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hibike.com is a fine company a few things though. The shopping card wasn't able to quote the correct shipping since it's oversize. So instead of the 29.90 Euro shipping it did end up costing 44.90 Euro for one case. Hibike will be emailing you and asking to confirm the corrected shipping charge. Also remember that shipping from Europe takes a month. Finally I found a couple flaws with the case. When lifting the case on the handle with the bike in it the two lips don't overlap but the popped side by side (bad description, I know). The other is that it isn't easy to pack the Brompton with the rack in the case, as a result the rack can easel be pushed to one side causing it not being centered over the wheel. TSA did a good job screwing up my bike when they put it back into the case and closed it with lots of force while it wasn't in there properly. The rack got pushed off center far enough the the bike became unrideable. Also the case got a puncture dent and a dent over the "wheel fender" of the case where the rack got pushed. But I guess by flying you pretty much agree to a gamble if your bike will arrive unharmed no matter how you pack or take it along.
To answer your question though, yes I would again purchase from hibike. Just be aware that the shipping will be a little more. You can inquire though or just place the order and wait for their confirmation mail to decide at that time if you want to go through with it.
That's interesting - I haven't heard anything from them since ordering though I just ordered it a day ago. I wonder if they will charge me even more since I bought two cases.
Sorry to hear about the damage! I'd be pretty furious. Do you think that the damage would have still happened if you didn't have the rack on the bike?
Lot's Knife - I had read somewhere that the case is actually 25x25x12, which is exactly 62" even though the exterior dimensions on various websites indicate that it is larger than that. What dimensions did you record for your case?
In terms of fit, I am putting on a Brooks B67 so am curious if the larger seat size is going to require removal each time or some other type of adjustment. I have no rack so maybe that saves me a little room?