Packing a Shimano Di2 DISC Bicycle for Air Travel // THULE RoundTrip Pro

Taking my Giant TCR Di2 DISC bike to Perth for a few days meant I had to pack it a little differently than my other bike. Thru-axles, disc wheels, brake spacers, Di2 cables - There's a few things you have to take into account when travelling with this kind of road bike. Remember to click SUBSCRIBE to support this KZbin channel: goo.gl/QS5YZg
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[@petermueller7864]

Hey Shane where did you get the mini Torque kit from

[@gplama]

Feedback Sports at Sea Otter. It's up on Amazon here: amzn.to/2WIFKZ9 (Amazon US affiliate link. I'll get 0.02c if anyone clicks and buys from there) :)

[@timparker7593]

Fantastic video as always Shane. So good I've just taken delivery of this cracking bag. I'm just sat watching my little girl at gymnastics, wondering what are the dimensions of the additional piece of foam you've used for reinforcing the top of the bag? 😂 #cycling #thuleroundtripproxt #thule

[@gplama]

@@timparker7593 It's packed away again, so I can't get to it quickly. I measured the width of the bag then the length that was enough to cover from the fork and over the top to the rear. Near enough is good enough (and get more than you think length wise - then cut it).

[@AH-fc1py]

Please,I want to make sure I understand. The battery is inside the seat post. You disconnected the WU, put it down in the tube and taped some of the cable to the outside. Then wrap the seatpost. This is the only video I can find on packing up a DI2 bike. I have to pack mine up-it has to be in a cardboard box. I am very worried about it. Thank you for your videos. I installed a WU after watching you do it.

[@MrFornicater]

small tip: marking the bars with a pencil at the point where the faceplate meets the stem makes replicating the original position a lot easier. I find it annoying if the rotation is off by a few degrees.

[@bluesthemoose]

« we need to be at the airport in half an hour”... video duration: 23 minutes. 😂

[@gplama]

Still made the flight.

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Shane. Tip. Put your dirty bike clothes (or even dirty reg clothes too) inside out in your bag. TSA agent repellant! -U10

[@joefenech6839]

I learned a lot here, Shane ! I also learned that your are detail stickler 😁, like myself! I will be rewatching this video for years to come, no doubt. Thanks to you and Von for the effort!

[@AaronGoodTimes]

It looks like you have done this many times before. I can only imagine my first time packing a bike taking all day. I built my first two wheels recently for my old hybrid bike the other day and the first one took a lot longer than the second. Although frustration levels were only slightly less the second time through. Thanks for the directions!

[@mpk2707]

I use plumbing Pipe Insulation in different sizes on all tubes. Weighs nothing and gives good protection!

[@brianlathan2465]

Mark Kubach , me too , then I layer with some bubble wrap just for a belly & braces job 👍

[@echtogammut]

Same here, it works really well to keep the chain from scuffing the frame.

[@cvtech]

ditto. I label each piece and its there for the life of your bike. Also looks better than bubble wrap and lasts longer.

[@kenmccain8781]

Pool noodles! Same, cut and label

[@chrishorsfield5839]

I protect discs with plant pot bases from Bunnings held on with tape. Chris

[@gplama]

How good is Bunnings!? And the snags too!

[@deepakvrao]

Few points. 1. Of late some airports do not allow the battery in check in. New rule from Feb this year, so I carry the battery in carry on. New TSA rules Feb 2019, disallows ANY battery in check in. I shifted my battery from DT to seattube just to be able to remove it for transport. 2. I remove the hanger 3. I wrap the crank with the chain, and zip tie it. That way, the teeth are not exposed, so less damage to the bag. 4. I remove the rotors

[@BobbieERay]

Thanks for adding this and I‘ve had to learn this the hard way (Europe). The regulation states that you cannot transport „spare“ batteries in your checked luggage, but that you can check in batteries that are a fixed/irremovable component of electrical equipment, such as the battery of your shaver, or tooth brush. You can argue that a Di2 battery meets that specification, but as soon as they find the battery lying around your flight bag, you’re out of luck. So get it out and put it in your carry on.

[@deepakvrao]

@@BobbieERay , actually the Feb rules states - no lithium batteries in check in. Not even connected ones.

[@BobbieERay]

Here’s a link from the US Department of Transportation. Maybe that can help www.phmsa.dot.gov/safe-travel/batteries. Doesn’t mean that airlines might have stricter rules though

[@dgasmd1]

Having traveled a bunch of times with carbon wheels I have a small tip to protect the rim and add "stiffness" to the entire packed contents inside the case. Take some pipe insulation as sold for AC pipes and cut 8 pieces about 6-8 inch long. Tape them to the wheels at the 12,3,6,9 o'clock positions and then stuff it into the wheel bags. Will require massaging to get them in but makes it all tight and very protective for everything. Thanks for the feedback on the other video.

[@ImranWorldCyclist]

You're definitely one of the most informative cycling channels out there!

[@luketoms6110]

Pipe insulation is a good one to use for frame protection.

[@champ2237]

If you left your chain on the big ring and use cable ties to hold the chain in place, it will protect your chain ring teeth from being bent or cut your hand when you are pulling your bike off the bag.

[@neilk22]

I would honestly rather recommend the Thule transition bike box over the traveller demo’d here. Less hassle, way more sturdy in protection and integrated bike stand to make the tear down and rebuild of the bike convenient. Also, a bag of lemon wet-wipes makes drivetrain cleaning a 5min job.

[@theboxers5755]

I use a length of 12mm (my TA size) ID plastic pipe on the rear thru axel between the chainstays, I also put a pipe on the forks TA if transporting the bike in the car without wheels. Not perfect but it should in most cases stop the flexing of the chainstays or forks inward. best part it costs pennies to do.

[@cvtech]

I find foam pipe insulation to be the best for protecting the frame parts. Cheap, cut it once, label it, and throw it into the case to use again. I also use velcro to keep the cranks, bars, and other moving pieces in place. I use old mismatched socks for covering the discs and always lowered pressure on tires to like 40psi.

[@jj2138]

Great video Shane, and I'm thinking about getting that Thule bag when I need to replace my deteriorating B&W. I offer two tips for what it's worth....a roll of velcro tape from Amazon will give you tons reusable straps instead of tape - super easy to use and reuse over and over. Also, I've put those Connex quicklinks on all my bikes - the ones which you can install and remove without tools. Very handy for chain cleaning at home, and for packing bike for travel. They are expensive to purchase alone, but not so bad if you buy the whole chain once in a while, just to get the QL. Always enjoy all your videos!!

[@brentperez4700]

Worth it for the pedal removal tip. No more bloody knuckles for me.

[@milehighsi]

Nice video. I flew recently and was looking for a walkthrough just for reassurance. Old bike clothing for protection is a good tip. I used a few old tubes with tape. The EVOC Travel Bag Pro has disc-specific wheel compartments which were great. It is also full of integrated velcro straps. Love those Rapha shorts btw. Mine are my most worn item of clothing by a long long way!

[@wubble666]

This is why its worth buying a Scicon Aerocomfort. Never have to remove pedals, seat post or anything else. Just pop the shell off into the frame and fill up the space with helmet, clothing and stuff and off you go. Hundreds of flights without a scratch, but then I never fly virgin.

[@arunabasnayake5258]

I could not agree with you more. I do the Tokyo to SFO route every month and almost always take my Trek Emonda with me. I pack the bike in a Scicon Aerocomfort 2. No disassembly other than the wheels. The bag also accommodates helmet, shoes, clothes, lights, computer, Di2 charger, and a Lezyne CNC travel floor pump.

[@marklecy]

Thanks Shane, well done!

[@jamesdixon3142]

A Dummy Hub for chain is pretty useful for when transporting or washing bike. Although your idea is probably better for the safe transport of the rear derailleur. Good tip thanks.

[@Tchairdjian]

Haven't seen one for Thru Axel bikes...

[@miahmouse]

@@Tchairdjian www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0718W8BSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@lehtjug]

Nitrile gloves are handy when messing with drivetrain. But like Shane said this not a fashion show :D.

[@brianlathan2465]

Great video , I have bike box alan & use regular but my bike has Ultegra , however I have a Trek Madone on order with SRAM Force so this video is very informative & useful for me 👍👏

[@phxrsx]

You can get a pack of plastic toilet bowl shims for home deport or any hardware store for disk brake shims.

[@philiphitchen8680]

Thanks for this very useful video. Appreciate it especially as you only left yourselves 10 mins to get to airport 😅😅

[@1975lap]

What sad is here in the US (maybe other places) the airlines take total advantage of people traveling with bikes. As we all can see, the bag is slightly larger than a suit case, but really not that different. US carriers charge up to $150 one way to handle a bike. This is so out of line. On the bright side, American Airlines just announced that this setup will be counted as a checked bag now. So about $25 one way. I think Alaskan airlines is already that, but most carriers are $75-$150 each way.

[@lifeincycling]

Interestingly the Topeak PakGo X has a very similar bracket as yours, although the case itself is a clamshell (and comes with problematic thru axle adapters, which I fixed by grinding off using sandpaper... now they fit perfectly) and comes with very nice disc-specific wheel bags, I might add. I would also tape the disk brake spacer to the caliper, as my orange spacers (Shimano RS505 calipers) tend to fall off pretty easily... I carry a Z-box tool bottle in one cage and taping it to the bottle cage itself is a good idea. In fact I tape the water bottle as well. As tape choice, I use masking tape, which is easy to tear by hand but good otherwise, and would never leave sticky residue. I too use some rags (microfiber, always the best choice) between the thick strap and the bottom bracket. Topeak recommends removing the stem and the handlebars together, and provides a nice yellow retaining cap that goes where the stem sits on the fork shaft. Your way of just removing the handlebars and leaving the stem seems easier, I'll try that one next time. They also provide a chain keeper and plastic protector that goes over the drive-side crank arm all the way to the RD, which I found very practical. BTW the wheel bags are strapped to the sides of the clamshells and are not free-floating. They also found a neat way of storing the saddle with the seatpost between the chain stays, which I found weird, but it held up pretty nicely. I also managed to fit two medium sized backpacks into the case, one filled with cycling kit and other with spare inner tubes, grease and (taped-up) chain lube. I never put my helmet in with the bike, it's either in my backpack or in the checked luggage, comfortably padded.

[@JogBird]

pipe isulation or pool noodles are good protection too

[@TheGodsquad1]

Try the feedback sports chain keeper for travel! Works well!

[@bengt_axle]

Hi Shane, I see that you've got some extra space on top of the seat tube. Why not just remove your rear blinky (3:24), and push the seatpost all the way down? You will save having to disconnect the battery, not have to pack the seat, and add some top protection (seat can handle a lot of force). Also, I think it may be possible to align the rear cassette in the space of the main triangle if you remove the bottles and put them on elsewhere. That could, possibly, make your package a bit thinner and better protect the wheels and rotors from damage when the bike bag is placed on its side (as it inevitably will on the belt). That Thule base is great and the use of the bubble wrap bag to pack the derailleur is brilliant!

[@gplama]

Shoving the seatpost down is an option. It'll only go so far with the Di2 cables and junk that's shoved down there. Taking it out allows me to disconnect the battery. Disconnecting it then shoving it down would make fishing the cable out harder. Some posts will scratch up if you shove them all the way down.

[@jadevillaflores9542]

Thank you guys for this amazing guide...

[@ketjuariittaa]

4:56 Most popular tape on Australia😁

[@gplama]

Yep. I found that roll on the side of the road last week too. :)

[@Vidsandso]

I would have used even more electrical tape... I use reusable velcro straps, much better

[@michaelglidewell1524]

Somewhat surprised you don't take the chain off. After watching your video I think I would definitely do that. Also noticed that you double bagged your wheels with the red Mavic wheel bag interior for the front and exterior for the rear. My CDO (that's OCD alphabetized) couldn't figure out whether it was: a) on purpose, b) random and you didn't care or c) a mistake. ;)

[@gplama]

b) :)

[@supertampon5]

I have had nothing but problems with the new shimano rotors bending. There are only 4 points of attachment between the rotor and the centerlock, at the ends of 4 slender aluminum arms. If you notice both sram and campy run 7 points of attachment to much beefier center sections. This is probably why pros running shimano are sticking to 140mm fronts or the older rotors all together.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Good Job Guys!

[@RixterNow]

You definitely need to have a decently long vacation, otherwise as soon as you've reassembled and gone for a ride it will be time to pack up again.

[@gplama]

Always worth it :)

[@ianw3592]

Shane, you could have wrapped the bike bag in more electrical tape just to be sure... :-D

[@petermergaerts-pnkpdlr4903]

Use Squirt to keep things less messy. :)

[@SmolSnake]

I've been flying around a lot lately (maybe 4-5 round trips a month?) with this bike bag because of Shane's previous video - it's extremely good. A few comments and Q's: 1. The TSA will remove and inspect any bagged items and probe anything that could be unfastened to hide something (torque wrenches, bags of tools, bagged saddles). Pack in a way that screams transparency. 2. Where do you get the brake spacer? Is it just a piece of plastic or is it made for this use? Very handy. :)

[@gplama]

1 - Good tips. #merica 2 - Brake spacers are from Wahoo Kickrs of all things. They're nothing special though, similar are up on Amazon amzn.to/318F66P

[@tomterblanche2315]

Bike shop employee here, we get a disc brake spacer from every disc bike we build. Just ask your LBS, the likelihood of them just giving you one, or two is high.

[@Tchairdjian]

@@tomterblanche2315 That's right. I have so many now haha. But very important. I use it mostly with my Bike Rack (The SeaSucker).

[@modarm]

Great tip on removing the pedals.

[@frednew687]

It's easy to remember that the left pedal has left-handed threads (US terminology, don't know about the rest of the world) Also, my hard case instructions suggest screwing the pedals back on the inside if the cranks. With that technique you will want to cover them with old socks or better padding to prevent denting or scratching the frame.

[@richfi9576]

this is a very useful how-to video. I've never packed a bike, and don't look on it as something to relish. One thing I did after watching the video was check out reviews of the Thule bike boxes at a large commercial online retailer (...) and although most were highly rated - unsurprising given the nature of the online commerce world - there were a few negative reviews about this & other manufacturer's boxes falling apart, one leaving the bike open to the elements (and presumably anyone who wanted to help themselves to whatever's in there, like nifty travel torque wrench kits or expensive helmets). Just how robust and reliable are these boxes? It seems that they're good for a short number of trips before the usual ailments of the modern world, namely cheaply-sourced components that barely meet the basic requirements, become apparent. On another, unrelated issue, a certain well-known KZbinr from your general vicinity has been putting together bikes from Chinese frame manufacturers. Do you have any experience with these, or plan to get a frame from them and compare it to name brand bikes? I think most of us suspect that "cheap" Chinese carbon bikes are exactly the same as expensive American, European or Chinese name-brand bikes - they all seem to be made in China anyway - but are scared into paying ~$5K US for a high-end frame (or more for a full bike) because of the thought of a no-name frame coming apart on a ride. If you look at the no-name frame designs there's a lot of similarity between them and high-end bike manufacturer frame designs. Keep up the great - and very useful! - content.

[@gplama]

1) I've never had this fall apart. I use a ziptie to keep the case closed. Never an issue. The wheels on all my Thule gear have been amazingly good. And I've taken my luggage wheely-bag over some pretty interesting surfaces. Online reviews are an interesting beast these days.... Whoever you buy from just make sure they have a good warranty and will look after you. 2) You're going to have to name them. To be honest, I don't watch a lot of cycling KZbinrs. I have no plans of bikes/bike comparisons. Bike companies are a very different to cycling tech companies. I haven't had any luck with any bike company to date - they want ambassadors and brand evangelists. Being in Australia means access to new bikes is also difficult... although this doesn't stop the tech companies shipping equipment this way. Maybe it's a legacy thing. Maybe I'm too risky for their marketing department to deal with? I don't know. I have some experience with a cheap China sourced frame and can confirm it wasn't anywhere near the build standard of a brand-name bike.... but saying that will also set me up as a target for those with different experiences and other biases. So....I'll leave this alone for now.

[@richfi9576]

@@gplama thanks for the quick & concise response. The online retail space is getting very sketchy IMHO with well-documented scams and paid reviews. Consequently things are going back in the direction of "the old days" where you'd turn to trusted reviewers for their take on products. I trust yourself and DC Rainmaker implicitly for example when it comes to matters of power meters, computers and other bike equipment because of the work you put in testing manufacturers claims. I can see where this might not sit well with some of the less robust manufacturers and retailers. The person I was elliptically referring to was Durianrider [ :-) ] Recently he's putting together 2 carbon bikes, one aero, with frames from a Chinese manufacturer. He's not someone that inspires the same level of confidence, although that might be because I haven't seen as much of his output, hence I wondered if comparing "cheap" Chinese frames with name-brand versions was something that you'd done, especially as there's a fair amount of interest in the subject online. I don't take risks with bikes: even if it was proved that Chinese frames are exactly the same as name-brand bikes from my local bike shop for one fifth the price, I still wouldn't buy one just because with the locally-supplied name brand bike there's (theoretically) someone I can deal with if the worst happens. That said, there's both a lot of interest in "no-name" carbon frames and parts, but also a need to be able to recognize knock-offs sold from supposedly reputable online outlets as name-brand items. That's the other major downside of the rush to cash-in with some third party online buy & sell sites.

[@davidgrimesau]

Shane, I find black foam tubing (available at Bunnings www.bunnings.com.au/k-flex-9-x-13mm-x-1m-elastomeric-pipe-insulation-suits-1-2-pipe_p4920088) really handy as an alternative to bubble wrap (that has a relatively limited life). Positive that its cheap and black (doesn't show grease) and it comes in different diameters and so different diameters can also go on top tube, forks, seat post and rear triangle. Just provides that extra bit of insurance.

[@lindsaycripps1597]

Great video. So long sunny Perth. Welcome back to rain wind and cold. Any long Lama ride videos of Perth planned?

[@gplama]

Not this time around. Straight back into winter here in Ballarat. It's horrible.

[@Tchairdjian]

How come you didn't get the black Dure-Ace rotors? They look so much sharper...

[@gplama]

The TCR comes as-is. I'll have to $pay$ extra for the DA rotors. It's on the cards. Just not yet while these are working.

[@nigelflynn6228]

G'day Shane...…...with the way bikes are going these days e.g. internally routed cabling, single piece bar & stem, hydraulic disc brakes etc what might potentially be the best bike bag and how to pack? Or have you come across a KZbin clip that covers this off perhaps? I have a 2019 Trek Madone Di2 and disc, hence the question. Cheers :-)

[@gplama]

It really comes down to the bike, the size, and the bike bag. There's no "Buy a Kickr" answer (popular in 2014 before the Neo came along) :)

[@curvenut]

Shane, why you just remove the chain with a quicklink, much easier and cleaner !

[@gplama]

I didn’t have the tool. It’s a good idea, sure.

[@jimhansen5395]

Hey Shane, what size is your bike? Do you think a 60/61cm frame would fit in the Thule bike bag?

[@chrisolinger9956]

What is that frame that you show in the video? I would like to get one, but i have never seen it before.

[@gplama]

2019 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 Disc

[@chrisolinger9956]

@@gplama Hah... sorry. Not the frame of the bike. The silver frame thing that you mounted the bike to for transport. I have never seen one of those.

[@gplama]

@@chrisolinger9956 It's part of the Thule bike bag.

[@samuraioodon]

I’m worried bike will get smashed…Do the semi bike bags really help bike from getting destroyed during transit? A hard case seems will protect the best, no? I feel tsa doesn’t treat anything with much thought…

[@gplama]

It really depends on the carrier. If you're not confident, then use a hardshell case.

[@alexgonzalezMI]

I know this is an old video, but you leave the di2 battery in the case? You've never had a problem with security?

[@gplama]

Yep, I leave the Di2 battery in the bike. No issues.

[@damienm8416]

There is a reason why batteries are not allowed in the cargo bay . These are not your standard Duracell battery , if for any reason the battery should go into thermal runaway ( Heaven forbid ) it would be like lighting a flare in your bag .

[@n.heroep2786]

Shane, do you have any plan in the future to review the stealth bike bag like Orucase B2 or Postcarry bag?

[@gplama]

No plans. If something like that pops up I can cover it.

[@gillyoung1381]

what a pain with this bag, I have a scicon and its about 5 minute. Maybe think about another bag shane

[@gplama]

A pain in what respect? Removing the bars takes a bit of time, but means it's easier to shove into an UberXL. Same with the rear derailleur. A few minutes to take off. Less chance of it being smacked around in transit.

[@nicolainielsen7700]

"We need to be at the airport in half an hour" Video is 23 minutes long. 🤔🤔

[@gplama]

See, if I didn't put things like that in there to trigger people, nobody would comment. Consider it next level clickbait. ;) We needed to there in 30mins to make the most of the lounge food. We got there in 45 and still made a good meal of it. :)

[@maximilianmann]

Anyone had any trouble, travelling with a Di2 Battery on an airline flight? Usally all kind of batteries are not allowed in checked baggages. Is it har d remove the Di2 battery?

[@clarkcooper2920]

Shane-- thanks very much for the videos that you have prepared and shared. They are very comprehensive and informative. What is the (maximum) width of the "Hammerhead" component, the piece that attaches to the fork end of the Click Rail and locks it into the bottom of the RoundTrip Pro XT bag? Many thanks!

[@gplama]

Best ping Thule Support (or their website with spec sheets) for this.

[@clarkcooper2920]

@@gplama Thank you. I contacted Thule Technical Services and was advised that the width of the "Hammerhead" component is 5.5 inches (140 mm).

[@ernanigarcia3530]

Greetings from Brazil! What's the brand of the multitool box that is seen at 20:31? Thanks for the video!

[@gplama]

It's from Feedback Sports kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZTWnK2ubteLetE

[@cyclingbrisbane9944]

Hi Shane. You took the derailleur off. I just did the same. Then I panicked. How do you know you've put it back in the right place? Hope that isn't a silly ques!! BTW Great video. Thanks Don

[@gplama]

It goes back on easily. Just be sure not to pinch the b-tension bolt when putting it back on. It's likely you'll have to angle the derailleur back (think turning it clockwise if looking from the drive side of the bike) to make sure the b-tension is out of the way. You'll be fine getting it back on. Just take your time when doing it.

[@phxrsx]

Molten speed wax = no dirty hands.

[@Lycradad]

Nice vid Shane. Quick question...you say the K-Edge combo mount isn’t the XL version, but do you not use an Edge 1030 and therefore need the XL version? 🍻

[@gplama]

I'm currently using the Edge 830 on the front mount (and the ROAM) so no need for the XL. And yep, the 1030 needs the XL.

[@mbrill05]

Where did you find that air pouch for the rear derailleur? That is a great trick! I cannot find anywhere online.

[@gplama]

That came as packaging for something a while back and I repurposed it.

[@nealstoughton4025]

Do you have to pay extra for this bag? Its looks huge. I use an Orucase and have never had to pay extra - it goes as my second checked bag. With my frequent international travels this is a big deal. You have to take the fork off, but thats no more difficult than removing the bars from the stem. Takes no longer to pack than this video.

[@dgasmd1]

Bought an orucase for the same reason. Short of removing the cranks, you have to completely disassemble the bike. Even then I couldn't fit the frame (size S) in their small size bag (no longer made for this reason?). The amount of time required for all the disassemble and redo was a gargantous PITA if you travel more than 1x/year! Killed it for me and bag went back! Airlines no longer charge the oversize fee. Just a checked luggage fee. They charge if >50 lb as any other bag.

[@swn02]

well youll be glad that you dont have the intergrated seat post, how would that fit in the bag on a l or xl frame

[@gplama]

ISP are a pain in the arse.

[@GraemeGibbs]

How would you compare this to the Elite Borson you used a while back? The Elite seems like it would need less disassembley and be better by not needing to remove the handlebars?

[@gplama]

I'd have to go back and watch my own video to do a side-by-side. I've packed that one twice, this one countless times. The Borson had wheels back and front = win. It was also a much softer case = not win. It depends how much disassembly you want to do... and how much trust you want to put in the baggage handlers... and travelling with a bike is always going to be risky.

[@dgasmd1]

Lastly, what specific type of padding did you use to fit on the top? I have used old pillows in the past to fill in the empty spaces and make it all more fluffy without more than a 1-1.5 lb weight penalty.

[@gplama]

This was foam from a local store called ‘Clarke Rubber’

[@Tchairdjian]

Hi Shane. Does this bag fit into taxi's easily? Have you heard of the new orucase B2?... With the Black Friday sales, the two are the same price... Have to make a decision.

[@gplama]

You need an Uber XL or mini van for these. I haven’t heard of the B2 sorry.

[@MarufoVega]

The model shown is a TCR without an integrated seatpost. A model thing or a change by Giant?

[@gplama]

It's the model I chose for that exact reason. ISP is a pain in the arse, in my experience.

[@stephenwepener4571]

Nice Shane, right up until you said you place the discs facing outwards. This leaves them open to side impacts and a chance of breaking or bending them. I place mine facing towards the frame with a bit of padding between the discs and the frame. This leaves the harder part of the axle facing outwards.

[@gplama]

I take the punt on something not hitting from the side very hard as opposed to pressing them up against the frame/bike. This bag has pretty solid sidewalls.

[@bicyclingaround8405]

Where did the tripod go ? (on which you can put the bike stand to assemble/disassemble)

[@gplama]

It's in the garage somewhere. Not an essential.

[@bicyclingaround8405]

@@gplama true - helps to put the bike back together though.

[@anthonyhilchey8215]

Wicked Pissah Cool Video I just posted it to FB few friends have DI2🙂

[@KPlainfeather08]

Thumbs up

[@gplama]

Yes. All three of them.

[@HarishChouhan]

Have you seen the PostCarry transfercase bag?

[@gplama]

No I haven't.

[@ihsangin5816]

Hi Shane, what pump was that? One of the smaller Lezyne drive models? Thanks

[@gplama]

Bontrager Pump Air Support Road Mini.

[@Tchairdjian]

Hey Shane, I've read somewhere that Shimano recommends that when you unplug the battery for any length of some time, you must then plug in one of the dummy plugs back in.

[@gplama]

Likely to protect the terminals from moisture/etc. It'd be a good idea, I guess.

[@igorzingllc7344]

Great video like always, thank you so much. Also I have one question which is not related with this video at all but maybe you can give me advice about smart bike trainer, I have power meter on my bike and I was looking for wahoo kick snap or some cheaper trainer (Tacx Vortex Smart Trainer , kinetic rock and roll ...) what you would recommend? Thank you for your time .

[@gplama]

Best drop into your local bike shop and discuss with them your budget, bike(s) and compatibility, training requirements, connectivity, etc. There's no easy answer here without asking a lot of questions first. If you can find a good local bike shop they'll look after you all through this process, and have your back with after sales service.

[@igorzingllc7344]

Shane Miller - GPLama thank you, will do that tomorrow.

[@igorzingllc7344]

@@gplama Unfortunately on bike shops near me I didn't get a lot of help :-(. I told them that I already have a power meter on my bike and that I need it to prepare for my Ironman 70.3, and I would like to use apps like zwift or suffer fast ... Here are 3 options which I think will work for me: 1. Wahoo Kick Snap I have offered for $300 for second hand (7 months old) 2. Tacx Vortex $250 brand new 3. Kinetic Fluid Trainer Rock 'N Roll Smart with InRide Sensor T-2800 $390 What do you recommend? Thank you so much,

[@torbenfrlund5964]

Have you considered taking the discs off the wheels? I bend one of mine on first trip with brand new bike. I use Evoc for disc, which is a great bag, but didn't protect my discs :(

[@gplama]

Yep. I'd need to pack the tools for that. Next time.

[@whtdc2]

Is it ture that airlines wont allow soft bike bag on the plane?

[@gplama]

You'll need to check the airline policy. There was something about an airline to Hawaii not allowing softbags a while back. Not sure if that was confirmed.

[@davepratt9909]

Ok, we see Von filming in several clips. So, who is filming her?

[@soundninja99]

Probably just a tripod

[@gplama]

The GoPro with the flex arm clipped onto the TV.

[@vincem5]

what a handy wifey you have :)

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

15:10 Not sure if I'd used my dirty undies to wrap my shifters... 😂

[@gplama]

You’d use someone else’s? I won’t judge. 😂 Those were cleaned and retired a while ago for the purpose of bike rags/misc.

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

@@gplama Yo Lama. My new TT bike (Wilier Turbine) just arrived in the mail and the shop broke it down exactly as you broke down your bike. I don't know anything about building a bike, but I just did the reverse of what this video shows and now my bike is fully assembled. Thanks dude

[@777bunji]

One question, can we check in the Di2 battery together with bicycle?

[@gplama]

That's a good question. A Velonews article from 2013: "internal battery it is OK to keep the battery on the bike, but TSA recommends disconnecting the battery."

[@777bunji]

Thank you for the information Shane. I recently read we can't check in a lithium-ion cells - for a drone and other devices, but can carry in within some specs. Now, I don't need to worry! :-)

[@deepakvrao]

New TSA rules Feb 2019, disallows ANY battery in check in. I shifted my battery from DT to seattube just to be able to remove it for transport.

[@777bunji]

So you bring your seat post into hand carry? It would be bit strange for others! :-(

[@deepakvrao]

@@777bunji , no, I disconnect the batterry, which is in my seat tube [not the seat post] and carry it with me. My bike came with the battery in the DT, and that required removal of th BB to get at it, so I shifted the location.

[@mambawatts]

Will this fit any TT bike?

[@gplama]

That really depends on the TT bike size and ability to disassemble the front end.

[@jimhansen5395]

Centerlock discs? just take 'em off. :)

[@gplama]

I'll need a mini centerlock tool for that. Good idea though.

[@cannon1156]

@@gplama .. I am sure I put my discs on my bike with the cassette tool. I think they are the same

[@terreyhills]

The tool is tiny (it is just a cassette tool), and the disks are so sensitive to damage i just take them off and they go into a ziplock bag sandwiched between layers of cardboard. Only takes 30 seconds and removes my biggest single.worry.

[@dr_taka]

I use old packaging on a bike (forgot what it was) that have foam tube that cover the bike frame parts. I use a hard case, bike box Alan ... 21kg bike and case.

[@danjo1967]

did we say etap? ;-)

[@gplama]

If I could afford eTap, I'd be staying in a hotel where they packed bikes into bags for guests. :)

[@ketjuariittaa]

First i dought this video is all about di2 battery that have to go on handbag and not on the gargo. Its viseversa🤔

[@danzirulez]

need to start waxing them chains :)

[@gplama]

I tried.... then realised I don't have the time or patience to break-in new chains outside (or clean up the mess inside), and to cook/swap chains every few weeks. I respect the use of waxed chains for some riding conditions, those wanting marginal gains, and people who have the time to do it. Not for me at the moment.

[@paulkilleen3526]

Allen key

[@Sank1982]

My god a bit OTT 😂 just use pipe insulation foam instead of bubble wrap and clothes.