20 Best Road Bike Travel Case (Jan 2023 Update)

Acheté pour stoker un vtt en appartement et le transporter dans ma voiture. (Elle n'est pas rembourrée donc pas de protection mécanique) La pochette remplie parfaitement son job. Elle inclue une pochette vélo et une de rangement pour casque et chaussures ainsi qu'un protège fourche (mais pas de pochette pour roues). Un vtt 26" rentre avec la roue avant démontée mais pour un 29" il faudra prévoir de démonter le guidon en plus. Je recommande.Clem

Housse trop petite. Vélo de route en taille L, roue avant enlevée, selle pas très haute, la toile est tendue à la limite de résistance des fermetures éclair. La qualité du matériau semble vraiment faible. Le vélo n’est protégé que de la poussière, car la housse très faiblement matelassée ne protège pas des chocs. Je l’avais achetée plusieurs mois avant un déménagement, je ne peux donc décemment pas la retourner, mais je regrette amèrement cet achat. De plus, j’ai du remplacer ma patte de dérailleur après le transport, celle-ci était tordue.MrBobbyLeChien

Ho acquistato la borsa per trasportare la mia eMtb, taglia L, da 29. La borsa è molto capiente e la bici sta al suo interno dopo aver smontato la ruota anteriore, lo sterzo, i pedali e la sella. Se la si volesse trasportare in aereo bisogna comunque prevedere una adeguata imbottitura ammortizzante anche con del cartone per i laterali, in quanto la borsa, in semplice cordura, non è assolutamente protettiva. La possibilità di non smontare la ruota posteriore, comunque rende più semplice la protezione del cambio. La protezione della forcella, in dotazione, è poco efficace se non si smonta preventivamente il corpo del freno anteriore. Se ci fossero stati almeno dei pannelli gonfiabili a migliorare la protezione del contenuto, avrei dato 5 stelle.Ziotury

We haven’t used this one as yet, however we have a Scicon Bag exactly the same and it is fantastic for travel on aeroplane. After experiencing how easy it was to pack the bike and glides along when travelling, not difficult to push or pull. Lockable and external handles remove for flights.Helen

Hi guy always happy with your products etc but this time I bought 2 of these products and only received 1 gave it afew days for the next 1 to turn up etc didnt come rang the company and told them what had happened said the would send it ASAP still havenJason

Pelican for the win once again! Solid case with lots of space to travel with mostly everything you can think of. The TSA locks give an extra sense of security when going through an airport with lots of different hands handling the gear. The lid organizer comes in handy. I do wish the case came with some additional foam padding on the bottom and possible even around the edges. If you have things in the case such as lights, tripods, or other things you don't want to get banged up against the bottom or side of the case, that extra layer of padding would be helpful. I also haven't quite figured out how to best utilize the packing cubes for my camera gear needs. They seem to be just too big for any of my wrapped cables, and too flimsy without any padding for anything else I don't want floating around in the case. They would probably be great for clothing or climbing gear though…Andrew

I bought this for my scuba gear which includes a BCD, fins, boots, 3mil wetsuit, dive computer, camera case and light and all of the other misc small items needs for open water diving except weights and tank. It all fit and weighed in at 49.8 pounds. Perfect for checked luggage and more secure and protective than the rolling duffle I was using. . .the Blue color also makes it easy to spot at baggage claim.Andrew

This case has deceptively large capacity. If you are going to check a Pelican Case for a flight, make sure it is in the Air Model Family. I have used non-Air Pelican cases as checked luggage and they almost always came off the baggage conveyor with the latches popped open. Thankfully I had external locks on them so it held it closed. The push button latches on the Air cases stay closed, always.Marc

The case is expensive for what it claims to be. I originally wanted a hardcase but was sold on the idea this would save airline fees. It didn't work and in fact the bag checkers recognize the product and told us they are trained to identify this exact product. Guess the gig is up. For the price I would have stuck with a hardcase as my rear rotor was bent on the outbound flight. Otherwise feels well made, just way overpriced for not living up to the expectation.Bradley K.

High quality materials, high quality construction, and ample storage. Well-thought out too: though most US airlines have discontinued bicycle fees, there’s still oversize and overweight baggage fees to contend with. But the B2’s dimensions and light weight means the case, the bike, some tools, shoes, helmet and kit comes in comfortably below the airlines’ limits. I’ve paid NOTHING in fees since traveling with the bag. The customer service has been UNBELIEVABLE. Every call with them has been met with more than I was expecting. Every call. I wish it was a bit wider so it’s less tippy and not so tight a fit. (I pack a gravel bike with 700c wheels in there). I wish it was just a bit shorter in length so it fits better in my car. (@Orucase, the RAV4 is the best-selling SUV in the US, FYI. Reach out and let me help you with this!) And front wheels would be awesome for long treks from the check-in counter to the oversize baggage check. In short, the case is awesome and the company is too. I’ve recommended it to all my friends that ride, to anyone who stops to ask me about it in the airport (rolling through the terminal it attracts a lot of attention!), and to everyone at the destinations I travel to who are amazed that I’m able to bring my bike with me.Joel F.

Acheté pour stoker un vtt en appartement et le transporter dans ma voiture. (Elle n'est pas rembourrée donc pas de protection mécanique) La pochette remplie parfaitement son job. Elle inclue une pochette vélo et une de rangement pour casque et chaussures ainsi qu'un protège fourche (mais pas de pochette pour roues). Un vtt 26" rentre avec la roue avant démontée mais pour un 29" il faudra prévoir de démonter le guidon en plus. Je recommande.Clem

Housse trop petite. Vélo de route en taille L, roue avant enlevée, selle pas très haute, la toile est tendue à la limite de résistance des fermetures éclair. La qualité du matériau semble vraiment faible. Le vélo n’est protégé que de la poussière, car la housse très faiblement matelassée ne protège pas des chocs. Je l’avais achetée plusieurs mois avant un déménagement, je ne peux donc décemment pas la retourner, mais je regrette amèrement cet achat. De plus, j’ai du remplacer ma patte de dérailleur après le transport, celle-ci était tordue.MrBobbyLeChien

Ho acquistato la borsa per trasportare la mia eMtb, taglia L, da 29. La borsa è molto capiente e la bici sta al suo interno dopo aver smontato la ruota anteriore, lo sterzo, i pedali e la sella. Se la si volesse trasportare in aereo bisogna comunque prevedere una adeguata imbottitura ammortizzante anche con del cartone per i laterali, in quanto la borsa, in semplice cordura, non è assolutamente protettiva. La possibilità di non smontare la ruota posteriore, comunque rende più semplice la protezione del cambio. La protezione della forcella, in dotazione, è poco efficace se non si smonta preventivamente il corpo del freno anteriore. Se ci fossero stati almeno dei pannelli gonfiabili a migliorare la protezione del contenuto, avrei dato 5 stelle.Ziotury

I used this box to fly from Mexico to B.C. and from Switzerland to Montana and California. Despite what the bike shop told me, this box barely fits a mountain bike with 27.5" wheels. I needed to deflate my tires (so the tubless sealant dried-up), remove my fork and handlebars. After all that, the case would still not close flush. Every time I traveled, I prayed that the rear triangle would not get crushed. While my bike has survived the rear buckles have broken and the straps frayed. I also notice that TSA doesn't do a good job of rearranging pieces after opening the box.Jon

Good design & construction. I had to adjust some of the buckles/strapping as it wasn't 100% assembled properly. But this was pretty quick & simple once I discovered what needed to be adjusted. When rolling the fabric handle punched the hand slightly but that is to be expected slightly. I will insert a homemade PVC/Foam handle to make for a better handling experience. But this isn't necessary. It's still a good product for a good price.John M.

Because this case has an irregular shape, UPS treats it as a "special item". On a recent trip, I packed my bike in the RoundTrip Sport and my daughter's bike in a cardboard bike box. Both bikes were shipped UPS Ground. Her bike shipped for $75, mine was $175. To check as baggage on Delta it's $150. I'm really not sure why I have it as I can't afford to use it.BrokeCyclist

Used this bag on it's first flight. had to pull seat (by post), wheels, handlebar (by stem), though with plenty of straps/loops/tie-downs, everything secured nicely. The frame bottom bracket sits on a plastic stand, and the front fork is secured in a padded area. While my rear derailleur hung off the plastic stand with room, I opted to remove it and place it in a plastic bag, which I secured to the stand with tape. Using my gravel bike, there was a ton of extra room which I managed to fit in a helmet, two pair cycling shoes, my floor pump, frame bag, etc. I utilized tape and reusable ties to secure to my TI frame and/or bag straps/webbing. For the wheels- there are individual pockets. To protect the rotors and cassette, I wrapped them in bubble wrap. I dropped both wheels (tubeless) to about 15 psi (read that the airlines would require me to drop air). While in the airport I witnessed a single guy drop my bike bag off the luggage cart (4' or so), then sling it onto the loading rail on its side. yes this made me cringe. Though at my destination, the bike and contents were not harmed. I could see using this bag for future travel.The Storm

First off, I will start by saying that this is a HIGH QUALITY bag. I will also say that, it will likely fit the vast majority of Trail or Enduro bikes as well as probably nearly all XC, Road, or DJ bikes. HOWEVER, if you have a 29er DH bike, be ready to be somewhat frustrated when putting your bike in this bag. I have a Medium Commencal Supreme DH 29. It BARELY fit in this bag even though my bike was shorter than the wheelbase limit specified by EVOC. I actually had to take the rear brake caliper off in order for the frame to fit. My next gripe was with the wheels. The ONLY way I could get the wheels in the bag was to totally deflate the tires. Although this is a minor inconvenience, with most tires being tubeless these days, if your bead becomes unseated during transport…that could end up being a real mess. So…if you are getting this bag for a trail bike, enduro bike, road bike, XC bike, etc…you'll probably be fine. If you get this bag for a 29" DH bike…be ready because…it'll take some finesse.Tom

Just took it on my first trip from anchorage to Seattle. I got slightly nervous watching the baggage handlers toss giant items about, but my bike made it without issue. The bag itself has some minor design flaws with the bracing bars that don’t stay in place very well, and cheap padding inside that made me nervous that my derailleur was going to get bent in transit. After watching some yt videos I determined I could wrap some of the tender parts in old tshirts and that made me feel better. As for movatik, they were excellent to work with. We had to change the delivery address while they were getting ready to ship and they were quick to respond and very accommodating. They’ve definitely earned our continued business!A l.

Lightweight, sturdy, great protection! Saved me tons of time and money I would have otherwise spent renting a high end bike in Europe.barkfahrt

I wasn't expecting this quality for this price. easily packed, and shell seems strong enough to survive after many many flights. aydn p.

Très bonne housse de protection. J'y ai ajouté un support sous pédalier, une protection de fourche et une protection dérailleur pour compléter la protection car pas de fond rigide. 2 bémols: 1/ j'aurais aimé que les housses pour les roues ne soient pas dans la zone pédales pour éviter un risque d'appui brutal sur les jantes (prévoir démontage des pédales pour un transport plus à risque (train, avion)). juste une crainte car aujourd'hui rien de noté sur mes jantes. 2/ aucune poche de rangement pour accessoires à l'intérieur hormis celle pour les roues. C'est dommage. ça aurait été utile pour ranger axe roue, ou autre. Pour info mon utilisation se limite à l'utilisation de cette housse pour un transport dans ma voiture.Nico76

La protection partout est bien épaisse. je l'ai utilisé pour l'avion et pas de pb. Un bon compromis facile a transporter a l'épaule. Très bon rapport qualité prix.mdess64

I stumbled on RentLuggage when deeply searching for a bike travel bag after a "deal" elsewhere on a used bag fell through. So glad I found them. They are super responsive. The brand new bag arrived in a very reasonable amount if time. The value is better than I expected. The bag is more sturdy and stable than I was led to believe by reviews comparing it to the Evoc. I have yet to travel with the bag, but the bike (Giant Trance) packs up nicely. I am stoked to travel with it now.Ron R.

This bag is really well thought out, and seems made to last for years. I really don’t have anything negative to say about it, but wanted to pass along some notes for future buyers. I’m currently riding a Surly fatbike. It fits, but getting the wheels in their pockets takes a little work, as they pretty much max out the wheel pocket capacity. My tires are 3.7” or sometimes referred to as 4”. If you’re running anything larger, I’d be very surprised if you can squeeze them in. The other thing to keep a close eye on is your total weight. Since the bag weighs almost 18lbs, and currently Delta and American Airlines have a 50lb cap, things can get interesting. As it is, I have to pull multiple parts of my bike just to make weight, let alone think of including any extra gear in the bag. With those notes made, I’m really enjoying this bag. I’ve only used it on one trip so far, but finally being able to ride at my destination, without having to drop cash on a rental, is really nice, and I can’t wait for the next one.Trailcactus

Moved across the country and didn't trust the movers boxing up my bike and putting it in the truck so I bought this bag to fly it to my new home location. It has been wonderful. Held up super well to two cross country trips with multiple layovers and plane changes so it has been tossed around by airlines a good bit. It has plenty of space in it too! I was able to fit my 160mm travel XL 29er in with no problem and was even able to fit most of my riding kit as well. The bag does weigh about 18 pounds though so that is something to keep in mind when trying to stay under the standard 50lb weight limit for airlines.James

This product was delivered damaged. It had a 10mm hole in the bag. I have asked for a replacement bag as the bag was damaged during transport and I am worried the hole will get bigger. It has been two weeks now and no replacement bag has arrived.Jason

The bag is absolutely awesome. So easy to pack and protects everything so nicely. No need for extra material to protect the bike. The reason it’s not 5 stars is because there is no good top handle to pull the bike around the airport and it’s SO HEAVY. It’s almost impossible to get this bag under 70 lbs so it’s very pricey to fly with. So it’s durable and good protection but be prepared for over weight charges.Emac

This travel case was designed well to protect the bike even after an TSA agent opens the carrier to inspect it. Nothing will be rearranged after the search so the bike won't be damaged during the flight. Great design.Triple D

This case intrigued me because of the hard sided bottom and the integrated modular stand inside. The stand makes breaking down and building up the bike a breeze (way better than struggling on the floor). I should have realized that all these features come at a price . . . Airline oversized baggage. This beast weighs over 31 lbs, which means you are almost guaranteed to pay more at the counter unless your bike is under 19 lbs. The build quality is solid as is everything with Thule with the exception of the hardside bottom . . . Mine is warped/twisted, and even though this doesn't really effect the performance, it just looks wonky when rolling it through the airport as it leans overCCJumper

Went through first international trip perfectly. Note that the outer dimensions are very big – not all cars will fit it in. But the protection is worth it.Tim

Achat important pour moi ! Le produit déjà testé est vraiment parfait pour transporter un vélo en toute sécurité. L’équipe matériel -Velo a été très réactive car le timing était serré, ils m’ont appelé pour une livraison chez moi. Vraiment je recommande Materiel vélo !PHILIPPE C.

Great recommendation from the guys at Sigma. The Pakgo is a great bike box with brilliant functionality. Easily fits disc break bike, with plenty of extra room. Actually a lot larger internal space than expected. A really well thought out and designed box.AndyH

I just bought a new road bike with disc brakes and because my partner and I travel together, I thought I'd better get another bike box. I also have an Evoc semi rigid bag (very light, can stuff kit and clothes in) which I have travelled all over the world with no problems at all, and also have used a BikeBox Alan half a dozen times. I wanted to get something easier to manoeuvre around since I don't drive and rely on the tube / cabs to and from airports. The Evoc was fine but I'm a bit concerned about bending a rotor. The Bikebox Alan type boxes are awkwardly shaped and you can't fit 2 in a car, trying to get it on to the tube / bus would usually cause public outcry. Also, I have an xs bike with 650c wheels, I would just prefer the box to not be enormous. After lengthy research, I came across Topeak Pakgo X which seems to tick all the boxes and comes with a bike stand! I went to Sigma and mentioned I wanted to see the box, the kind lady in the shop literally pulled out everything from under the staircase and pulled the box out from right at the back so I could have a look. Full mark on customer service! Happy to report that the packing process was a breeze and the least messy / least faff of all boxes – thanks to the stand, the chain tension holder, the thoughtfully provided chainring wrap and handle bar velcro tape. I was originally concerned with compatibility issue with disc brake / through axle etc, but they've literally thought of everything and came with all attachments. With the bike (about 7.5kg), tools and a spare chainset (another story) in the box, it came to 22.2kg. Wheeling it through the airport was super easy, I could even wheel it with one hand on the box, one hand on a trolley. Check in staff didn't bat an eyelid, a few people in the queue marvelled at how nice the box is. The box arrived on the belt at Heathrow, so I unzipped and checked it's content, all in tack and not a scratch. Obviously it was the day when the lifts didn't work at Heathrow, I was forced to take it down the escalator… interestingly, it fitted perfectly on one step! Phew…. and on to the Piccadilly line it went and it fitted snugly at the end of a carriage out of the way. I wheeled it over some ramps and 400m of pavement home. In the sale, it was similar price to a Bikebox Alan or Velovault, slightly more expensive than an Evoc bag or Bonza, but I reckon this really is the bee's knees. Instead of what other companies do – keep copying each other, Topeak came up with a brand new idea and addressed to what a travelling cyclist's need. Having a stand to take the bike apart and putting it back together is totally the way forward.EmCh0

This case is huge. Not sure it is the best design in terms of functionality. I should have done more research but went by the brand. Should know better.David T.

Loved this case at first. The stand makes it easy to break down and pack box. It is very heavy but I could deal with that. It does, however, have a fatal design flaw. The wings on the front of the bike stand that hook into the case are plastic! They broke on the first use! Extremely frustrating for a nearly $700 case. No worries I thought. Just call thule and get a new plastic piece. They refused to warrant because I can not locate my receipt. (local bike shop went out of business and would keep digital records but can't get that now) So I tried to just purchase the part but after months of trying to get a response from Thule customer service they would not let me just purchase the plastic piece. Now I must resort to purchasing the whole click rail at $150 plus shipping just to make the case usable again. Fragile parts mixed with Horrible customer service is a deal breaker!!!Former Thule customer

The hardshell RoundTrip bike case is extremely good at protecting your frame/components. Period. Tradeoffs are the following: 1. not great for rolling place-to-place on the back of just a set of small rear wheels 2. rear wheels cracked on cobblestone roads while traveling across EU 3. plastic handles for pulling case break off because the screws loosen easily 4. connecting the 2 halves of the case is lousy especially when airline baggage inspectors open and attempt to reconnect case 5. the internal bike stand has a thru-bolt that defaced the paint on the tip of my fork 6. bike case is extremely heavy and you'll probably pay airline for exceeding weight thresholdFactorBikeOwner

After using the Transition case to fly from MA to Colorado and back, all of my initial doubts about the case were eliminated. A truly easy case to travel with! Yes, it is a bit larger and heavier than traditional clamshell cases, but not significantly. About 20 inches DIM larger (L W H) and about 5lbs heavier. My brother traveled the same trip with a clamshell case great case, but the Transition's vertical orientation and rail mount system proved to be much more travel friendly. Little disassembly of my bike was required to fit in the Transition case. The front wheel was removed and the forks locked into the fork mount rail. I pulled the rear wheel and swapped in a spare rear hub/cassette/skewer and left my rear derailleur mounted. This protected my rear triangle and tensioned the chain to keep it from damaging the frame. I also removed the saddle/post and handlebar/stem. Bar/stem was zip tied to top tube and forks. Entire frame was covered with pipe foam, but since the case does not contact the frame, this was for extra precaution only. Wheelset was placed in the provided wheel bags and the top cover was locked in place using the two ratchet buckles. I secured a TSA combination lock through the D rings. TSA opened and inspected the Transition case in both directions, but there was no evidence of inspection, other than the TSA information tag inside. Usually cases (ski, bicycle, etc.) are not repacked or sealed the same after TSA inspection. I assume because of the simplicity of closure, the Transition case was completely resealed exactly as I had packed it. Conversely, my brother's clamshell case had 4 straps left unsecured by TSA. The baggage handlers in Denver commented how easy the case was for them to handle when they returned it to me. The Transition case has a few very minor scuffs after travel, but unless inspected closely it still looks new. All hardware and handles remained securely attached and survived the trip with no damage. The vertical orientation of the Transition case makes it very stable and easy to maneuver. Most cases roll in a horizontal position, which can make navigating narrow spaces and crowded airport terminals challenging. The Transition case is about 6 inches taller than clamshell cases, but it rolled (upright) into the rear of a minivan with plenty of clearance. I did have to lay the case on its side to transport in a midsize SUV. Upon arrival at my destination, I slid the stem/bar back on the steerer, realigned, and set proper torque. Did the same with post/saddle I removed the hub/cassette assembly and fitted my rear wheel. Finally, I removed the bike from the rail mount and installed my front wheel. Ready to ride! For the parts of my trip where transportation of bike by vehicle was required, I used the open (top removed) Transition case as a rail mount carrier in the back of a mini van. A very stable and protected way to transport that only required removal of the front and rear wheels. Seeing how well the Transition case traveled to my destination, I no longer had ANY doubts about traveling with the Transition. Only suggestion might be a backup strap (rubber or velcro) to lock the rear of the rail into the bottom of the case just as a precaution in case the primary lock mechanism is dislodged by large impact. Perfect case Thule!! Thanx.sitzmark

The bag is absolutely awesome. So easy to pack and protects everything so nicely. No need for extra material to protect the bike. The reason it’s not 5 stars is because there is no good top handle to pull the bike around the airport and it’s SO HEAVY. It’s almost impossible to get this bag under 70 lbs so it’s very pricey to fly with. So it’s durable and good protection but be prepared for over weight charges.Emac

This travel case was designed well to protect the bike even after an TSA agent opens the carrier to inspect it. Nothing will be rearranged after the search so the bike won't be damaged during the flight. Great design.Triple D

This case intrigued me because of the hard sided bottom and the integrated modular stand inside. The stand makes breaking down and building up the bike a breeze (way better than struggling on the floor). I should have realized that all these features come at a price . . . Airline oversized baggage. This beast weighs over 31 lbs, which means you are almost guaranteed to pay more at the counter unless your bike is under 19 lbs. The build quality is solid as is everything with Thule with the exception of the hardside bottom . . . Mine is warped/twisted, and even though this doesn't really effect the performance, it just looks wonky when rolling it through the airport as it leans overCCJumper