Originally Posted by
chicagogirl
I just bought a new Cervelo and need a carrying case for flying. What should I buy? I've seen a few that are soft sided but padded -- I'd like something that had wheels but that also REALLY protected the bike. I've found websites that sold them
here and
here. Any recommendations would be really appreciated.
I swear by my Sci-Con Aero Comfort soft case. I have flown everywhere with it, commercial and press charters. It is often thrown into a truck with hard cases full of network equipment. My carbon Orbea Orca arrives without a scratch every time, my wheels in perfect condition, and it take 10 minutes to pack 3 minute to unpack, 5 more minutes for the bike to be ride ready. Other than removing the pedals and the wheels, I loosen only 4 bolts, and no part of the bike has to be disassembled. Its also super light and glides on the caster wheels effortlessly through airports. You should find it online for $350.00. I paid even less than that.
I just flew into Chicago with it yesterday on American Airlines.
http://www.cbike.com/index.asp?PageA...ROD&ProdID=770
cbike carries it, or you can see mine if you want while I'm in town if they don't have it in stock.