Purchasing CO2 Cartridges in France? - Page 3 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-30-2004, 12:15 PM

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:12:46 GMT, maxo <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote:

>On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:25:11 -0700, GaryG wrote:
>
>> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
>Sure, they're standard for a lot of stuff like selzer bottles and pellet
>guns, so you'll always be able to find a canister somewhere--though it
>might not be the exact amount you need.
>
>I'd just spend a little dough on one of those mini pumps and not worry
>about it.

Or a Zefal HPx.

>Then there's the method of just waiting for another passing cyclist. :P
>
>

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

GaryG wrote:
> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that
> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not permitted on
> airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct?
>
> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
> ~_-*
> ...G/ \G
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> CycliStats - Software for Cyclists
>
>

Not permitted even though under every seat on every aircraft flying over
water there is a life vest with two such cartridges--go figure.

Mike

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

GaryG wrote:
> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that
> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not permitted on
> airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct?
>
> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
> ~_-*
> ...G/ \G
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> CycliStats - Software for Cyclists
>
>

Not permitted even though under every seat on every aircraft flying over
water there is a life vest with two such cartridges--go figure.

Mike

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

GaryG wrote:
> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that
> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not permitted on
> airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct?
>
> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
> ~_-*
> ...G/ \G
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> CycliStats - Software for Cyclists
>
>

Not permitted even though under every seat on every aircraft flying over
water there is a life vest with two such cartridges--go figure.

Mike

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

GaryG wrote:
> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that
> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not permitted on
> airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct?
>
> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
> ~_-*
> ...G/ \G
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> CycliStats - Software for Cyclists
>
>

Not permitted even though under every seat on every aircraft flying over
water there is a life vest with two such cartridges--go figure.

Mike

06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

GaryG wrote:
> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that
> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not permitted on
> airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct?
>
> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
> ~_-*
> ...G/ \G
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> CycliStats - Software for Cyclists
>
>

Not permitted even though under every seat on every aircraft flying over
water there is a life vest with two such cartridges--go figure.

Mike