garthdv Posted January 16, 2014 Share I hope that i am posting in the correct place but was curious to find out from those of you who frequently transport your bikes by plane, which would be a better option:Thule 699 roundtrip box or BikeSafe box? I have a BMC RM01 and really do not want my bike to be damaged due to negligent airline staff so any advice in this regard would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 16, 2014 Share I've got the EVOC & it's fantastic. Easier to handle than a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted January 16, 2014 Share Polaris EVA clam shell is strong enough to prevent crushing (except for extreme stuff) but only weighs 6.5kg so works best with airline weight limits. http://www.polaris-apparel.co.uk/Library/Default/Gallery/product_orig_Polaris-EVA-bike-pod_2.jpg Pusher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted January 16, 2014 Share Read good things about the EVA. Looked around last year, and went for a BikeBoxAlan and it's awesome - darned expensive, but awesome. Edited January 16, 2014 by walkerr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackie Posted January 16, 2014 Share I've got the EVOC & it's fantastic. Easier to handle than a box.+100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark Posted January 16, 2014 Share Bike Box Allan!Got my 2 months old Dogma 65.1 damaged on flight to Europe in a padded bag sold in SABought Bike Box Allan when I came back. Safe and easy to handle on airport and trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark Posted January 16, 2014 Share I've got the EVOC & it's fantastic. Easier to handle than a box.If its got soft "padded " sides, throw away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthdv Posted January 17, 2014 Share Thanks guys, ended up getting the Thule (got it at a really great price). Lets hope it works.http://aquasport.com.mx/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bike-travel-bagthule-699-round-trip-bike-travel-case-accessories-bags-upo5ba6l.jpg Spark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 17, 2014 Share I have had one of these for 8 years now and still good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frohan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Does someone know of any boxes for tandems, mtb tandems??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulst12 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Thanks guys, ended up getting the Thule (got it at a really great price). Lets hope it works.http://aquasport.com.mx/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bike-travel-bagthule-699-round-trip-bike-travel-case-accessories-bags-upo5ba6l.jpgwhat price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Does someone know of any boxes for tandems, mtb tandems???That's a container......:-) Spark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted January 17, 2014 Share Does someone know of any boxes for tandems, mtb tandems???That's a container......:-) These guys can probably help:http://www.mscsouthafrica.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frohan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Thanks Cellar...he..he...!!! Dont want to use normal cardboard bike boxes cause It wont last the whole trip....We want to go to Reunion Island for 3 weeks and I'm thinking of taking the tandem with!! Edited January 17, 2014 by Frohan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabs Posted January 22, 2014 Share I have found that this works well, and is price competitive. walkerr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted January 22, 2014 Share I have found that this works well, and is price competitive. Yes I've used several myself. Usually in our winter. The bonus is when you get back from your travels you can make a nice toasty fire with it. Holycrap!!! That Thule bike box weighs 14kg on it's own. so if your bikes weighs more than 9kg you are getting boned for overweight. Edited January 22, 2014 by Omega Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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