Thule RoundTrip Sport Bike Case
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A heavy-duty travel case for your road, mountain or 'cross bike, the Thule RoundTrip Sport Bike Case features a tough shell and smooth-rolling wheels.
Shop similar products- Internal dividers keep wheels separated from frame to prevent scratching
- Integrated wheels roll smoothly, making it easy to transport to and from the terminal
- Outer dimensions are 47 x 30.5 x 10.5 in., inner dimensions are 45 x 28.5 x 10 in.
- The Thule RoundTrip Sport Bike Case is UPS- and airline-approved
Made in USA.
View the Thule Roundtrip Product LineView all Thule Bike Travel Cases| Best Use | Cycling Travel |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | Polyethylene |
| Dimensions | 47 x 30.5 x 10.5 inches |
| Weight | Unavailable |
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Flimsy buckles could be improved
The buckles are easily broken, and Thule only offers a replacement of the entire strap assembly. Fortunately you can buy a 2 inch 'single adjust ride release buckle' from a number of companies if this happens to you. I ordered two from Strapworks to replace broken buckles on my case & they worked perfectly.
Shipping disater
The case was a great idea for an Arizona excursion. The bike fit with some finessing- i have a large full suspension 29er - closing it fully was a challenge with the buckles and straps- which leads me to the core issue- TSA had a major issue opening, inspecting and properly closing it on both sets of flights - this is NOT one to use for air travel.
Heavy and difficult
I hate this case. I have used it on trips to Canada, France, UK and Japan. My XL Ti road bike just bearly fits. My wheels were crushed on one trip, breaking spokes (luckily on the return flight). TSA has various success inspecting and closing correctly. The biggest complaint however is how heavy it is! With the bike only it weighs in right at 50 lbs, often adding over weight charges. And it’s a very cumbersome lay-flat rolling design, which contributes to baggage handlers piling luggage on top of it.
Don’t waste your money
Wow. What a terrible design. My small frame 27.5” wheel xc bike is just barely too big. And when I did finally figure out a way to squeeze it in, the ratchet straps are so worthless you can’t get them to stay tight to keep the shell together. And one of the plastic rivets (seriously? Plastic?) is already popping out. I’ve never returned something after opening it but this is definitely going back.
Works well
As with all Thule products, it's well-designed and sturdy. Unfortunately the airline broke one of the plastic buckles on my second flight with it. Bummer.
It works for Full suspension MTB 5 inch travel
I used this case for airline travel from East Coast to Utah. Although it is a pain to drag through the airport, and you have to go to their "special" pickup area because it can't come out with normal checked luggage, it does protect the bike. I always put extra parts and such in the case, but stay below the airlines max weight for the bike and box (usually 75 pounds). Build your bike in the Motel/Hotel and stash. Sometimes there is a secure hotel storage area for large luggage as well. Once you learn how to pack a bike (YouTube) it only takes 20 minutes. And your bike arrives with you getting there and getting home.
Doesn't fit 27.5" mountain bikes well
I used this box to fly from Mexico to B.C. and from Switzerland to Montana and California. Despite what the bike shop told me, this box barely fits a mountain bike with 27.5" wheels. I needed to deflate my tires (so the tubless sealant dried up), remove my fork and handlebars. After all that, the case would still not close flush. Every time I traveled, I prayed that the rear triangle would not get crushed. While my bike has survived the rear buckles have broken and the straps frayed. I also notice that TSA doesn't do a good job of rearranging pieces after opening the box.
Beware, your disc brakes may get bent
We rented one of these on 2 occasions. A small (50cm) road bike with caliper brakes fit fine. But a small Quintana Roo Triathlon bike with disc brakes turned out to be too wide. When we arrived at the race, both the front and rear brake rotors were bent. Luckily, a local shop had a spare part for one rotor, and was able to true the other. The instruction say nothing about removing brake rotors. You might also want to remove the rear derailleur cage. And it's pretty heavy to drag one of these all over an airport.
Rotors stay on
For any bike other than an overly complicated tribike, this case works great. Sure you'll need to remove your handlebars, but most cases require that as well and I have full confidence in most cyclists ability to remove and install four bolts. I've packed a 650b medium sized gravel bike with bikepacking gear in this case as well as a 29er medium sized 120mm mountain bike. So leave your rotors on and enjoy the world.
Worst purchase ever
I just purchased this for a bike trip out west and I have zero confidence my bike will arrive unbroken. If TSA opens this you mine as well buy a new bike. Buy a different case