Bike Bag versus Bike Box

[camelman]

I have 3 Evoc bike bags and there is absolutely nothing better. They are the best compromise between bag weight and bike safety. The one has a small tear in it, but I know my bikes will be safe. If you are a regular traveler it is a great investment. I know it is expensive, but you pay for what you get. And the plus is it fits 29r wheels in the wheel pockets too.

 

We flew to Spain on Easyjet last year and got my Stumjumper 29r and all my riding kit in the bag and it came to around 25kg. Clothing and so on also helps to protect the bike from knocks. Just remember to remove the discs from the wheels are they are prone to bend when being bashed around a bit.

 

Remember the following:

 

SAA gives you a free bike allowance of 23kg-just confirm that as on some routes they don't

Other Star Alliance airlines charge you $150 for a bike that can weigh up to 32kg

 

As for the other airlines just check the websites

 

Enjoy the travel

[Oltremo]

Good thread. Thanks for the inputs. I will be travelling to UK and Belgium end March, was also toying with best mode of bike travel, have decided to leave bike at home, and rent one in Belgium, due to below mentioned fears.

[Spark]

I need some advise from some of you okes who have done this before. I will be travelling to London shortly and plan to take the MTB with me. Will a standard race bag be sufficient for transportation on the plane or would a bike box be a better option.

Thanks

I travelled to Europe last year. I used a SciCon bag. My Dogma got damaged. Buy yourself a Bike Box Allan

[Guest Omega Man]

Good thread. Thanks for the inputs. I will be travelling to UK and Belgium end March, was also toying with best mode of bike travel, have decided to leave bike at home, and rent one in Belgium, due to below mentioned fears.

Just make sure of the price up front. Renting a DH bike in a European bikepark can cost 90 Euro a day.