I have a P5D and I use The Scicon aerocomfort and it fits perfectly but with new airline regulations I am looking at getting a new one. With American and Delta abandoning the bike fee for travel they have added a limited liability waiver for all bikes not in a hard case which makes them not liable for any damage to the bike. I would recommend sticking with a hardcase especially the bikeboxalan easy triathlon case.
I’m upgrading to a Bike Box Alan shortly. I currently have the Scicon Tri 3.0 but on a trip back from a race I had the seat stays damaged pretty badly so had to send the bike to get repaired. I could have been unlucky as many others seem to have used it several times with no issues, but not looking to take that chance again so will upgrade to the BBA tri version.
Just watch out that some of the older Scicon bags use a frame mounting that isn’t compatible with thru axles. I’ve had to replace my Scicon bag for this exact reason
I have the Bkind and the newer Scicon Aerocomfort bag, both are good but the Scicon is really nice and involves less bike dismantling. I do sometimes unpack my P5D and the brake lever is twisted so I assume it took a hit of some kind, never any damage though.
That Evoc bag that the poster above linked is by far one of the better bags I’ve seen. I might have to look into that!
Not based in the US so not really worried about American and Delta liability changes when you say it fits perfectly, what do you need to remove on your P5D?
Interesting thanks. How will you deal with the weight difference between those two cases? Not an issue I guess if you are making that move. What about transportation? Does the BBA easily fit in a rental car for instance? That was quite a struggle with my Thule hard case
Thanks - great option! Are you currently using it with your P5D? What you you have to remove so it fits in the bag? How does it compare to previous bags you’ve owned? Cheers
Great - thanks for sharing your experience! What do you have to dismantle with the Scicon bag? And with respect to what specs do you think the Evoc bag might be an even better solution? Thanks
After many years of borrowing/renting, I finally splurged on a Scicon Tri 3.0 - man, what an upgrade. I’m 6"2 and don’t even have to lower the saddle. Remove pedals, remove wheels, fit onto frame, slide wheels into the slots and close it up. The 3.0 has nice new wheels and a few quality-of-life improvements over the previous versions to make it worth the extra cost IMO.
Cons: Not the most protected case so I can’t say I’m calm until I’ve unpacked my bike at the destination, but I usually pad it with a foam roller behind the seatstays and wetsuits, clothes etc inside as well.
Thanks - great option! Are you currently using it with your P5D? What you you have to remove so it fits in the bag? How does it compare to previous bags you’ve owned? Cheers
I’m using it for my P3X, and you only have to remove your pedals and wheels
I just remove the pedals and wheels. You can literally pack the bike in 5 minutes. The bag comes with some padded sleeves for frame protection but I add some pool noodles to other areas as well just in case.
With the new Evoc bag I just like the fact that the area that protects the handlebars is hard plastic. That area is a bit vulnerable with the Scicon bag in my opinion.
I’m using it for my P3X, and you only have to remove your pedals and wheels
No need to remove the aero bars? My LBS suggested it would be better to dismantle the monoriser to avoid putting too much weight/pressure on it during transportation
I’m using it for my P3X, and you only have to remove your pedals and wheels
No need to remove the aero bars? My LBS suggested it would be better to dismantle the monoriser to avoid putting too much weight/pressure on it during transportation
Nope, literally the pedals and wheels, that’s it
when you say it fits perfectly, what do you need to remove on your P5D?