![]() Protection: That’s up to you – it can be excellent. Airline boxes are very large, very robust, and withstand a lot of re-use. Pick one up from your local bike shop (it’s nice to ring ahead and ask them to put one aside for you, and this increases your chance of getting a larger, tougher one), or buy one from your airline for about $25 bucks. If you can’t get one for free, you’re not trying hard enough. Consider the cost, however, especially if you only fly a couple of times a year: $800 will buy you 200 luggage trolley trips for your bike box or soft bag.Ĭost: Minimal. Verdict: A great option if you want some extra protection for your precious steed and if you’ve got a fair distance to walk. Storage: Not great – whether it’s your garage, hire car or your hotel room, these guys make their presence felt. My preference is for a bag on four wheels, rather than two, because there’s still a lot of muscle involved if you have to lift and drag, rather than tow the bike bag behind you. Whether you take any other bits and pieces off is up to you and individual bag design. You’ll usually have to remove both wheels, handlebars, and pedals. There’s usually room to chuck in a small bag of your clothes, plus bike shoes and spares – but it’s very easy to make it very heavy to move around.ĭisassembly: Again, in the middle. Size: Varies, and while most are big enough to take a dual-suspension 29er – be sure to check, most manufacturers list a maximum wheelbase length that they can fit. Small to medium frames will need your post dropped, or removed if it’s easier. If your soft bag’s a tight squeeze you’ll have to empty shock pressure (although many of us do this to fly anyway). A typical soft bag requires removal of pedals, front wheel, and handlebars as a minimum. Because they have little reinforcing, you might like to remove your rear derailleur, rotors, and more. The BOGear Royd is super compact and Australian made, but do check sizing for your bike.ĭisassembly: Somewhere in the middle. Ground Effect have updated their bag for longer wheelbases. You’d also be surprised how much other junk you can squeeze into the hollows of these bags. Size: Big enough to fit a dual suspension 29” MTB, but check with the manufacturer if you have any doubts. ![]() Foam camping mats cut to size are also excellent. ![]() I suggest large pieces of cardboard (cut from the sides of a bike box), to reinforce both sides, plus lots of foam. A bit like the bike box, protection is entirely up to you. Protection: These bike bags are designed to pack away, so they’re light and have very little bulk. ![]() Some examples are the Ground Effect Body Bag and the BO Gear Royd bike bag. Cost: Usually between the $100 and $200 mark. ![]()
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