![]() ![]() So far I have had no problems, but I'm thinking about adding some thick heavy foam to the wheel bags to offer more protection for the wheels. The wheels sit between the side and the frame, so I can envision a scenario where a lot of weight is placed on the side of the case, and the wheel is supporting that weight with a small contact area against the frame. Thin carbon wheels I am more concerned about. In practice, it comes down to how well you pack, Properly packed, there is no way your frame can get damaged, I think you could run over it with a truck and have it come out without a scratch. However, it is not really soft, it is solid metal on the bottom, and has a plastic liner on the side, so it is really only the zipper area that is "soft". It has really nice wheels and rolls well also.Īs far as protection, the idea of a "soft" case seems a little weak, I agree. This becomes a big deal when you hit some stairs. Third, you can carry the BikePro case with a shoulder strap, rather than having to roll it (assuming you are a fairly sturdy person). Other airlines give you like 80 pounds, which is much better. With the hard case going 35 pounds, you better have a pretty light bike. On some airlines, you only get 50 pounds for the bike unless you want to pay the overweight fee. It can be stored in a smaller space also (wrap a couple of luggage straps around it and it rolls up to about half it's height. The one I am talking about is the BikePro case, as compared to a hard shell case like Tri All 3.įirst of all, it can be shoved into the back seats and trunks of cars that you would never get a simialr sized hard case in, ie a normal taxi or rental car. There are some reasons to go with the soft case. If you know you will only ride road, then just get the road bike.Ģ015 USAT Long Course National Champion (M50-54) WHen I know I am riding it alike a mountain bike I put on a 12x32 cassette. (Lack of suspension makes rocky areas tough.) I have a tripple, and a Deore XT rear derailluer. I put on knobby tires, and I can ride almost anywhere you would go on a mountain bike. I put on slick tires and a clip on bar, and it is my race bike. Plus, the Ritchey case is sized within the limits of all current airline guidlines. Also, the Ritchey rides really well you don't know you are on a "travel" bike. Not to mention just getting into the airport and hotels is a hastle. The hard cases, while the best way to pack a normal bike, are hard to fit into a lot of cars. It packs and reassembles quickly, and when in the case it travels easily. Well, the Ritchey quickly became my first bike, and now pretty much the only bike I ride. I bought it thinking it would be my "second" bike, as I have a titanium cyclocross bike and a Kestrel 500. I would at least consider buying a Ritchey Breakaway. ![]()
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