If you want something that’s a really good compromise between a hard case and a cardboard box, check out the plasticised version of the Crateworks box. From storage warehouses to internal packing stations, our small load carriers (SLCs) are a big help with all your logistics processes. With overlapping flaps at the top and base they have double the protection to keep your bike safe and protected from knocks, bumps, and scrapes. Think I’d remove the device once at check-in though – the wheels look a bit vulnerable sticking out, and doesn’t seem particularly onerous to fit/remove.

Although a bike case protects your bike much better than a cardboard box or a bike bag, it is prone to be handled roughly by airport ground handling staff. That said, the Body Bag does provide an extra layer of protection around the cardboard box, since it’s an actual bag. Eco-friendly and Recyclable: Committed to sustainability, our box is made from 100% recyclable materials. The downside of the cardboard box though is that it is unstable and in the event of mishandling by airport ground handling staff, it is likely to get seriously damaged, which leaves little to no protection to your bike.

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. EASY TO LIFT HANDLES - Features large double cardboard flaps top and bottom for extra packaging protection and easy to lift handle holes either side of box for transportation. Adjustable straps extend up to the opposite end of the bike box, where a small harness wraps around the corner securely. Straight through customs of course (actually I’ve never been asked to open up my stuff ever), and off to Avis who stuck me with a Renault Megane to carry the bike in.

Each review is individually checked to determine whether it was made by a consumer who actually purchased the goods or services from us. Eco-friendly: Our cardboard is made from 70-100% recyclable materials and is 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Every owner of a bike box who has seen his bike case drop 10 meter onto the runway knows this uncomfortable feeling that arises between leaving the plane and collection of the baggage.

Thule offers bike boxes with built-in bike stands to help you put your bike together after you get where you are going. At any time you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes by contacting us.

The box is made from reliable heavy duty double wall cardboard and has an overlapping top and base for more protection. Mick Williams, the Canberra-based mountain biker who founded Bike Box Rollers, says he came up with the idea for the design after his wife needed to travel with her bike. Pay special attention to your derailleur (especially if you do not have a plastic derailleur protector disc) and anything that is made of carbon. Length-Width-Height (Inside) mm 1400x250x800 Length-Width-Height (Outside) cm 140x26x81 Unit Weight 3.We could have got storage closer to us but we stayed with clear storage because they understood our complete needs. In some instances you could find you are very close to the limit (if not over) so make sure you weigh your packed bike box so that you avoid any nasty excess baggage fees on arrival at check-in.