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Thule Round Trip Bike Case

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This rugged bike case keeps your bike safe and sound while it's out of your sight.

Accommodates both road and mountain bikes and is UPS shippable
Gear bags for clothes, tools and more make packing and unpacking your bike painless
Super durable polyethylene construction
Can be locked for additional security; lock not included

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Thule Round Trip Bike Case Customer Reviews

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Thule Round Trip Bike Case

3.6

(based on 11 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (6)
Durable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Road bikes (6)
Bring it with you (3)
Road biking (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

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Sep

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Did not performed as expected

By Ramon

from Mexico City, Mexico

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Good Bike Protection

Cons

Handle Not Robust

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

The handle was stitched sideways therefore it became unstitched in the first trip. If the handle is not working the trip becomes very annoying. I think this is a manufacturing error, but is not a cheap product that won't last even one way trip. Definetely I would like it lasts one year at least without having trouble with stitches...

Service and delivery comments:

The delivery and information about pick up was excellent.

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Jan

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good but awkward

By santa

from Alaska

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

I used this and a Performance case to transport two bikes recently. Both worked fine but the Thule was awkard to haul and downright difficult moving through tight spaces. The Performance case rolled nicely on four wheels and was much easier to close. TSA failed to place the top section over the foam when they put it back together, leaving a foot of foam sticking out one end of the Thule. That won't happen as easily with the hinged Performance case. The Thule is a good case but the two wheel drag-along and lid attachment issues make it less than excellent.

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

TOUGH BUT TIGHT

By Tuscany bound

from West Vancouver, BC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Fits inside FIAT
Protects bike well
Rugged
Wheels ok

Cons

Heavy-ish
Poor inside fastening

Best Uses

Bring it With You
Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

In as much as this product gets your bike to its destination in good condition, it's worth buying. I used it to convey my carbon road bike to Italy and only by removing my saddle, post and pedals at the airport was I able to bring the case under the 50lb limit. Securing the bike inside the box took more improvisation that should be necessary. The buckles on supplied inside straps are useless and you definitely need to remove the rear derailleur. I used a lot of pipe insulation to protect surfaces. The case fits nicely on the back seat of a small car. Be sure to mark your case when flying. Thule cases are ubiquitous. Mine was picked up by another eager cyclist in error.

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Mar

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Tank of a box

By Lefty RIder

from Boise, Idaho

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

I love this box. We are moving to Turkey and we have to ship our bikes USPS. I was worried that they wouldn't take it because of weight size etc but they did. I would be careful with the weight as you can add 30 lbs on your bike and it has to be below 70 lbs. The Box had step by step instructions for disassembly and I had to take the derailure off the bike, no biggie, there was plenty of room inside for a small mountain bike. I would recommend this product. IT is high quality.

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Jul

2010

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

So far so good

By ericcire

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Airline
Road Bikes
USPS

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

I just wanted to quickly share something I learned after talking with both FedEx and the USPS. FedEx quoted me $450 to ship my bike. After a short conversation with USPS they quoted about $110. What I realized, and I give THULE credit for this, is that the dimensions of the case are nearly exactly 130 inches according to the bizarre method the USPS uses to measure packages. This happens to be the upper limit of packages accepted by the post office. Another inch in any direction would have made the box unable to be shipped via USPS thus costing me $340 more to send.

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Nov

2009

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Thule 699 Round Trip Bike Travel Case

By free wheeling

from Washington state

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Interior Space Tight

Best Uses

Bring it With You
Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

Purchased this for my son, who frequently travels with his Novarro mtn bike. He loves it! As with all of his other Thule products (he has a fair whack of them), this one has excellent construction and materials. His one criticism - the tight interior space. My son uses his own packing material because the material Thule supplied is too thick to use with his bike. As another reviewer pointed out, extra parts need to be removed from the bike for bigger frames & wheels, which means carrying extra tools - but that's not an issue for someone who doesn't mind spending a few extra minutes working on the bike.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WHEN CHECKING THIS CASE WITH AIRLINES, IT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AS A BIKE/RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT TRAVEL BAG/CASE TO AVOID THE OVERSIZE BAGGAGE SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS!!!!!!!

I believe another reviewer also made this same comment. My son has had NO PROBLEM with any of the airlines he has flown to date (domestic or international) when he checks this case and declares it as a BIKE/RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT travel bag/case. The only time he was questioned on this case was when he flew a short hop on a small turbo prop plane as part of one of his trips. Prior to booking his flight, he gave the airline the link to the REI page so they could get the specs and see a picture of the case. This resolved the problem and he was told to bring the case and declare it as a bike travel case to avoid additional charges.

[NOTE: If you are unsure about baggage regulations for the airline you are flying, call ahead and talk to the airline or bring the case to the airline baggage counter at your local airport several weeks prior to your trip to have it checked and approved by an airline representative. Be sure your bike is in the case so it can be weighed and measured for pre-flight approval. Ask for documentation verifying that the Thule 699 meets airline requirements for baggage check as a bike travel case or recreational equipment case.]

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Oct

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Fits it all

By wipeout

from DC

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Good Grip
Rugged

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Bring it With You

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

I borrowed this box to fly a mountain bike across the country for a race. Everything fit just fine and Delta took it for an oversized fee.On the return trip the total weight came in over 50lbs (bike is <25lbs) and had I to take out a bunch of stuff just to get it to 52 lbs at the checkin. Eventually they let the 2lbs slide and decided not to charge me an extra $90 for the 2lbs over weight.The good:I was never worried about bike survivingThe case is easy to rollThe not so good:Expect to be charged for oversized luggage ~$175Be prepared to pay $90 more if you're overweight

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May

2009

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good travel case

By bill fresh

from Phoenix AZ

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

Couple of previous reviewers had issues with the concept of taking the bicycle apart. However, this will be common to all travel cases and I review it as such. Disclaimer: I cannot provide a direct comparison to other brands - in the past I have only used a sturdy cardboard bike box from a local bike shop (one in which high-end bikes are usually shipped).
The case is very sturdy, which makes it slightly heavy. If you have a larger frame bike, it will be tight. Don't be surprised if you have to locate a YouTube video to figure out how to put it in the box. Just an inch of extra width would help, but it is doable if the axles are removed (+/- derailleur). Once the bike is in, you can add some more equipment as there are pockets of space that are not used up. The wheels are sturdy and work great!I have used this box on several trips (air and ground) and was impressed with the protection it provided.
When flying, do not check this in as oversized luggage - it is true, some airlines will not take a box of these dimensions. However, if you check it in as "sports equipment" or "bicycle case", virtually all of them will take it. In my experience, there was no weight limit when checking it this way. The prices for bike transport have gone up lately, but this applies to all bike boxes, including this one.
I give it 4/5 stars for the limited width of the box.

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Apr

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This case is great

By AKRunner_Biker

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting/City
Extreme Sports
Road Biking

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

I have used this case for the last four years. I want to say the case is extremely durable. I have packed my cross bike with a rear rack in it and had no damage. I do take the derailure off the frame to keep from damaging it. Ten trips down and more to come, the case is great. The airlines do charge an oversize fee, but now they also charge for the second piece of luggage so it doesn't hurt as much.

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Mar

2009

(6 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Too Big for Airplanes

By im2suns

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Thule Round Trip Bike Case:

I purchased this product to fly with my bike to Portland for the Pacific coast trail. However, it is to large to even qualify as oversized luggage on most carriers. I have not found a carrier that will accept it even paying for oversize container. It has nice wheels and would be ideal for luggage. [...] It is a very good way to ship a bike when properly packed although I used extra padding than they gave me. It performed much better than cheaper plastic and cardboard my friends used.Check the airline website and the dimensions for this product and you will see it is just a few inches too big.