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EasyJet Will 'That's WILL' accept bicycles which use hydraulic fluid in their brakes or suspension, contra to the website claim. EasyJet Say 'All the staff have been instructed to accept bikes with hydraulic systems'.
says Mr. Male, EasyJet ground handling management team.
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The cheapest and best way is to ask your local bike shop for Use a good quality bicycle cardborad boxan old packing box. Try and get a good sturdy one, or if you have money to spare, and you travel a lot buy a good quality bike box or bag. The last resort is to bubble wrap it up, it will do the job but the chances are it will arrive with some sort of damage. Not a good option for a Cannondale Raven £3000 plus bike!.

Almost all of the major and charter airlines will be happy to take your bike to your destination, some will charge you a fee and others will fly it free of charge, as long as you are travelling with it. Prices vary from between £15 - £30  Easy-jet charge £1 per kilo over your 25 lbs allowance.
But prices are more then that for return journeys.
BRITISH AIRWAYS AIRLINES Opodo
SPANAIR AIRLINES MONARCH AIRLINES
'Check-out British Airways Policy On Bicycles'





British Airways bicycle policy > click on plane
Always check with the airlines
you're travelling with to be on the safe side !.
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Take out the seat post with the seat still attached. remember to mark the post for attachment later.

2.
Slacken the brake cables, (V-brakes) so that you will be able to remove the wheels.

3.

Remove the wheels, and let the air out of the tyres. Refit the quick releases to the bikes front fork and rear bracket. To make it easier shift the gearing to the big ring and smallest cog, that way the rear wheel will come off its chain and rear Mech easier. (Put a bit of pipe lagging over the crank & chain)

4.
Remove the handle bars from the stem, (Or stem & handlebars in one & tape to frame) and replace the bolts back in the stem bracket. (You may have to remove the bikes computer if you have one)

5.

Spin off the bike's pedals, the right pedal turns counter clockwise, left pedal turns clockwise. To save the pedals getting lost in the bike box, re-attach them to the inside of the crank arms.
(Or place tape them in a box, so they will not damage the frame when in transit)

6.

Wrap the frame in bubble wrap or pipe lagging, your local DIY shop should have what you need. Or if you can't be bothered use your cycling kit as padding. Pay attention to the rear Mech, crank, forks, and handle bars. Pack under the bikes forks too. Also put plenty of wrapping around the hubs, rear cassette, and crank.

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Now pack in all your cycling kit, ticking it off your list as you go. That way, when you arrive at your resort you will not be missing anything. (like shoes, helmet)
Use a good quality bicycle cardborad box
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Now that everything is in the box, make sure nothing is rolling about that could cause damage to the frame, or fall out in transit. (If taking lube or any liquids, seal it in a plastic bag)

9.
Tape up the box with heavy duty tape. Reinforce the sides and the bottom, especially the bottom. (Cardboard boxes will adsorb up water and become soggy)

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AlsoA good quality bike bag from 'PLANET X' reinforce the handle areas. Attach your flight and destination info, also mark which way up you have packed the bike. Remember to take with you extra tape for your return journey.
(last but not least stick on a fragile sticker on all sides)
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