Whatever. I asked a question that you seemed qualified to answer based on your advanced age and proclaimed wisdom. I was hoping to actually learn something on BF that might remotely assist my cycling addiction.

Personally, I think there is a realistic possibility your Addict gets crushed. In my experience, international travelers carry very large, very heavy pieces of luggage. Many of them pay the excess baggage costs because they have no choice. I wanted to believe that you had some practical solution to this problem using a soft case. If you don't, that's OK. I don't either.