Flying with 29" MTB and hydraulic disc brakes

[Ladro di Bici]

Hey Guys -

I wonder what people do who fly with bigger 29" wheel mountain bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. What special packing considerations are you taking? Are you removing rotors? Brake spacers? What kind of bike boxes? I always fly with mechanical bike stuff - this is a first with a big-wheeled MTB. Any advice? I have Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes and a Rock Shox Reba front suspension fork...

If this already addressed here somewhere, then please tell me where to find the info! Don't want to waste anyone's time but I appreciate the input immensely.

Thanks!

Ladro di Bici

 

[Boeing]

Hey Guys -

I wonder what people do who fly with bigger 29" wheel mountain bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. What special packing considerations are you taking? Are you removing rotors? Brake spacers? What kind of bike boxes? I always fly with mechanical bike stuff - this is a first with a big-wheeled MTB. Any advice? I have Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes and a Rock Shox Reba front suspension fork...

If this already addressed here somewhere, then please tell me where to find the info! Don't want to waste anyone's time but I appreciate the input immensely.

Thanks!

Ladro di Bici

remove rotors and bring spares or you are doomed. I dont do anything different because it is a 29. However if you are running tubeless try to leave enough air in tire to set bead and add a little brew when you inflate again. Bleed brakes before trip and ride at least once and recheck. Be sure to put the spacer in the calipers to prevent it from closing while traveling

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Hey Guys -

I wonder what people do who fly with bigger 29" wheel mountain bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. What special packing considerations are you taking? Are you removing rotors? Brake spacers? What kind of bike boxes? I always fly with mechanical bike stuff - this is a first with a big-wheeled MTB. Any advice? I have Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes and a Rock Shox Reba front suspension fork...

If this already addressed here somewhere, then please tell me where to find the info! Don't want to waste anyone's time but I appreciate the input immensely.

Thanks!



Ladro di Bici

Take rotors off and put something between the caliper pads to keep the lever from compressing. Other than that, same as 'dry' brakes.