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Packing up your bike shouldnt require training. The new Thule Round Trip travel case provides room for all your gear and the confidence that it will stay put.


Ideal for transporting your bike for long trips and travel, Thule's Round Trip Bike Travel Case provides plenty of room for your bike and gear and will stay in place during your travels. The case will mount to your existing Thule rack. Measuring 47 inches long by 30.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall, this case is made with rugged polyethylene. Key Details: Rugged polyethylene construction Accommodates both road bikes and mountain bikes Includes gear bags for tools, clothes, and more Secured with a sturdy strap system and wheels for easy handling Measures 47 inches long by 30.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall About Thule To say that Thule?s beginnings in the U.S. were humble would be an understatement. Founding member Ake Skeppner sold products at windsurf competitions on the New England shoreline, exhibited the product line at a number of different trade shows, and even canvassed local retailers in the greater New York area, all from his "office"--a now-famous station wagon. Initial success was found in the small but growing sport of windsurfing where a strong, reliable roof rack was an indispensable piece of equipment. This was quickly followed by success in the ski business where Thule's Swedish heritage certainly helped the product gain rapid acceptance. By the mid-1980s, the company sold products directly to ski and windsurfing shops but sold through distributors to address the large and growing bike business. A risky decision was made to terminate these distributor relationships and sell direct to retailers through a network of independent sales representatives. Much of the company's market success today can be traced to that decision. Shortly after, Ake hired an engineer and set up a small assembly plant in Elmsford, New York in order to design and manufacture bike carriers that would offer the features demanded by the U.S. consumer and compete effectively with other racks on the market. The company has since grown rapidly through product innovation, a commitment to quality, and the continuance of a strong entrepreneurial spirit as well as continuing to evolve their products to meet the needs of users.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Does the job as expected, February 5, 2010

I bought this suitcase to transport my road bike and so far it has worked very well. First you may be surprised by how big it is, but it can't really be any smaller if it is to fit a full-size frame. It's also kinda heavy (much heavier than the bike), but that's not a bad thing - it needs to be to be sturdy enough. Packing is made easy by provided accessories, but I suggest getting some insulating foam for extra protection.

I fly with British Airlines and never had trouble getting it on the plane. Not only can you exceed the dimensions limits and weight limits, they even take sport equipment free-of-charge in addition to your regular luggage. Once the suitcase got delayed and did not make a transfer (I guess extra size items take longer) but was delivered the same night right to my doorstep, so even saved me the bother of fitting it in the car.

Speaking of which, this suitcase fits in a Yaris with two regular suitcases :). Definitely a good buy if you value your bike and need to travel with it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Bike transported with no damage, January 10, 2010

The good: this is a robust case made of tough plastic, and certainly able to withstand air transport and handling. I flew from the east coast of the US to Australia, involving two changes, with no problems. The case contained a plastic separator and two foam pads to separate the wheels from the bike, and to keep the bike padded; two bags to contain tools, two chain protectors, two straps inside the case to hold the bike in place, 6 thick straps outside to close the case, and partly recessed wheels to make the case easy to move around. I also got plastic fork and chainstay separators from the bike shop for extra security when moving the bike, though the instructions claim this is not needed.

Problems: the biggest problem with the case is weight, though I guess this is true of all hard bike cases. I have a 54cm Cannondale Synapse Alloy road bike, and this plus the case came to 50lbs, excluding pedals, seat, and tools (which I put in my other case). Depending on the airline, this might result in additional baggage fees. A second potential problem: the bike wheels rested against the bottom of the case, and there were scratches in the plastic where the hubs were in contact (I had removed the skewers, as per instructions). I did not see damage to the hubs, but any impact on the case would be transmitted directly to them: there was no protection there. Other cases (eg the Serfas one) have three layers of foam, rather than two, which gets around this problem. That said, the wheels were not pushed too hard against the side of the case, and could move inwards against the foam padding, but you might want to add some extra bits of foam just in case. Third, the case might be a bit small for larger bike frames (this was not a problem for mine). Fourth, you'll need to wrap the parts (eg handlebars) in bubble wrap to stop them rubbing against each other and damaging the frame: this extra packing step is not particularly clear from the product description. Finally, the case has only one handle: fine to pull it around, but not so useful when lifting it into cars, etc. A second handle on the back would have been useful.

One more thing to bear in mind when flying overseas: if you are flying back to the US and have a connecting flight within the US, TSA makes you check your luggage through customs, rather than letting it through to the final destination. Some airlines (eg US Airways) use this as an opportunity to charge an additional $100 excess baggage fee, on top of the one charged by your main carrier. So check the airline policy before booking your ticket.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
UPS billing, October 1, 2009

Please know that when ordering this product, UPS rounds up to the next inch. Therefore this bike case is automatically put in the 90 billable pounds. The amount of shipping is more than doubled if UPS rounded down. Too bad.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
so far so good!, March 17, 2009

This case appears to be well built and capable of thwarting the baggage handlers most aggressive attempts at destruction... we'll see :)

If you're looking for sizing, so far, Road bikes (58cm frame size)seem to fit in with ease, and it fits my 18" Kona Cindercone with simple removal of just wheels, pedals, seat and handlbars, with loads of room to spare... Ive not tried it, but it looks like it would fit my 19" full suss bike (Specialized Enduro) - but that will probably require removal of rear shock just to cut the length down a bit.

The box itself isnt too heavy, but it is bulky - extra baggage fees for most airlines these days!.. that said, theres loads of extra room to stash most of your spares and bike kit too.

I have an in ternational flight to test this box on in a few weeks. I'll post a follow up to see how it holds up!

I like the kit bags they include!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Thule Round Trip Bike Case, October 28, 2008

Worried about the actual packing but all for naught! The placement and packing was easy. The case traveled well and no damage to contents. Needs another handle on the sides. I used a locking carabineer on each side to compensate.