[Yak] Stem packing hint

[John Thurston]

Having just packed my Friday for the first time in several 
years, I came to a nice realization.

I used to pack my stem in a bag and then try to place the bag 
inside a wheel to minimize the amount of "flying around" it 
would do inside the case.  Today I realized that I had 
specified a 28.6 diameter seatpost which is exactly the same 
as the outside-diameter of my stem.  So after folding down my 
seat mast, I slipped my stem in and re-clamped it.  Now my 
stem is safe and secure and can't cause any shipping dings :)

I was a little worried about my suitcase weight, but with 
everything in except my pump, gloves and helmet it comes in 
at only 37 pounds/17 kilos.  So I'm in well under the limit.
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John Thurston
Juneau, Alaska
http://bicycles.thurstons.us