My life changes in 36 hours. I will board Singapore Air bound for Narita, Japan. Important stuff is packed. Ya know, carbon bike bits, kit, etc. Hah! Strapped the #Cervelo S5 in the Bike Box Alan today. I was a bit geeky about it. Watched the online video step by step - it's how I do it. Took a bit but now I know.
It all strapped in perfect. I am not a big fan of laying the frame derailleur side down but at this point I'll roll the dice. Out of time and energy... I talked to a few people that have this box and they didn't have issues. For good measure I wrapped the important bits in a bit of bubble wrap and protected the frame where the straps connect.
My only criticism is the wheel cutout sections. I have Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR's and the deep section carbon wheels (often found on tri-bikes, etc.) don't clear properly at the crossover point between the 2 wheels where the anti-crush pole meets the box. I protected the wheels and spokes with some more bubble wrap. Ya, maybe the parts can take a beating but that's not how I prep for over-seas travel.
Took a quick snap of the bike in the box and the layout I used to keep things safe. The bike is a 2013 Cervelo S5, 2013 Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR's, and a 2013 Bike Box Alan.
Dear TSA Gods - please don't destroy my bike. Thank you.
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