Post by @wlukewindsor@c.im

2026-08-06 04:38 UTC

So my spare tube was the item that made them hand check my bag this morning. The valve is hard to identify on the scan apparently, everything else was OK because I had taken it out for the visual check on the tray (including a qr skewer and Allen keys). #cycling #BikeTootet #flyingwithbikes

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@oheso@ieji.de 2026-08-06 04:54

@wlukewindsor@c.im Unthinkingly put my Leatherman Micra in my carry-on bag on my last flight. I now have the Gerber equivalent as I couldn't find the Micra for sale here anymore. I don't blame them at all. A blade is a blade.

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@meganL@mas.to 2026-08-06 05:38

@wlukewindsor@c.im Interesting. I have yet to fly with a bike. I had a CO2 inflater with me, but it's mostly plastic and I didn't pack any cartridges.

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@MatthewNewell@mastodon.social 2026-08-06 07:12

@wlukewindsor@c.im I attach everything to the bike (which would normally be on it) or the inside of the box (I have a bikebox alan) - had a few problems but not many. I try not to carry tools of any sort in hand luggage as that has caused huge problems ( Topeak torque sleeves look like bullets apparently - actually they do), and my everyday tool kit has both a leather man micro and a Gerber tool both with blades.

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