Travelling with your bike to the Hoi An Vietnam International Triathlon needn’t be a stressful matter as it is very easy to fly with your bike as luggage. Most airlines are used to people travelling with a bicycle and if your bike is boxed correctly, it makes for a relatively hassle free experience.
Boxing your bicycle correctly is one of the most important aspects when travelling with your bike to an event. Although expensive and heavy, a dedicated hard case bicycle box (such as those by TC1, SciCon and Elite) virtually guarantees that your bike will arrive in one piece at your destination. However, for those who are budget conscious, there are other more cost effective options which can almost offer as much protection as a hard case if packed correctly. Outlined below are the advantages and disadvantages to the different products available on the market today:
BOX TYPE |
PROS |
CONS |
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• Lightweight
• Very cheap (or free)
• Easily Available
• Ideal for the one time traveller |
• Less protective than a bike bag or box
• More difficult to pack than a bike bag or box
|
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• Lightweight
• Cheap
• Padded Protection
• Easy to store at home
• Ideal for the occasional traveller
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• Does not protect your bike from big impacts
• Lots of preparation protecting your bike is required
|
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• Ultimate in protection
• Very easy to pack
• Secure
• Additional space for kit
• Ideal for those who travel
regularly with bikes
|
• Heavy (14.5kg for example)
• Bulky
• Expensive
• Large storage space needed at home
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Whichever option you choose, any good local bike store should be able to pack your bike quickly, easily and securely for you at a small fee (ensure that they have put everything in the box once it is packed). Alternatively, if you are confident in your bike mechanical skills, follow our easy do-it-yourself and you should soon be able to pack your bike in its box in under 15 minutes!
