Dusting off the travel case because we’re going to Girona in a few weeks! Making sure the Bearclaw fits inside.
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Girona? Lol, so much for the "party pace": this is the pro peloton's training backyard. Better get your legs ready, because they are about to meet their maker. Hope you make it to the top of Rocacorba and have a meal at El Celler de Can Roca. Have a great trip!
Oh Wow Girona, amazing-have fun! You guys will love it. Can't wait to watch the adventures. Too bad I'm on the western side of Spain (Galicia area above Portugal), would love to join for a few kms or a watercolor session. Will try to DM in case you might need anything. Long time fan happily here to welcome you.
What will you do with the case while in Spain? It doesn't look disposable.
Not sure if I missed it but did you put any spacer where the brake disc goes?
Impressive, Russ!
Faster. I'm having a bike made with S&S couplers, but am now wondering if that was needed? I am most worried about the bike in the belly of a plane and the bowels of the airport, but this video was encouraging. Doesn't look that bad. Get my bike at the end of October.
Stoked that you're taking a trip to Europe and really looking forwards to seeing what you get up to. First time I've seen a bike bag packed. You certainly made it look easy enough. Like, yeh, I could do that! Lol
Once again, I find myself on the same side of an issue as you, Russ (and Laura?). What a valuable & informative video. I'm building up a new Velo Orange Poly, with an eye towards ease of breaking down for travel ("…packing for…"); an issue I'm interested in is, what about cable couplers permanently installed (not for the frame, I can't afford that!)? Also, cool use for the air tags, thx.
What was the thought process for which bike(s) to take with you? Or did I miss that in a previous video …?
When are you going to Girona? I'll be there the last week of October with my bike!
Nice going hope you get to Spain safe and sound and enjoy your time there or will you be in other parts of Europe too if you are hope you get to Ireland 😁
That’s just an 80’s mountain bike bag
Hahaha
I'm also headed to Spain, and hope to pack the bike in the next couple days!
Great time on the breakdown and pack. I reviewed some travel Triathlete Magazine and I'll never forget the Ruster Hen House. It is a two bag system with the second bag housing the wheels. Like your bag, the frame case did require removal of the fork. Each bag was no bigger than a large suitcase and the idea was to avoid the airline fees.
What is your frame material? Ti? Steel? Al? Have a great trip.
Well done Russ! That was WAY faster than I could ever hope to do, really well done. Have a great trip! Sounds like you'll be doing some filming for the channel, which we'll all look forward to of course, but most importantly I hope you two can turn off work mode for a while and just enjoy yourselves!
What happens if your tour doesn't finish in the same place it started…? Have fun, Spain is a blast!
Really interesting watching this!
Don’t you need a spacer between the brake shoes (or maybe not because they are not hydraulic)? And shouldn’t the tires be a bit deflated? Or is there sealant inside?
I think the rotors would be less vulnerable to bending if placed in the center, inside the triangle.
I like this style of bike bag but one thing to keep in mind is that if it looks too much like a suitcase (good for avoiding extra fees) then it will be treated like a suitcase. This means a few other 40 pound bags can get stacked on top of it, risking crushing it. I think it may be valuable to label this as “fragile, do not crush” and pay a bit more for a bike. Some airlines like TAP don’t charge extra for bikes.
Looking forward to your travels.
Russ, what tires are those? Thank You.
Do you know if the bag can fit 29×2.1 tires(like on your Hardtack) or would it be too big for it?
Happy travels. Cancer treatment can be brutal at times for all involved. Best wishes to you both.
That is super fast. My S&S coupler touring bike takes about an hour and a half to disassemble and re-assemble.
Tip for reassembly when using a case like the Post Transfer: use a label maker to make 3-4inch label strips with two arrows –> <—. Lay the label across the divides of the seat post and seat tube, the top tube and stem, and the fork and head tube, with the gap between the arrows in the divide of the two parts. Use a sharp blade and cut the label in said gap. Now lining up my seat, stem, and fork to be properly straight (or close to how I previously had it) is much quicker. The Brother label brand is quite durable – held up in the rain when I traveled to the UK.
Better brush up your Spanish, cause they speak English next to nothing
made it look ez
Psyched to see the Girona content. Tip: try to hit Dos Kiwis brewing! Outside of Girona. Crazy good beers!
Super useful. Thanks.
When is the VO Pass Hunter review coming?
Should you deflate the tyres when you take them on the plane? Low pressure may burst the tubes, no?
SO amazed by this. Wouldn't believe it if I didn't watch it with my own eyes. Nothing short of magic. Thank you for posting. Sending you and Laura nothing but the best for your Euro trip!
I've looked at these types of bags a few times and have just never been able to find THE one that screams at me to buy it. Granted, I don't fly with my bikes as much as some, but if I had the bags, i would carry my bikes on more trips. Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing,
I’ve taken 3 bike trips ft lauderdale to Barcelona – got a cardboard box from my local bike shop that they were throwing out – you know the ones bikes are delivered in – broke the bike down stuffed it in the box with foam noodles – and everything arrived Just fine in BCN. One box even had a bike car rack in and was just 52lbs, other box had panniers helmets and some clothes at 53lbs . Each box was €80 one way. This past spring did the same – palm beach to bcn via atl – this time the box went as my checked bag for free. No damage at all. Been riding in the French side of the Pyrenees.
Very cool. I took a biking trip to Girona with some friends a few years ago. We rode the Pirinexus route. Even made it to France for a day. Couple favorite memories: Finding some medieval ruins outside of La Jonquera and checking into a hostel where the guy at the front desk was blind and only spoke Catalan. Be careful… wine is cheap and good!
are you bringing a torque wrench?
Why is every other video now about Girona? This seems to be some new internet fad/promoted conspiracy. Why this one place? There must be other great towns in Spain and Europe?
Nice video and case. This looks like a very nice bag but 1) Even the smallest bag is 73" overall which is technically too big even for oversized luggage. Hope your airline of choice is bike friendly 2) All of these style bags are geared toward someone landing at a single point and then building up at a hotel and then riding around with the bag either left at the hotel or carried as a backpack. Not very geared toward a ride through rider and a 12lbs starting weight is a huge thing to consider.
Nice video! I've done some tours and the bike packing always dreads me… I never use a bike bag because I don't know what to do with it once I land and assemble back the bike. What do you do with the bag? Keep up the good work.
From a Spanish supporter, good luck on your trip.
If you have any questions from Spain you can ask me. I don't know everything but I know a good part of my country.
Seemed like you did it quickly!
May I know where did you pack your bike bags, assuming you’re using bike packing type bags instead of panniers. Also it looks like the bicycle do not have racks. Will the bag fit if there’s a rear rack?