Travel insurance for bikes? Need Help

[Toast]

Does anyone have good input on travel insurance that would cover a $3000 bike for an international trip? Most policies have a "per item" limit around $300-$500, no matter what the maximum coverage limit is. Also some policies do not cover "conveyance" items or equipment... That probably includes a road bike i'm sure.....

[mdc]

You may want to check with your homeowner insurance agent (if you have one). Any items you travel with are covered worldwide for theft( minus your deductible) on a standard homeowner policy or renters policy for theft etc. If you rent and do not own a house a rental policy is cheap (under $200 maybe), and gives decent cvg. and I don't think they have a limit on coverage for bikes. Although they would not cover if the bike was lost while being shipped ( you could get that coverage through the post office...)

[bob24250]

Check with the airline you are taking. Most times they will allow you to buy additional insurance to cover things such as bikes. I would only do this if your homeowners won't cover it. It can be a bit pricey, but cheaper than loosing your bike.