I cannot imagine how it would get through screening. If it did, they would probably gate check it (no cost, but still get thrown around).

What would it cost to ship it? You could probably get a wheel box cheap/free from a bike shop.

 

There is little that has not been discussed on slowtwitch:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ane%20wheel#p6304527



Your welcome.


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Once, I was fast. But I got over it.

yep - absolutely no problem. I fly very regularly domestically and internationally with my Zipp Super 9 disc as carry-on. It doesnt go easily into my bike box, so it is better to take as carry on. I always take the tyre and cassette off to minimise the size.

Fits into the overhead locker without a problem - only once had an issue, but it was on a small aircraft (an Embraer i think), but the stewardess was quite happy to put it in the hanging locker for me. Security always ask what it is but don't have an issue - they are concerned only with weapons etc not with size of items.

Skewer in the suitcase...

I've never flown with a wheel, but if you are in first class you could probably put it in the small coat closet at the front of the cabin.

A nice flight attendant could definitely find a place for it but a someone having a bad day could give you quite a headache and make you gate check it-not ideal.

I would probably ship it if I were you.

Personally if I saw someone going through an airport/on to a plane with a ZIPP wheel bag over their shoulder, my first thought would be "what a d-bag"

I'd call up local bike shops in the area and ask if they've any spare cardboard wheel boxes, or even a bike box and fashion a box out of that. You can pack as much padding as you like inside and ship the box in the hold of the airplane.

UPDATE: I decided to go the UPS route and are shipping the wheel up by itself packed in the box that it was delivered from the manufacturer and littered with FRAGILE and DO NOT LAY ON ITS SIDE stickers

Crossing all fingers that it will get to the other end unscathed and in one piece!!

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3toronto Triathlon

That is going to be expensive.

Have you checked with Bikeflights? IIRC, they have better rates than individuals get with UPS or FedEx due to volume discounts.

Are you shipping from the US to Canada?

Yes

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3toronto Triathlon

 
FINAL UPDATE:

The wheel arrived via UPS shipping without any issues. I was charged some Duties and Brokerage fees, but still made the deal worth it!!!!

Hopefully this information helps other ppl in the future.

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3toronto Triathlon