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). The Orucase Sub62 is ultra small and light, but requires extensive disassembly of the bike. The Scicon AeroComfort Road requires only wheel removal. courtesy All the extra protective materials sound heavy to some, but EVOC thought ahead. The travel case has clip on wheels and extra handles so you can maneuver through airports, bus and train stations, or just getting into your hotel room. However, weighing in at 12.2kg means it should sneak under most airline weight controls. The company has sweated the small stuff, too: the clasps are quality, it's easy to close and it rolls great.

Before choosing a case, have an idea of how much bike disassembly/assembly you’re comfortable with. E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, and they come in a variety of styles, including road, mountain, and hybrid. Due to the added weight of the battery and motor, e-bikes require a larger box than traditional bikes. The box dimensions for an e-bike are usually around 55 x 28 x 10 inches (140 x 71 x 25 cm). Hybrid Bikes The inflatable parts of the case are on both sides of the frame and give the same protection as a hard case but without the extra weight. Different bike brands offer bike boxes with varying dimensions according to the bike type they hold. For example, a trek bike box has different dimensions depending on the bike type. The generic cardboard bike box size from Trek has 148 x 24 x 86 cm dimensions. Different Types of Bicycles and Their Box DimensionsEither way, you’ll still need to follow certain guidelines to ship an electronic bike with Lithium Batteries, such as: So read on for all the information you need to get your road, gravel or triathlon bike from Point A to Point B without any problems. Your bicycle box can be described as luggage if the total distance doesn’t exceed 62 inches. In that case, the sum value of adding the length, height, and width shouldn’t be more than 62 inches. PRO TIP: Before removing your seat post from the frame, mark your seat height with masking or electrical tape (you could do this with a marker as well, if you don't mind the mark on your post). When you get to your destination, there will be no guess work involved! Protect Bike

It is weatherproof, scratch-resistant, eco-friendly, and 12 times stronger yet lighter than ABS plastic.When sending a bike, we always recommend using 'the H seal', which means taping down the centre of the box, and then across each of the smaller ends. Add handholds A tape measure is important for measuring the dimensions of your bike to ensure that you get the right size bike box. Cushioning

Wrap some bubblewrap or similar material around the rear wheel axel to prevent it poking through box and damaging the thread. Protect the frame With the protective inserts, its weight only goes up to 24 pounds, which does not take that much extra off of your airline baggage weight limit for you to skip receiving the extra protection of a hard case. Many airlines allow passengers to bring bikes on board for an additional fee, but the requirements and fees vary depending on the airline and destination. You should expect significant duties when trying to import eBikes into certain countries. Like the European Union, some have imposed Anti-Dumping duties to prevent the market from being flooded with low-cost eBikes which would hurt local manufacturers.

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The case’s lid is made of highly durable polycarbonate and the pressure-proof P600D PU sides are strengthened with removed hard plastic rods. Given that a 43 by 11 by 32 inches bicycle box is designed for medium bikes, you’ll need a smaller bike size to fit a kid’s bike. In such a case, I recommend a bicycle box with dimensions 47.2 by 9.8 by 30.7 inches. This is a really important step in case there are any problems with the delivery of your bike. How to send a bike VeloVault2 bike box has a new carrying handle, longer wheelbase, improved strut design and it is roof box ready. Oh, and it's now bright blue... other colours are available if that's not to your liking. Thule makes hard-shell bike cases that make it one of the most protective cases on the market. It would be a good choice for those who travel internationally with bikes for pleasure or races.