Rose Bike Box - Any Experiences?

MattC2C

Hi all,

I'm thinking of buying a bike box. I'm aware of Bike Box Alan but the price tag is a bit steep.

I've had a look online at the Rose Bike Box (looks very similar to the Canyon bike box). It's a lot cheaper however I'm concerned about the middle of the case: Does it bow inwards significantly when there is a large load applied to it in the middle?

If anyone has any personal experiences I would appreciate your time in replying and helping me.

Best regards,

Matt

gethinceri

I've got one, sturdy enough, if you have concerns stick a block of polstyrene in the centre of the frame, difficult if you have wheel bags though.

MattC2C

Thanks for the reply

Great idea RE: the polystyrene blocks.

proto

It's the same as the B+W bike box that used to be sold by http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-box-hire/ but it seems they now only hire them out.

I've got one, bought mine from http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/b-w- ... ack-210241 , paid about £150 for it in a sale. Had it about 4 years and it's probably done a dozen or so flights without mishap. Easy to pack, sturdy enough, easy to push about. Cheap and does the job. Bikes have never suffered any damage.

However, not as sturdy as BBA in my opinion. The wheels are a bit small, and the bottom can scrape on rough ground/kerbs, wearing away the heads of the rivets holding the hinge to the plastic. It hasn't failed but it eventually will (I've replaced a few rivets).

I lent it to someone who managed to break the pull handle (it's not designed for lifting), Roof Box Co have spares, I believe.

Subsequently I have bought a BBA from a mate and it's a level above in terms of sturdiness.

So, okay for light use, but not as durable as some more expensive alternatives, in my experience.

PS if you do buy one, the Bike Discount version is cheaper and includes two wheel bags (which you will need)