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Old 04-20-12, 09:23 AM
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twocicle
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Bike Pro USA Tandem Race Case

So, I think we scored in getting a full size slightly used travel case + $40 shipping (seller split the $75 Greyhound rate <<< best rate around if you need to ship a big tandem case). It is missing the bags for wheels and gear, but those are easy to get (already have some).

Oddly, Bike Pro advertises this case as "Tandem Case: 30x72x10 41 lbs" but I weighed it at only 30.5lbs. What's with that?? Hey, 10lbs lighter is great.

Weight wise it should be good to go just about anywhere as sub-30kg (66lbs) is reachable. However, I was considering trying to build a lighter weight AL replacement for the heavy steel rack they install in the bottom.

To me, the entire upper part of the case seems a bit on the limp side and could use internal supports, hard side panels etc.

Anyone tackle doing similar mods to this case? Pics of mods and/or packed tandems in this case?

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