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Long distance transportation advice needed
My wife and I are moving across the country next week, and I have a
new road bike that I would like to keep from getting damaged. I don't think I'll put it in the moving truck since it will get bounced around a lot. Instead I'll put it on my roof rack and drive it 3000 miles on our car. I've heard of people using those bike covers for long trips, and I've heard of people wrapping the frame, fork and handlebars with cloth to protect the bike from bugs and flying debris. Any advice on how I can keep the bike nice and new? |
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Long distance transportation advice needed
"Geoff G" wrote ... My wife and I are moving across the country next week, and I have a new road bike that I would like to keep from getting damaged. I don't think I'll put it in the moving truck since it will get bounced around a lot. Instead I'll put it on my roof rack and drive it 3000 miles on our car. I've heard of people using those bike covers for long trips, and I've heard of people wrapping the frame, fork and handlebars with cloth to protect the bike from bugs and flying debris. Any advice on how I can keep the bike nice and new? Put it in a padded travel case designed for taking bicycles on airplanes and put it on the moving truck. Less chance of theft, damage from flying debris, malfunctioning roofrack, etc. Mailboxes Etc., Bike Nashbar, Colorado Cyclist, or your LBS should have something. $100 for a low end job that will last about a dozen uses to $300 or more for a really durable, secure case. -- mark |
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Long distance transportation advice needed
That's probably the best way to protect it from damage, but then I
won't be able to ride it at the places we'll stop! Any ideas on how to protect it if I decide to put it on the roof rack? "mark" wrote in message Put it in a padded travel case designed for taking bicycles on airplanes and put it on the moving truck. Less chance of theft, damage from flying debris, malfunctioning roofrack, etc. Mailboxes Etc., Bike Nashbar, Colorado Cyclist, or your LBS should have something. $100 for a low end job that will last about a dozen uses to $300 or more for a really durable, secure case. |
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Long distance transportation advice needed
"Geoff G" wrote Any ideas on how to protect it if I decide to put it on the roof rack? Colorado Cyclist sells a bike "bra" (don't know how else to describe it) that covers the front of the bike, protecting it from bugs, dirt, and other small flying objects. It seems to work best with a fork mount carrier. Retails for about $30 IIRC. www.coloradocyclist.com That and a garbage bage wrapped around the drive train and a plastic bag over the saddle in case it rains, and you should be in business. -- mark |
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Long distance transportation advice needed
Looks pretty good. I'll check it out. Thanks for the help.
"mark" wrote in message rthlink.net... "Geoff G" wrote Any ideas on how to protect it if I decide to put it on the roof rack? Colorado Cyclist sells a bike "bra" (don't know how else to describe it) that covers the front of the bike, protecting it from bugs, dirt, and other small flying objects. It seems to work best with a fork mount carrier. Retails for about $30 IIRC. www.coloradocyclist.com That and a garbage bage wrapped around the drive train and a plastic bag over the saddle in case it rains, and you should be in business. |
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