Shipping / packing question

[maxcr]

I'm about to pack my Atlantis to ship it home. I'm going to do it myself but I'm wondering if I should remove the front nitto rack or ship it with the rack installed.

What do you think?

Max

[Joe Bernard]

If it fits with the rack on I'd leave it, that structure provides some protection for the fork against crush damage. Put some foam or pipe insulation on the rails and you're good to go. 

[Max Faingezicht]

Thanks Joe, that makes sense!

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Max Faingezicht

[maxcr]

Reporting back.

I managed to pack it, but I had to remove the rack. It was too long for my box with the rack installed (see photo below before removing it). I also had to remove the stem, I think short stems have a hard time getting through the wheel.

Another good tip I got was to use a dummy axle to protect the fork.

Thanks everyone, I hope this works out... I'm planning to check it with the airline (United intl) and it's the first time I'm doing this.

Max

[Bill Schairer]

Best practice would be to remove the rear derailleur.  For future reference, I shipped and checked my Atlantis with Gordon racks front and rear as well as a Nitto decaleur rack and fenders all intact by using an electric bike box, which is larger and much sturdier than the more typical bike boxes.  Bike shop did the same shipping it home to me at end of tour.  Disassembly and packing as well as re-assembly were so much easier.