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Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update
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I bought the Premier Tactical case a couple weeks ago. Have no need to use it for a couple of months but thought I’d provide some initial comments in case any fellow ST’rs are in the process of comparing new cases for next season. I bought the PT to replace my Scicon Aerotech which fell apart after about 13-14 trips. I actually bought the soft-side Scicon Aerocomfort a couple months back and had my P5 damaged after only one trip….decided I needed another hard case. Considered the BikeBoxAlan again but was put off by the shipping charge…..and I wasn’t going to pay the high price for another Aerotech (plus shipping) since it hasn’t appeared they have improved the glaring weaknesses with their “newer version”. So here’s my comparison:
Both cases are pretty much the same size and shape….both have adequate room for my 54cm P5. Scicon pluses….4 solid TSA locks around the case perimeter….very secure from beak-ins. Built in padding around the perimeter of the case…two provided pads for the wheels….and snapped in padding/upholstery built in on one side of the case…..well padded. Has a slot for shipping tag attachment and built in ID tag holder. Swivel wheels on all four corners for easy transport. Minuses: the case is not robust enough in critical areas…..the wheel housing areas are not thick enough…..three of my four wheels punched through the case leaving gaping holes with no way to repair. The wheel skewer attachment holes are also not thick enough…..both skewers punched through after about 3-4 trips. Only two straps to hold bike….both at top of case…..bike “hangs” when case closed.
PT pluses: the case plastic material is thicker in critical areasÂ….wheel housings are more robust with reinforcing insertsÂ….wheels are larger (two swivel-two fixed)Â…..design of case allows basebar to stay intactÂ….wheel skewer attachment holes are deeper to protect punch throughsÂ….three straps (two top-one bottom) to hold bike secureÂ…..ability to carry three wheels. Minuses (only one of which I consider to be a possible potential issue)Â…..the case closes with a full length zipper and has just one TSA lock which is only attached by the rather thin zipper pulls (easily cut if someone really wanted to break in)Â…..Dan advised he is working on this design. Case comes supplied with two full-length non attached foam pads (which should be fine) but no perimeter protection like the Scicon (Home Depot foam padding can cure this issue) and perimeter coverings for three wheels and two skewers. No slot to affix shipping label strap (must stick on case) and a normal ID luggage tag designed to attach to the previously mentioned lock.
Off course, one of the big differences is the cost differential between the two cases (and Scicon charges extra shipping costs….PT shipping is included in price). And Dan seemed to be very customer service oriented when I initially contacted him and asked questions about the case and shared my concerns with him about my Scicon experience……where Scicon “customer service” essentially blew me off when I inquired about the problems with my Aerotech. Although I can’t really take advantage of the “no need to remove basebar” feature because of my P5’s integrated basebar/extensions design, the extra space can be used for carrying other stuff.
Overall, IÂ’m satisfied with the design and apparent quality at this pointÂ…..and will update review once I actually use it at the start of next season. It will take a couple of years to do another 13-14 trips but initial impression is this case made improvements in the critical areas where I had problems with the Scicon and should serve my purposes.
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Thanks for the review. Quoted and edited for paragraphs and grammar.

gphin305 wrote:
I bought the Premier Tactical case a couple weeks ago. Have no need to use it for a couple of months but thought I’d provide some initial comments in case any fellow ST’rs are in the process of comparing new cases for next season. I bought the PT to replace my Scicon Aerotech which fell apart after about 13-14 trips. I actually bought the soft-side Scicon Aerocomfort a couple months back and had my P5 damaged after only one trip….decided I needed another hard case. Considered the BikeBoxAlan again but was put off by the shipping charge…..and I wasn’t going to pay the high price for another Aerotech (plus shipping) since it hasn’t appeared they have improved the glaring weaknesses with their “newer version”.

So hereÂ’s my comparison: Both cases are pretty much the same size and shapeÂ….both have adequate room for my 54cm P5.
  • Scicon plusesÂ….4 solid TSA locks around the case perimeterÂ….very secure from beak-ins. Built in padding around the perimeter of the caseÂ…two provided pads for the wheelsÂ….and snapped in padding/upholstery built in on one side of the caseÂ…..well padded. Has a slot for shipping tag attachment and built in ID tag holder. Swivel wheels on all four corners for easy transport.
  • Minuses: the case is not robust enough in critical areasÂ…..the wheel housing areas are not thick enoughÂ…..three of my four wheels punched through the case leaving gaping holes with no way to repair. The wheel skewer attachment holes are also not thick enoughÂ…..both skewers punched through after about 3-4 trips. Only two straps to hold bikeÂ….both at top of caseÂ…..bike “hangs” when case closed.

  • PT pluses: the case plastic material is thicker in critical areasÂ….wheel housings are more robust with reinforcing insertsÂ….wheels are larger (two swivel-two fixed)Â…..design of case allows basebar to stay intactÂ….wheel skewer attachment holes are deeper to protect punch throughsÂ….three straps (two top-one bottom) to hold bike secureÂ…..ability to carry three wheels.
  • Minuses (only one of which I consider to be a possible potential issue)Â…..the case closes with a full length zipper and has just one TSA lock which is only attached by the rather thin zipper pulls (easily cut if someone really wanted to break in)Â…..Dan advised he is working on this design. Case comes supplied with two full-length non attached foam pads (which should be fine) but no perimeter protection like the Scicon (Home Depot foam padding can cure this issue) and perimeter coverings for three wheels and two skewers. No slot to affix shipping label strap (must stick on case) and a normal ID luggage tag designed to attach to the previously mentioned lock.

Of course, one of the big differences is the cost differential between the two cases (and Scicon charges extra shipping costs….PT shipping is included in price). And Dan seemed to be very customer service oriented when I initially contacted him and asked questions about the case and shared my concerns with him about my Scicon experience……where Scicon “customer service” essentially blew me off when I inquired about the problems with my Aerotech. Although I can’t really take advantage of the “no need to remove basebar” feature because of my P5’s integrated basebar/extensions design, the extra space can be used for carrying other stuff.

Overall, IÂ’m satisfied with the design and apparent quality at this pointÂ…..and will update review once I actually use it at the start of next season. It will take a couple of years to do another 13-14 trips but initial impression is this case made improvements in the critical areas where I had problems with the Scicon and should serve my purposes.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [gphin305] [ In reply to ]
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This thread needs pics.
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [Thorax] [ In reply to ]
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https://www.premierbike.com/products/bike-travel-case

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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Is there a cyber Monday sale on it?
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions.....update[gphin305] [ In reply to ]
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I used this case for the first time.....shipped by FedX on Bikeflights from Philly for the South Beach event this past weekend. The case worked great, and unexpectedly, I was able to pack my 54cm P5 without taking the front end apart. All I had to do was take the the four screws out that attach the extensions to the basebar and fold down.... there is enough play in the cables....basebar stays intact and no need to remove front brake. As far as I know. this is the only hardcase that allows this. I packed three wheels, extra padding and there was enough room left over for clothes, pump, etc. At this point, highly recommend.
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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Does the premiere tactical case work with disc brake wheels? If so, any particular packing tips for such wheels?
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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Step 1 should be to take the discs off the wheels. EDIT: At which point it braking system shouldn't matter.

Really just here to say I look forward to this case being available once again (I hope?)
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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Yes - it should fit just fine.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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dkennison wrote:
https://www.premierbike.com/products/bike-travel-case


Link doesn't work and bike case is not in their product catalog.

https://www.premierbike.com/collections/all
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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I for one was very interested to purchase this bike travel case as it seemed to solve several of the issues I have with the 2 case currently own.

For a long time last year it showed as unavailable (out of stock) and now it does not appear on the website anymore.

Will it become available again soon? Planning to do 70.3 WC in France then Kona a few weeks later in the fall.. I could use a better solution for my Trek SC

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [spocket] [ In reply to ]
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Thank you for your post.

I do not currently have an ETA on additional inventory. We are holding the cases we have for those athletes that purchase our bike.

When I have better information I will update this post.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update [gphin305] [ In reply to ]
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Are you new here?? Where are the damn pictures?!

Very amateurish post. 2/10.
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update [gphin305] [ In reply to ]
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I just got a SciCon Aerotech Evolution, and from reviews I've read it sounds like some of the issues you mentioned about the case have been addressed in the most recent edition. I got it from PBK for about half of the list price, so it was cheaper than the Premier case. If the premier case was available I probably would have gotten one, though.

I will probably only use the case one a year, so it should last me many years, regardless of breakdown. Fingers crossed that it lasts a long time for me.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update [gphin305] [ In reply to ]
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I have a Premier Tactical bike case it went to Kona. Super easy to pack. Base bar stays on. Had no problem staying under 50 pounds with the complete bike, wheels and other items. Absolutely no issues. I did not use the TSA lock on advise,they do not want the case locked
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update [rhudson] [ In reply to ]
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Just a note: the Premier Hard case has two locks.

The combination lock is for the athlete and the key lock is for TSA. So feel free to lick the case. The TSA key opens both automatically.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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Any update, Dan?
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions......update [JASpencer] [ In reply to ]
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No additional inventory. The run on the cases was way more than expected. It is also the only item manufactured in China so we are looking at the impact of duty on the costs. Soonest will be September.

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Thanks for the reply. Do you have suggestions on how to secure the wheels to the case. Since they thru axle disc wheels there is not a skewer that can screw into the case like with regular wheels. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Maybe just use an old set of Quick releases. I don't have any disc brake wheels to test. I'll look into it and thanks for the question - that has not come up in the past.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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Dan,
what are the outside dimensions of the case?

Thanks
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [iliketri] [ In reply to ]
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Just picked one up yesterday. 31x44x18
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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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Cases are backing stock. The new design adds three extra buckles that keep any pressure off the zipper. Better pads and larger parts bags.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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Dan --

When traveling with only two wheels, does it matter which wheel goes in which position? Should I put the rear wheel on one side and the front on the other? Or should I put both wheels on one side? Am I overthinking this?

Also, I love this damn case. Best case on the market by a longshot.

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Re: Premier Tactical bike case initial review/impressions [cloy] [ In reply to ]
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It really does not matter. Either way works - just use the deeper cavity for the rear.

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