S+S

[KDean]

Sorry for my ignorance but what does S+S stand for ?

[julk]

S+S stands for S+S machine which is a type of frame coupling which when installed by the frame builder allows you to break the frame into smaller parts for transport.
They are good but expensive...
http://www.sandsmachine.com/spec_ssc.htm

[mickeg]

More info here.
http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13407.0

In USA all airlines used to charge exhorbitant oversize fees for bicycles.  From what I have seen in the past, European airlines were much more bicycle friendly.

Now, Delta and American Airlines have waived their oversize fees in USA for bicycles, but I managed to pay for the couplers and the case in airline savings before they dropped their fees.

[George Hetrick]

Now, Delta and American Airlines have waived their oversize fees in USA for bicycles ...

United has recently joined the choir, so the big 3 US-based airlines all will take most bike cases as a piece of luggage.

There's still a good argument for couplers in how portable the case is -- a 26x26x10 case fits in the trunk of most vehicles, bt a full-sized bike case does not.

[KDean]

Thank you , Very useful to know for my next build .

[mickeg]

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There's still a good argument for couplers in how portable the case is -- a 26x26x10 case fits in the trunk of most vehicles, bt a full-sized bike case does not.

Absolutely.  I may still use my S&S couplers and case for that reason alone.