived in good shape at Tagbilaran and no scratches. Now, the bike is back in Hong Kong with only the super sticky adhesive of the stickers to worry about. I remember bringing the bike in a box during the 24H race, no matter how do you pack your bike, ibabalibag lang nila yan sa cargo area. I scratched the crown of my fox talas and my wheels has to be straightened before the race kasi nadaganan yata ng ibang baggages.
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Post by MrsM on Oct 16, 2006 15:24:18 GMT 8
Thanks for the tip Bee and Belated happy birthday!!!! Sabi nga ni Roche, it's better to check in the bike as a whole and not in a box because if they see it as a whole bike, they will take good care of it unlike if it's in a box, like you said, they will just throw it around. Good thing I don't need to remove air from the fork and air shock. But would you advise me to still bring a pump for these? Thanks in advance!
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Post by radical1962 on Oct 16, 2006 15:30:08 GMT 8
Hi Bobet. Did you have to remove some air from your fork and rear shocks? I know you have to deflate the tires but am not so sure when it comes to the above I'm asking about. Roche and I will also be bringing our bikes on a plane but not in a box, we will just be rolling it in to the check-in counter and ride it from the airport to the hotel. Thanks for the tip re: the bubble wrap, will make sure i wrap the frame and fork nicely. I deflated the tires and shocks just in case. If I only knew from Bee earlier, that's the same I would have done. That seems to be easier to just roll on and off the plane. Next time.
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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 16, 2006 15:30:26 GMT 8
Thanks Michelle! I had my birthday on the plane yesterday so I asked for more wine, hehehe... ;D Yes, do bring a shock pump coz there's a possibility that the air pressure setting of your fork and shock could be affected by the trip. Just to be sure lang ba.
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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 16, 2006 15:34:18 GMT 8
Bobet, I hope you had a great time riding in Bohol (Panglao) coz we really did in Jagna. ;D It's not our usual kind of ride but it's a different experience. And those killer uphills? Man! We were humbled by those.
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Post by MrsM on Oct 16, 2006 15:46:58 GMT 8
Ok guys, thanks for the tips!!!
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Post by whoopi on Oct 16, 2006 17:18:39 GMT 8
happy birthday, BEE! MICHELLE, i'll bring the pump for the shocks. i'm seriously contemplating extending till the following week, so i might as well have complete tools just in case (i'm sure i can find someone around who knows how to use them nyahaha). anyway let's discuss during our meeting. will text you.
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Post by spiderman101 on Aug 3, 2007 16:56:59 GMT 8
How much would be the charge for the whole bike if they transport it by plane?
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Post by arcireyes on Aug 4, 2007 9:23:52 GMT 8
sir: AFAIK the checked-in bike is treated as a normal check-in baggage and subject to the weight limit as well as overweight limit charges. assuming you're checking-in the bike and the cummulative (sp?) weight of all your check-in baggages is within the allowable weight limit, it's FREE. only thing they require yata is for you to deflate the tires and piece of advise, even if the shocks are AIR tell them its COIL kasi you may have some issues with the airline.. HTH
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Post by bisekletaguy on Aug 15, 2007 16:39:53 GMT 8
25 kilos allowable on the Philippine Airlines FREE OF CHARGE..that friend of mine ALL TERRA BIKESHOP will for 100pesos service charge (i dont know if you need to pay for the box) will carefully pack your mt bike one wheel at the rear still attached to the bike..only the front wheel is removed inside this GIANT bicycle box. all you need bring the bike to all terra ask them to pack..then viola...its done. or BUY that professional looking BIKE CASE TRICO IRON CASE P25,000pesos available from rocka1bikeshop ;D step 1 take off the bike wheels and secure the dropouts with the butterfly nut and bolt assembly make sure your dropouts are in TENSION. step 2 removed the seatpost, pedals and handlepost and lay the bicycle as shown inside the bike case step 3 cover the lid and strap and you are ready to go
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