When we launched a new product, we needed to make sure we could package and despatch it efficiently and securely. Joe is habitually unable to get his bike computer to sync and instead relies on OS maps or skills learned watching Ray Mears’ Bushcraft for navigation.

How can I transport my bike so that it arrives safely at the upcoming sportive, training camp or mountain mission as we often find ourselves on at The Col Collective? It’s worth nothing that it does add a teeny tiny amount of width to your box, at the wheels, so if you’re pushing the limits of box or baggage sizing allowed by your airline or you get a particularly pedantic official at check-in, you might need to be prepared to whip it all off and carry it in your hand luggage. Before packaging, you may have to remove wheels, pedals and saddle and position the handlebars diagonally. Perfect as a bicycle cover for packaging mountain bikes, mtb, mountain bikes, road and folding bikes, children's or adult bikes and Bike travel bag. If your bike is small, you may be able to just rotate the stem 90 degrees and turn the bars up and under the top tube.This is the main advantage over YT Industries’ Body Bag, which is considerably heavier at a claimed 4. Mountain bike boxes are slightly larger than road bike boxes and if your bike is a larger size, it will require a bigger box as well. All in all, a bike bag is probably the most efficient solution providing the right balance between weight, protection and functionality, but we all have different needs so the choice is yours. A harness goes around the opposite corner, and adjustable straps on either side tighten it all down securely. Secure the wheel to the frame with zip ties, trying to keep the wheel as close to the frame as possible.

A bike box provides the highest level of protection, preventing the contents to be harmed by knocks, shocks and punctures. Although a bike case protects your bike much better than a cardboard box or a bike bag, it is prone to be handled roughly by airport ground handling staff. Your bike may well end up laid flat with other baggage piled on top, so it’s especially important to make sure that the fork legs are protected against being crushed or bent by what’s lying on top of them.We strive for positive feedback as well as five star ratings, harmonious relations and even some friendships and we would be extremely grateful to you if you leave us positive feedback. If you want something that’s a really good compromise between a hard case and a cardboard box, check out the plasticised version of the Crateworks box.