Hey Hugh,

Not apples to apples but just did this for the first time for this bike for IMLP from CA. I used a Pika with a 58cm so space was tight, you may have more room. Things I did:

1) 3 bolt removal of base bar
2) For me subsequent disconnect of Di2 for mono extensions (BTA cage removal)
3) Shark fin removed
4) Front brake cover and pop out of wedge
5) Seat with seatpost removed along with behind the seat cage
6) Pedal removed
7) Speedbox removed
8) Fork and rear triangle supports used
9) RD removed and strapped between chain stays
10) Wheels in bags with plastic protectors facing out
11) Lots of pipe insulation and velcro

Here is a pic and tip for Pika owners is to place bike in and use gravity to assist by standing case on end to makes sure bike settles in posterior as the lower stem assembly on front end is the literal long pole of the tent and closure of case is challenging.

No issues despite TSA opening case (both ways) and not tying all of the closures back up.

Cheers.

KTM,

Thanks! hadn't considered removing the shark fin but it's quick and easy to do and one less thing for TSA to break.

I'm actually most interested in hearing from those who have conventionally cabled derailleurs as I'm worried about the cables interfering with how the bars will rotate and fit. Your picture does give me hope.

We'll see how it goes this Sunday.

Hugh

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That's a great list, I'd add two things.

Fork and rear dropout frame insert/blocks.

Remove the rear derailleur hanger with the rear derailleur. (I never used to do that and had three broken/cracked hangers)