travelling by air with a bike plus disc brakes

kangra34
kangra34 Posts: 2
edited August 2009 in MTB general
I've just brought a nre bike with disc brakes, to taken on a trip abroad. I was surprised to read that the bike should not be held upside down as this may affect the disc brakes. Is this true - presumably lots of people have taken their bikes on planes. :?

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  • Bungalow Bill
    Bungalow Bill Posts: 643
    Its just if you have air in the lines it may cause an air lock in the Calliper not really a major issue. I fly a lot and never had any issues, and I know I have some air in my lines I bled them haha
    I use all 9 inches.

    Sabrina
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    so what has bikes being upside down and filing got to do with each other?

    operating the brake upside down can cause problems.

    flying with a bike can be a pain in the butt.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Bungalow Bill
    Bungalow Bill Posts: 643
    Its not that bad Nick, I can prep mine for flight in about 30 mins now but practice and all. Rebuilding takes a little longer haha.

    I presume you meant flying not filing :P

    Kangra as long as you fit spacers in the calipers you will be fine :)
    I use all 9 inches.

    Sabrina

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