![]() ![]() SciCon Aerotech Evolution: 45L x 37H x 14W = 96 Dim (27lbs) This isn't a "car case", so unlike the Thule 699 which will mount to roof rails, your ground transportation needs to be large - SUV, P/U, minivan.Īctual exterior dimensions: 54.5L x 36H x 16.5W = Dim 107 inches Top handle for lifting and a pull-handle on the front for easy rolling. Two D-rings allow for a TSA lock to secure top and bottom together.įor a large case, it is exceptionally easy and balanced to maneuver. If these are engaged properly, the case is very rigid and solid when latched. Two rear prongs lock into holes in the rear of the case. ![]() Two ratchet straps basically work the same as an instep strap on cycling shoes. The closure latch/locking mechanism is easy for anyone familiar with ratcheting straps. ![]() I slip plumbing foam over the entire frame/fork for extra precaution. Wheels go into two padded sleeves and are placed on either side of the frame. The fork mount and BB mount are adjustable on the rail to orient the frame fore/aft in the case. Saddle/post and bars must be removed for my frame (60ST/58TT). Nothing comes in contact with the bike anywhere except the fork mount and the BB strap. The front of the rail locks into base prongs which are secure as long as the rear of the rail stays locked in place. Wouldn't be difficult to engineer a rubber or velcro over-strap fastened to the case bottom for extra precaution. The rail locks into the case securely, but locking tabs are high density plastic. Not sure if this is a valid concern or not - just an observation. Would be nice to have a velcro strap or some other back up in case the rail latch is triggered by large impact. The rail locks into the case solidly, but there is no secondary fail-safe mechanism to back up the primary latch. You do need the fork-mount rail part of the stand to lock the bike into the case, so cannot eliminate that component. 33lbs if you leave out the bike stand legs /tripod base apparatus. Certainly not any easier to pack and unpack, but since we've always got two boxes to handle the size and weight advantage makes sense, I hope.įirst trip with the Thule Transition coming up this week (Tue.), so no actual airline/TSA information to report yet.Ĭase is large and on the heavy side - 38lbs. Bike is somewhat loose inside and if I hadn't added a lot of spacers, foam and blocking I could easily see the bike getting damaged, especially with the difficulty for TSA to close it. Once TSA/Inspection resorted to tape to close it because they couldn't figure out the latch system and if latched incorrectly the latch is easily bent and damaged. Mush lighter and easier to haul around and manipulate, but took a bit of finesse to close. My bike was in a borrowed B&W bike case (the trapezoidal one). I can't imagine what it would take to damage a bike in a Trico. Only drawback is it's a very awkward case to hail around, especially onto and off of trains and trams. Bomb proof and idiot proof so TSA/Inspectors were always able to repack without issue. My wife and I did a tour in Italy last summer, so lots of cabs, trams and trains to get around. ![]()
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