There are sounds that seem to trigger very specific stimuli in people. As soon as a baggage carousel starts moving with its typical "Taktaktak", air travellers jostle, jostle and push their way to the very front of the black shingled conveyor belt in order - one might assume - to embrace a long-lost friend safe and sound. This is understandable when the cargo is not fine rib underwear, but a much-loved bicycle.
To ensure that your favourite item is transported safely out of the cargo hold, it should be packed appropriately. We show you how and put six bike cases through their paces. Two hard cases and four soft cases are loaded, loaded, pulled, crushed and dropped by us. But first things first. The search for the right means of transport begins with the wheel size. The test candidates should be able to swallow a 21-inch fully. To set the hurdle a little higher: Wheel size 29 inches.
The test results of these panniers can be found below as a PDF download:
- B & W Bike Bag
- Elite Vaison
- Evoc Bike Travel Bag
- Pro Bike Transport Bag Mega
- Rose flight case Touringcase
- Scicon Aerocomfort MTB
Downloads:
Stefan Frey
Editor
