Need some feedback from y'all that have traveled and done IM's. Trying to find that sweet spot between reduced costs and bike integrity. FedEx will ship my bike from my location to my IMTX hotel for $98 and 3-4 days, with 5K insurance. I've never had any issues with my bike using a hard-shell case, so I'll use that for FedEx.
I would normally take it with me, but I've got vouchers for United that cover the cost of my flight, but they want to charge me $150 each way for the bike!
Tribike would cost more than FedEx, and I would rather dis/assemble my bike myself.
Thought about a airline size compliant bike case, but would still cost more than FedEx, and trying to keep outflow to a minimum.
Ideas? Anybody used FedEx for their bike?
I'll bring my wheels, pedals, and shoes with me in case worst case scenario hits and I have to rent a bike there...
I would normally take it with me, but I've got vouchers for United that cover the cost of my flight, but they want to charge me $150 each way for the bike!
Tribike would cost more than FedEx, and I would rather dis/assemble my bike myself.
Thought about a airline size compliant bike case, but would still cost more than FedEx, and trying to keep outflow to a minimum.
Ideas? Anybody used FedEx for their bike?
I'll bring my wheels, pedals, and shoes with me in case worst case scenario hits and I have to rent a bike there...