Whats the score with flying with a bike in the hold if its got air shock and forks ? Previously I've let most of the air out of each in the fear that the air pressure might blow the seals out of either during flight. I think I've even let my tyres down in the past.

The holds are pressurised so you don't need to deflated either.

The holds are pressurised so you don't need to deflated either.

The holds are pressurised so you don't need to deflated either.

Is this a game?

It's a minimal pressure difference at 33,000ft anyway, just a few PSI.

Does the pilot let his tyres down? I think not…….. 😉

Cabin and hold pressurised to between 5000ft and 8000ft.

even if you were flying in space, 15 psi wouldn't be enough to cause a problem!

air pressure is 15psi (thereabouts) at sea level.

if you took your bike into space, it would only have the same effect on the seals as adding 15 psi with a pump.

dammit! simon is too quick – i doff my cap, etc.

Cool – I'll leave all well alone then. Thanks chaps 🙂