How to Pack a Bike With S&S Couplers

My bike has S&S couplers (also known as S and S Machine Bicycle Torque Coupling) that allow it to be broken apart and packed into a normal-sized checked luggage box that flies at no additional charge. Getting it to fit is always a challenge, so I took photos to help me remember.

Your S&S-enabled bike will probably pack in a slightly different configuration, but you can still use this as a starting guide.

Take off the brakes, the rear deailleurs, the cranks, the handle bars, and fork.

Cover the frame with pipe insulation to protect the paint. Place the support bases, fork, and frame.

Take the tires off both wheels, and place the rear in with the cassette facing down.

Wrap up the cranks and chain rings in a plastic bag, and pack them.

Place the seat and rear frame section.

Place the front wheel.

Fit the handle bars in.

Squeeze the tires in. Place the top parts of the supports, add in the remains pieces, and carefully check if the box closes.

I always try the pack my bike the night before flying, to ensure I have time to do it properly.