Bike bag vs. Bike case?

Ruari
Ruari Posts: 217
edited March 2009 in Road buying advice
Hi, I'm looking at taking my bike (road bike, Bianchi 1885) overseas with me and would like to know which would be the better purchase?
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Pros & Cons:
    Case Pros: prevents crush/point damage e.g. carbon /alloy frames
    Case Cons: More expensive; heavy: excess baggage fees & when it get drops it can break; storage; not all as strong as you'd think
    Bag Pros: cheaper, lightweight, easier to carry; less excess baggage fees; unlikely to get trashed by baggage handlers; easier to store
    Bag Cons: poor crush/point damage protection

    A bag is fine for the likes of cars/trains/Eurostar but less so for flying. Baggage handlers are more inclined to handle a lightweight bike bag carefully whereas a heavy bike case does get the worst level of abuse - any bike in a case is unlikely to survive a long drop onto tarmac - it happens. I've got a Ritchey Breakaway - no more excess baggage fees and steel frame can take a few knocks. If travelling frequently, consider a titanium frame.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • FatLarry
    FatLarry Posts: 209
    What's the common opinion regarding EVA bike pods?

    I see that Wiggle have started selling one now, a bit cheaper than the Polaris.

    Best or worst of both worlds?
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