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Any recommended products / good ideas for making your own? Have considered taking the swing arm (Orange 5) and forks off and just using a large suitcase (which I need to buy anyway). Lot of effort at each end though. Hiring something could be an option of course. I'm Sydney based.

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Posted : 16/06/2011 10:51 pm
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I use a soft bag for transporting the Heckler, wrapping it in a duvet
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-elsted-wheeled-bike-bag/

Though if i had to buy one again i would go for the new evoc bags, they look great
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/evoc-bike-travel-bag/


 
Posted : 17/06/2011 9:54 am
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EVOC costs a ferking fortune though and IMO not ~£200 better than a Neil Pryde and all of it's shop copies, CRC, Leisurelakes, the dhb one above etc..etc.

Been using a Neil Pryde for the past 7 years on planes and it's still it great condition.


 
Posted : 17/06/2011 12:58 pm
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keep an eye on the weight as some of the bags/ boxes are so heavy you'd never get a bike in and be underweight limit.

i've used wiggle bike bags in the past with a bike box in them to reinforce it and the whole bike wrapped in pipe lagging.

it works.


 
Posted : 17/06/2011 1:01 pm
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anything will do the job just make sure you space the rear end with an old hub and take the forks/bar off plus pedals and rotors.

Its generally crushing that damages them. Also stuff a box in a lightweight bag for extra protection too


 
Posted : 17/06/2011 2:48 pm