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Tri-Bike Case Recommendations
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I have a QR CD.01 and need a recommendation of a good travel case to check under an airplane. I would like to be as economical as possible, but just not sure what would fit my bike.

Thanks!
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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You're going to get 1,000 different answers, but assuming you're not riding a 65cm+ bike and are willing to disassemble a fair amount, any popular case will fit. I had the Trico case and liked it, but recent switched to the Hen House. It requires a little more breakdown of the bike, but I like not paying anything to fly with my bike.

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [iank] [ In reply to ]
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How much disassembling are we talking about? Wheels, Pedals, Cockpit?
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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Love my Hen House.

Only extra disassembly compared to another case is removal of the fork - very simple to do even for someone like me.
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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here are my personal experience/opinions

Best soft shell case http://www.evocsports.com/...bike-travel-bag.html

Best hard shell http://www.bikeboxalanusa.com/#!grid/clom
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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I am looking into getting a Scicon Aerocomfort Triathlon bag because there is no need to remove aerobars or seatpost. sciconbags.com

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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I've been trying to tackle this myself for a few weeks...back and forth...hard case, soft case, hard case, soft case....which one, etc...WAY too many hours spent on this....had finally decided on a softcase for air travel....until today....

I am doing business with one of the largest airports in the US and had a meeting with one of the top executives at this huge airport who previously worked for one of the big airlines. He's been in this business for 20+ years....all over the baggage handling systems at many airports around the world. He told me that I was crazy to consider putting a multi-thousand dollar bike in a soft sided case no matter how much bubble wrap and foam I used. I'd "heard" by reading many posts that airlines would often handle hard cases roughly but treat soft cases more delicately....he said in most instances the opposite is true. The baggage handling people, especially if it is obvious that you have a bike in there, will treat a hard bike case with care, setting it aside....a soft sided case, certainly one that does not appear to have a bike inside, will usually be treated as if it just had lots of clothing and such...tossed around, other bags tossed on top, etc.

Obviously, there are going to be exceptions to every situation, but for the safety and protection of my bike, I'm going with a hard case now...and will happily pay any bike fees in exchange for a "higher" probability of my bike arriving in perfect shape.

I'm now deciding between the new Thule Round Trip Transition and the Scicon AeroTech Evolution TSA bike case. I've ruled out the BikeBoxAlan only because their lead time from the UK is too tight before I need the case.

Now I've heard great things about the Scicon case...the Thule seems too new to have much personal experience feedback...but, anyone have anything to say on that case?

I don't want to remove my fork as the Armored Hen House requires as I fear messing up my integrated front end with Di2....removing the bars and dropping them to the side of the frame is OK however.

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [obohlman] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the info from the airline connection, which confirms what I had thought. I travel with a Triall3 case which is big, yet amazing. Worldwide travel has not beat it up, and there is extremely little bike teardown to do. 10 minutes after arriving I can ride. Many talk about the size, but having the big case (which is charged the same as a small one) allows me to use the casters on the bottom to put my suitcases on top and wheel through airports with my own self contained baggage cart. Also, after using the cases with only 2 wheels, my shoulder is much less blasted from racing through an airport with a case tugging at one arm, and suitcases on the other. Just my opinion, but the TriAll3 cases rock!

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [ggeiger] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the comments on the TriAll3 case. I'd ruled that out as my assumption is that it would not fit in my Prius or Accord....along with my other luggage and my wife!
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [obohlman] [ In reply to ]
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I wish you were in the area....I'd let you see. One year I did have to remove the very small rental car rear seat foam to get it into the back. It is a fantastic case that really saves energy and shoulders, as it always seems I was rushing to catch a connection, and trashed myself with the 2 wheel ones I rented. With my TriAll3, I stack the luggage on top, and run behind it. The great thing is when people see that load coming, they get out of the way! ;-)

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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Having worked for the airlines in the US in a previous life, you do not want to know what goes on loading & unloading baggage from the cargo holds. I would urge hardshell simply because when the "rampers" start piling other bags on top of a hard shell it'll stand up better than a softside. The second consideration is how much breaking down of the bike do you need. As TSA will no doubt be rummaging through your bike case, less tear down means less scrounging & that means less likely to have damage pieces/parts on arrival (see recent post about cassette damage attributed to TSA inspection). I have a TriAll3. Yes, it's big and there is no doubt you'll be charged the bike fee by the airlines, but I've flown with mine all over the US and parts of the world for 12 years. It's held up very well.

You invested thousands of $$$$ in your bike. Why skimp when it comes to protecting it when you travel?

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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So I ended up ordering the new Thule Round Trip Transition Bike Travel Case, the hard shell version that includes a bike stand. I ordered it from Backcountry.com as they have free shipping and no sales tax with 2 day delivery.

I'll post my thoughts and findings sometime in the next week.
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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You should look at the new Thule cases. They come with an assembly stand and are super easy to pack.

https://www.thule.com/.../bike-bags-and-racks

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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Trico Iron Case. Yes it's big but the peace of mind is worth it. You will have to consider travel at your destination. If you're renting a vehicle it will need to be bigger then a compact car or the case won't fit.
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [ffmedic84] [ In reply to ]
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Bump.....Still Looking
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [obohlman] [ In reply to ]
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Just curious what your thoughts were/are on the case?
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [obohlman] [ In reply to ]
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"Thanks for the comments on the TriAll3 case. I'd ruled that out as my assumption is that it would not fit in my Prius or Accord....along with my other luggage and my wife! "
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I too am a LOOOONG time TriAll3 user. To solve the problem mentioned, I have strapped it on top of foam rubber blocks on top of the trunk. Won't you have that same issue with any hard case?

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [obohlman] [ In reply to ]
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obohlman wrote:
So I ended up ordering the new Thule Round Trip Transition Bike Travel Case, the hard shell version that includes a bike stand. I ordered it from Backcountry.com as they have free shipping and no sales tax with 2 day delivery.

I'll post my thoughts and findings sometime in the next week.

The 686 or whatever? Please let us know what you think. I was thinking of the same one.


Paul
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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I've had a TriAll3 case for about 8 years. There is no question that it has been handled roughly by baggage handlers. FedEx Ground is even worse...sometimes I think they must consider it a challenge to see if they can break it.

On a few occasions, I've received my bike box and thought it must be damaged inside. Fortunately, there has never even been a scratch.

Do airline fees suck? Absolutely. Especially when the box can be rolled and is probably easier to handle than an oversized suitcase. Then again, it would also suck if I has to seek out a bike shop to repair my bike...or find a rental, 3 days before an Ironman.
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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You should really consider the Hen House. Save a ton on airline fees too...

http://www.rustersports.com/hen-house.html





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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [AdventureRun] [ In reply to ]
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Quick perspective on the new Thule case is positive....

Seems overall to be rather sturdy, wheels very solid, case seems to secure the bike well. I really like how the included bike repair stand "locks" into the bottom of the carrier easily. Included wheel bags are padded well enough.

I'll provide a more detailed review w pics after I fly with it late next week to Cabo for IMLC...
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [brandonberm] [ In reply to ]
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another vote for the ruster sports hen house. bikes fly free! :)

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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [LakeSurf] [ In reply to ]
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So I am between the Thule Tranistion and the Hen House...Please enlighten me on the best places to buy these from..
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Re: Tri-Bike Case Recommendations [obohlman] [ In reply to ]
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obohlman wrote:
Quick perspective on the new Thule case is positive....

Seems overall to be rather sturdy, wheels very solid, case seems to secure the bike well. I really like how the included bike repair stand "locks" into the bottom of the carrier easily. Included wheel bags are padded well enough.

I'll provide a more detailed review w pics after I fly with it late next week to Cabo for IMLC...

Awesome. Thanks a ton. I appreciate it.


Paul
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