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Home » Tips » Packing my Koga bike for the flight in 25 simple steps
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Packing my Koga bike for the flight in 25 simple steps

January 4, 2017 Leave a Comment 3776 Views

Managed to pack my bike on my own—wahoo! Can’t wait to unpack this in Cairo and find out whether I did well enough to keep things safe, or screwed up big time. Fingers crossed for now!

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Step 1: Take off the front wheel
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Step 2: Remove the pedals
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Step 3: Remove the seat post
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Step 4: Fasten the seat post screw (so it doesn't get lost)
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Step 5: Remove the handlebar
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Step 6: Screw the handlebar bolt back on (so it doesn't get lost)
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Step 7: Protect the frames
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Step 8: Stabilize the fork
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Step 9: Make sure the chain is on the smallest crank
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Step 10: Fasten the handlebar, i.e. tie it firmly to the frame
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Step 11: Remove the bottle cages (should have done that upfront)
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Step 12: Secure the pedal crank by tying it to the frame
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Step 13: Protect the rear derailleur
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Step 14: Remove the quick release skewer from the front wheel
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Step 15: Cover the wheel hubs
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Step 16: Cover and protect any other sensitive parts
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Step 17: Build the cardboard box and/or secure the bottom with tape
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Step 18: Carefully lower the bike into the box
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Step 19: Add the front wheel and any spare non-folding tires
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Step 20: Reinforce the box near the wheel hubs with additional cardboard to prevent breakage
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Step 21: Securely package all loose parts—pedals, front wheel skewer, bottle cages, etc.
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Step 22: Add seat post, box with loose parts, bike packs etc.; paper and foam for protection
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Step 23: Close the box, and use lots of tape to reinforce corners and hand holds
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Step 24: Tape name, contact and flight details on both sides of the box
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Step 25: Arrange special airport transport (as the box may not fit into a normal car)
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