{"id":2911,"date":"2014-06-27T13:46:57","date_gmt":"2014-06-27T13:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2015-08-24T13:58:29","modified_gmt":"2015-08-24T12:58:29","slug":"bike-bags-and-boxes-a-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/bike-bags-and-boxes-a-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyers guide to bike bags and boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re going away for a weekend or a long trip to Whistler you\u2019ll need something to put your bike in.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Check out our top picks to keep your treasured ride nice and safe plus we\u2019ve a few tips to along the way that might save you some money and aggro. Whether you\u2019re going away for a weekend or a long trip to Whistler you\u2019ll need something to put your bike in.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2915 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/4524_merlin_padded_bike_bag.jpg\" alt=\"merlin padded bike bag\" width=\"390\" height=\"247\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 390px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 390\/247;\" \/>Merlin padded bike bag<\/h2>\n<p>This is our own entry level bag and a bargain at just \u00a349.99.\u00a0 Now this bag isn\u2019t going to offer you the ultimate in protection but is a good way to stop your bike from getting scratched and scuffed.\u00a0 If you are transporting a bike anywhere it\u2019s a good idea with this type of soft bag to pad it out with cardboard.<\/p>\n<p>Also take off your rear mech and hang it loose, put some bubble wrap around it and that\u2019ll hopefully stop any damage.\u00a0 Rear mech damage is the most common occurrence when shipping a bike on your holidays so wrap it up to prevent it and any do the same to any other precarious parts.<\/p>\n<h2>Merlin padded bike bag \u2013 with wheels<\/h2>\n<p>As above with wheels, this comes in at only \u00a364.99 and is worth the extra money as the addition of wheels makes it easier to move about.\u00a0 As before take some extra care to protect your bike and if your bike is expensive and treasured we\u2019d recommend opting for a harder case.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2914 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/bag2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"bike bag with wheels\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/bag2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/bag2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/432;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Ultimate Hardware Hardcase bike box<\/h2>\n<p>For just \u00a3259.99 you get a hard plastic case with all the right compartments to store all your bike in and the wheels.<\/p>\n<p>This box also comes with wheels making it easy to drag about the airport, note also at this price you get the addition of a smaller box.\u00a0 A smaller box not only means it takes up less space but also helps with excess luggage costs.<\/p>\n<h2>Scicon AeroTech Evolution TSA Hardshell bike case<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2916 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/11305_scicon_aerotech_evolution_tsa_hardshell_bike_case-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"scicon aerotech evolution hardshell bike case\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/11305_scicon_aerotech_evolution_tsa_hardshell_bike_case-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/11305_scicon_aerotech_evolution_tsa_hardshell_bike_case.jpg 350w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/>Our top of the range case comes in at \u00a3607.50 but offers you the ultimate in protection and durability.\u00a0 These cases are the choice of the pro\u2019s and will stand up to years of abuse getting put on and off planes, tour after tour.\u00a0 Okay so they aren\u2019t cheap but this could be the only case you ever need to buy!<\/p>\n<p>Remember though once you\u2019ve checked in at the airport the bike is in the hands of several other people who are out of your control. You may well have cuddled your bike all the way to terminal one but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the ground crew will also.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to cater for all eventualities, things do get dropped for example so if in doubt get the bubble wrap out.<\/p>\n<h2>Evoc Travel Bike Bag<\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Simply the best bike bag we&#8217;ve ever used!&#8217; said MBUK when they gave it their &#8220;Most Wanted&#8221; award. 10 out of 10 from MBR, Peak Performer from Triathlon Plus, Highly Recommended from Cycling Weekly. Since EVOC&#8217;s stunning bag rolled off the carousels nothing else has had a look in. 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