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*Subject:* [RBW] Re: Packing SS-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools Gears to
make it easier?
Pierre
in 2001 I purchased a 3T MOTUS quill stem with removable faceplate
(held on by 2 bolts). Enclosed are a couple of photos, one of which
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Packing SS-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools Gears to make it
easier?
Pierre
in 2001 I purchased a 3T MOTUS quill stem with removable
Yes, don't put the disconnect right next to the coupler, but close enough
to tie the cable in place, otherwise you will need to roll the cable up and
put two ties on it to keep it in place. Also, road brake cables come with
two different size heads and the disconnects are specced for the
Don't forget to keep the drivetrain clean and use a wax-based lube. Coupled
bike = drivetrain all over your stuff. You can try to put one of those
covers on it but your life will be better if it's fairly clean to begin
with, and hotel staff will thank you. Pack some disposable nitrile gloves
61 seat tube and 28cm steerer tube here. I do not need to remove my fork,
but looking at various folks' packing methods online, it becomes clear that
there are lots of ways to do this job. This is the best sequence I have
found to date: http://sandsmachine.com/pack_r3.htm . I think it's
Lynne gave some good advice...
I have a 61cm Atlantis that I have traveled with only a couple of times. I
can get bike without fenders, into the hard-case without too much trouble
and no need to remove fork or bars from stem. My crank arms use
self-extracting 6mm bolts and have pedals that
ah yes, fenders. Normally, my bikes have the hammered Honjo fenders. I have
not yet been brave enough to pack them. I do have a set of Planet Bike Speedez
for traveling. Just put them over the tires and secure with tape. They have
survived over 10 round trips stuffed in the suitcase; only
I travel with a very large coupled touring tandem and with a 62 cm Trek.
The former has an ahead stem and the latter a quill. Quill on the stem is
not a problem as it fits straight down. The bilenkey web site has a good
instructional on packing and I think the SS site does too, but here are
