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2012-07-15 3:25 PM

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Subject: Anyone have a bike case they could rent me?

I will be traveling to Las Vegas in September and am looking to "rent" a protective bike case from someone... I don't plan on flying with my bike often so hate to drop a few hundred dollars on something that will sit in a closet gathering dust.

Alternatively, I could be interested in buying a used case if you have one that you want to part with.

I am in Bowling Green but travel a bit for work.  I could easily meet in the Louisville, Lexington, or Western KY areas.  I will also be as far East as Morehead later this month.

Thanks in advance!

Will



2012-07-15 6:46 PM
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Curious, have you tried to rent a bike out there?  Ive seen post on Craigslist before about renting bikes for a week or so.
2012-07-15 10:06 PM
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I did call a bike shop and asked if they could rent me a tri/tt bike.  Unfortunately they couldn't, and also didn't know of anywhere in vegas that would.  Hadn't thought of checking out craigslist for someone renting their bike though!

I really would prefer to bring my tri bike as opposed to renting a road bike as I am going to do a race.

2012-07-15 10:17 PM
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Gotcha and understandable.  Just figured Id toss that idea out there.  I worked for the airlines, and I know what they do with heavy stuff. :P
2012-07-16 1:39 PM
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Build one out of cardboard
2012-07-16 6:25 PM
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Boom808 - 2012-07-16 1:39 PM Build one out of cardboard

I am considering this option... my LBS offered to give me a cardboard bike box and packing materials that new bikes are shipped to them in.

I also found out today that Acme Multisports just North of Nashville rents bike cases for $50/week.  I just would rather not make the extra trips to Nashville (don't want to pack it on the way to the airport, and Acme will be closed before our plane touches down on the way home.)



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