Looks a great alternative for carrying a full sized bike occasionally. The smaller one is close to the IATA 62" / 158cm linear measurement maximum for standard sized checked baggage so you may get away with no extra fees. As a [now retired] Airline pilot I used to lug along my road bicycle in an Evoc case. These cases are great but noticeably outsized; although some airlines may not charge extra... Inevitably, the protection succumbed to baggage handler mismanagement [Thank you Paris CDG] and the top tube was cracked. I replaced my travel bike with a Ritchey Breakaway XL [58] size and used an S&S hard-sided case which is exactly 62 linear inches. After many, many flights the case wears its battle scars but the bike remains undamaged. I highly recommend this option for frequent travellers - the up front costs will be quickly repaid through avoiding excess baggage fees. Edit: As a tip I'd suggest a plain case without bicycle motifs may slip under the radar and avoid having to sign a damage waiver at check-in.
@@KaushikNSanji I didn't test it with fenders, but it might be a tight fit for the main compartment and if the fenders are plastic, I'd be worried about them getting crushed and cracked.
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Looks a great alternative for carrying a full sized bike occasionally. The smaller one is close to the IATA 62" / 158cm linear measurement maximum for standard sized checked baggage so you may get away with no extra fees.
As a [now retired] Airline pilot I used to lug along my road bicycle in an Evoc case. These cases are great but noticeably outsized; although some airlines may not charge extra... Inevitably, the protection succumbed to baggage handler mismanagement [Thank you Paris CDG] and the top tube was cracked. I replaced my travel bike with a Ritchey Breakaway XL [58] size and used an S&S hard-sided case which is exactly 62 linear inches. After many, many flights the case wears its battle scars but the bike remains undamaged. I highly recommend this option for frequent travellers - the up front costs will be quickly repaid through avoiding excess baggage fees.
Edit: As a tip I'd suggest a plain case without bicycle motifs may slip under the radar and avoid having to sign a damage waiver at check-in.
Nice video on the product. Just one question, what if I need to pack in full sized fenders in the case along with a rear pannier? Will it be possible?
@@KaushikNSanji I didn't test it with fenders, but it might be a tight fit for the main compartment and if the fenders are plastic, I'd be worried about them getting crushed and cracked.