The Perfect Travel Case for Your Bicycle
June 14, 2008 by Brian
Filed under outdoor gear
More and more people are heading on vacation or for sports events with their bicycle in tow. So if you are considering flying with your bike here are a few suggestions (courtesy of the New York Times) for cases to keep your bicycle safe on its travels.
Tri All 3 Velo Safe Pro Series Custom Road
The hard polyethylene case measures in at 48″L x 15″W x 30″H and weighs 35 lbs (empty) and allows you to pack your bike with just the minimal amount of disassembling. Just remove the wheels, turn the handles bars and attach to the fork mount. Secure the wheels and chain stays and fasten the top of the case. You are now ready to transport your bike.
More information at Trial3Sports
Bike Pro USA Race Case
Your bike fits intio the Bike Pro case by removing the wheels, seat post and handle bars. The bike frame is then securely attached inside the case using the True Track Steel Frame of the case. Forks are secured ibto the fork unit using a quick release skewer.
More features:
Comes with 2 wheel bags, 1 gear bag, and 1 derailleur bag.
Bottom of case has 2″ casters for easy ground transportation.
Padded with Multi-Density foam up to 6″ deep, to provide unsurpassed shock absorption
Impact resistant sides for added protection.
The bottom bracket shell rests on the FLEX PLATE and is secured with a T-bolt through the rear chain stays.
Thule Round-Trip Travel Case
This hard shell case keeps your bike safe and secure with its strapping system and comes with gear bags for tools and clothing. Just remove the skewers, pedals, seat post and handlebars to get your bike into the Thule travel case. Weight empty is 33lb and can also be attached to a cars roof rack
More information at Thule
Performance Team Bike Case
This case is made with thermoformed ABS plastic and will take most bike sizes and wheels. The thick and soft open cell foam covers the entire inner walls protecting your bike. The Perfomance Team Biuke case weighs 26lbs and 45 x 34 x 11.5″
More information at Performance Bike
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