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 Post subject: Suspensions and air travel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:24 am 
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Hi guys,

I am off to Spain in a few weeks and wondered if anyone has any experience as to whether it is necessary to let out air of suspension and shocks?

I am getting the impression that it isnt really but some people do to be on the safe side...?

Anyone with any knowledge greatly appreciated

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 Post subject: Re: Suspensions and air travel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:02 pm 
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People do it to lighten their bikes as airline charge so much, everyone know air is very heavy ;)

Yer its just as a precusion but to be honest the luggage compartment is pressised as well, when was the last time that you got home from your holidays with an exploxed deodarant can

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 Post subject: Suspensions and air travel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:15 pm 
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I would not worry it helped to let air out my shock to fit the enduro in my bag. I also load up my bag with gear. pads protecting bits.:) As it was 32kg allowance with British airways to geneva.my bag has no wheels so its lighter but a chore to carry


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 Post subject: Re: Suspensions and air travel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:53 pm 
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Had a feeling it was a bit ott

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 Post subject: Re: Suspensions and air travel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:49 pm 
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If u let it down it it would technically be bottomed out which if it got a whack In a soft bag wouldn't be great

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 Post subject: Suspensions and air travel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:21 pm 
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Never thought of that large mine made a few trips all ok :)


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