I have a '71 Cherokee 180. Removing the rear seats allows plenty of
cargo room for golf clubs, an overnight bag, and disassembled mountain
bikes (Trek) - not the folding type. Be sure to get a quick release
seat and tires.

I bring a couple older blankets to 'layer' betweent the bike
components so they won't rub against each other.

The bikes have to go in the front door - they will not fit in through
the baggage door.

-Nathan




"Mike Noel" wrote in message I'm looking for an airplane capable of carrying 2 persons and two mountain
bikes around the country. I'm thinking a C-172 could probably fullfill the
mission with folding Montague Mt bikes stored in fabric bags, but that 2
regular Mt bikes would be awkward to store even with the wheels removed.
Anyone have an experience with this?

Thanks,
Mike at AVQ (Tucson)