Bike transport cases
Looking to get a bike transport case. I have a lot of travel coming up and wanted to take my steed with me, and was also thinking of keeping my bike with me when heading out to IMAZ instead of going through TBT. No reason for this other than I didn't want to be without my bike for a whole week leading up to the race and I don't have another bike available to me. I searched through the forums/wiki but the posts didn't really give insight into which bike transport case people are using or prefer, etc. I have a stock Cervelo P3, size = 61cm.
This is probably not an all-inclusive list of the options out there. I thought the list may serve as a resource for others in the Haus as well.
In my research, here are the ones I've found (in no particular order of preference):
PikaPack Works EEP Stretch (http://pikapackworks.com) = $374.
Tricosports Iron Case (http://www.tricosports.com/iron_case.html) = $380 on Amazon.
Bike Pro USA Race Case (http://shop.bikeprousa.com/Race-Case-A-11.htm) = $490.
Tri All 3 Sports Compact Velo Safe Pro Series (http://www.triall3sports.com/cases-bike.php) = $600.
Crateworks Pro XL-C Plastic Bike Box (http://www.crateworks.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Pro_XLC&Store_Code=crateworks) = $229. Not sure if this is a "disposable" case? From the reviews, they seem to last a while despite their construction?
Rome Bike Bags Bike Travel Bag (http://www.bikebags.com/travelbag.html) = $142.
Evoc Bike Travel Bag (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/evoc-bike-travel-bag-280-litres/) = $505.
Swift Ochrana Bike Bag (http://www.mpgear.com/?page=item&id=Ochrana-bike-travel) = $330.
Sciconbags Aerotech Evolution TSA (http://sciconbags.com/bike-bags/aerotech-evolution.html). Was also looking at the Triathlon bag, but not yet available.
Serfas Bike Case (https://www.serfas.com/products/view/75/referer:products|bike-accessories|bike-travel-cases) = $350.
BIKND Helium Bike Case (http://www.amazon.com/BIKND-Helium-Air-Cushioned-Black-White/dp/B006M4TOSC) = $600.
Ruster Sports Armored Hen House (http://www.rustersports.com/bike-cases/armored-hen-house.html) = $625.
Bike Box Alan (http://www.bikeboxalan.co.uk/) = $745.
B&W Germany Hard ABS Bike Case with Wheelbags (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Hard-Travel-Bicycles-Wheelbags/dp/B00E5R9L72/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1381424552&sr=1-3&keywords=b&w+bike+case) = $380.
QUESTIONS:
Does anyone have any of the cases listed above? Am I missing a great bike case from this list? Please let me know if you have any comments, feedback, insight, etc on any of these cases (or others) and also considerations when flying with the bike in tow. One thing I liked about the Ruster Sports bike case is that they are saying that there aren't any airline fees. Anyone have any experience with the airline fees associated with flying with your bike?
Just for snicks, I've listed bike transport options as well:
Tribiketransport.com
Probikeexpress.com
http://www.bikeflights.com/
http://www.shipbikes.com
Thanks in advance!
Wolf
This is probably not an all-inclusive list of the options out there. I thought the list may serve as a resource for others in the Haus as well.
In my research, here are the ones I've found (in no particular order of preference):
PikaPack Works EEP Stretch (http://pikapackworks.com) = $374.
Tricosports Iron Case (http://www.tricosports.com/iron_case.html) = $380 on Amazon.
Bike Pro USA Race Case (http://shop.bikeprousa.com/Race-Case-A-11.htm) = $490.
Tri All 3 Sports Compact Velo Safe Pro Series (http://www.triall3sports.com/cases-bike.php) = $600.
Crateworks Pro XL-C Plastic Bike Box (http://www.crateworks.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Pro_XLC&Store_Code=crateworks) = $229. Not sure if this is a "disposable" case? From the reviews, they seem to last a while despite their construction?
Rome Bike Bags Bike Travel Bag (http://www.bikebags.com/travelbag.html) = $142.
Evoc Bike Travel Bag (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/evoc-bike-travel-bag-280-litres/) = $505.
Swift Ochrana Bike Bag (http://www.mpgear.com/?page=item&id=Ochrana-bike-travel) = $330.
Sciconbags Aerotech Evolution TSA (http://sciconbags.com/bike-bags/aerotech-evolution.html). Was also looking at the Triathlon bag, but not yet available.
Serfas Bike Case (https://www.serfas.com/products/view/75/referer:products|bike-accessories|bike-travel-cases) = $350.
BIKND Helium Bike Case (http://www.amazon.com/BIKND-Helium-Air-Cushioned-Black-White/dp/B006M4TOSC) = $600.
Ruster Sports Armored Hen House (http://www.rustersports.com/bike-cases/armored-hen-house.html) = $625.
Bike Box Alan (http://www.bikeboxalan.co.uk/) = $745.
B&W Germany Hard ABS Bike Case with Wheelbags (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Hard-Travel-Bicycles-Wheelbags/dp/B00E5R9L72/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1381424552&sr=1-3&keywords=b&w+bike+case) = $380.
QUESTIONS:
Does anyone have any of the cases listed above? Am I missing a great bike case from this list? Please let me know if you have any comments, feedback, insight, etc on any of these cases (or others) and also considerations when flying with the bike in tow. One thing I liked about the Ruster Sports bike case is that they are saying that there aren't any airline fees. Anyone have any experience with the airline fees associated with flying with your bike?
Just for snicks, I've listed bike transport options as well:
Tribiketransport.com
Probikeexpress.com
http://www.bikeflights.com/
http://www.shipbikes.com
Thanks in advance!
Wolf
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Comments
Shipping (my preferential choice is TBT) takes SO much stress out of your travel, it's a no brainer IMHO.
I use my TriAll3Sports box for non-TBT events. Either take it on the plane with me or FedEx domestically; I've done both.
Disclaimer: I have another bike besides my TT/tri bike.
we have and like the Pika soft bag. to europe and back with my wife's bike.
the Ruster Sports seems like a good idea.