Originally Posted by
dgasmd
Like you, I would never recommend a soft case to anyone. A semi soft case, that is a completely different story.
Such as a Bike Pro USA Race Case.
https://bikeprousa.com/Race_Case_Features.html
It's a soft case in the sense that it can be rolled up, but with a steel frame, substantial padding and polyethelene walls it offers great protection.
And if you want something cheap, Colorado Cyclist's bike box works surprisingly well.