Last time I used mine was in 2017. Wondering if I should use it to take my bike to hawaii vs a scicon soft case?
Last time I used mine was in 2017. Wondering if I should use it to take my bike to hawaii vs a scicon soft case?
Yes. Note that most air carriers will disclaim any responsibility for your bike if it is not in a hard case. (Not all, but most do)
And with the current pressure on the luggage handling (staffing and such), care being taken with luggage has decreased below the already low levels.
Last time I used mine was in 2017. Wondering if I should use it to take my bike to hawaii vs a scicon soft case?
Yup; still use mine and I still contend it’s the best case on the market. Easy fit, setup and makes the weight if one is careful in not adding too much. Based on recent threads and user experience, I would NEVER do a soft case unless you have a great insurance policy and want a new bike. So much damage as of late that the soft cases are worthless.
I wouldn’t say soft cases are worthless. I have been using a BikeProUSA soft case for almost 25 years and traveled all over the world with it. Never had any damage to my bike, ever!
I wouldn’t say soft cases are worthless. I have been using a BikeProUSA soft case for almost 25 years and traveled all over the world with it. Never had any damage to my bike, ever!
A number of recent issues and the airline industry overload says otherwise. There are numerous threads here on ST venting on the damage with soft cases.
Already used mine twice this year and have several more flights to go. Big and safely fit race and training wheels. It has cost me $50-70/flight each time, which I feel is quite reasonable. I have used it many times and never had a problem. I plan on continuing to use it and hope I never have to replace it.
I wouldn’t say soft cases are worthless. I have been using a BikeProUSA soft case for almost 25 years and traveled all over the world with it. Never had any damage to my bike, ever!
Many people are also driving without a seat belt and haven’t been hurt.
I had a soft case (Pika) that I think is fantastic. But that doesnt change the stats on soft-case users having a higher probability of a broken bike. The saved storage space is not worth thousands of dollars of risk.
Every airline I’ve checked (European and American ones) says they will only take responsibility if you use a hard case.
Thanks! I was worried the triall3 case would be considered too big now. I guess that’s not a problem.?
While it’s not too big, it is heavy and you will pay the overweight fee on most flights that a lighter bike/case would fly for free. So you’ll be at least $100 for a round trip (USA) domestic flight
It is very easy to pack though.
I don’t think I’d ever get a soft case.
As Jaretj pointed out, you might pay a bit more on occasion, but for me, I want something that is bullet proof. As an example, when I traveled to Utah in May, I encountered a lady who was trying to get set up on her husbands bike because her new Canyon had been destroyed during planing and deplaning. She was worried about the fit of a bike that was for someone 4-6 inches taller. I didn’t mention that Canyon was sold out and that it will be a long time before she can replace her current frame, as she was already stressed enough before the race. This is exactly the type of situation I would like to avoid, or try and minimize.
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I don’t mind (too much) paying the fees. I’m more interested in having my bike arrive safely. I will dig the box out of the basement. The last time I used it, I rented a minivan at my destination. Does it fit in a small SUV with the seats down?
I layed it on it’s side and it fit in my old 2007 Focus Hatchback with the back seat down.
Glad to see folks still traveling with them. Mine was last used over a decade ago. Until now. It’s like getting in touch w/an old friend.
It’s well within the size guidelines for British Airways’ bike cases and I’ll will weigh it later to check that I’m within weight limits.