Bicycle Cardboard Box - Double Walled Solid Cardboard Bike Box for Packing, Storing & Shipping | Best for Bikes, Mirrors, TV & Artworks | with Handles and Extra Strength | Multiple Sizes

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Spending a little bit of time getting the bike prepared for travel is an essential step and something you can’t afford to cut corners on. We would suggest allowing at least an hour per bike from start to finish which includes getting the box ready as well. It always takes a bit longer than you think, especially the first time you do it. Our advice is to allow plenty of time for this step and make sure everything that could possibly be damaged is well protected. Leave the rear wheel on! Here we go through the basics of boxes so you have a better idea of how they are made, how heavy they are, how big they are, and how much they cost. There are many different brands and models of boxes available in the market which means there is a lot of variation for all of these factors. Cardboard Hard-shelled Soft-shelled Construction of a travel case A standout feature is the removable front castor wheel. This clips onto the aluminium handle so the bag sits level, allowing you to steer it in any direction with just your little finger in one of the three topmost handles. You could even secure a lanyard to your belt if your hands are full, which makes for a very convenient airport experience.

For example, our gravel bikes weigh around 12kg each. If we were to buy a case that weighed over 11kg we would be over the 23kg limit most airlines set for luggage. 3. How often will you be using your bike box? In fairness, it may seem crazy to you as it's 'only chain lube'. Now, carriers have a duty of care regarding the safety of the aeroplane. The Dangerous Goods Regulations have been developed over the years to classify what is safe and what is potentially not safe to be carried in hand luggage, hold luggage and cargo on aeroplanes, which are obviously even more strict for passenger aeroplanes. There are items that are down right banned, others that have restrictions and those that pose no risk.I used to work as a baggage handler at Boston in the 90's and we would just put bikes straight in the hold. I think we used to deflate the tyres. The bikes would go in the rear hold (on most planes) where all the loose bags went.

Most airlines have a maximum baggage size of 62 linear inches ( length + height + width = Linear total). Few try to say a bike box has to fit within this sizing which is impossible for most types of bike. The reason you don’t want high air pressure in the tyres when flying is the risk of them exploding! Don’t remove all of the air or you could risk damaging the rims, however. Because it’s cheap and easily replaceable, you don’t mind throwing it out on the other end of your journey or passing it on to another cyclist If you want to make a rough calculation of a bike and bikes boxes total weight, try this simple equation:Scicon is another major brand in the hard case bike box field, also proclaiming to be manufacturer of the “world’s toughest bike case”, with its AeroTech Evolution TSA, weighing in at 12kg.

Once everything is together, make sure no parts are moving and everything is well-padded. Add padding to the seat post and cover the seat (to protect the material).Bike allowed free if with luggage allowances– this column identifies whether an airline charges a separate fee for bikes. Remember that for the bike (or any luggage) to be considered free it must be within the allowed weight and dimensions. If it is outside of these then normal excess baggage fees will apply.