Bike travel & transport
Flying or shipping a bike to a gravel event means packing it so it survives handling: a box or case that fits the frame size, padding at the contact points and a separate bag or guard for the wheels.
This page lists the bike travel gear we have approved, from reusable cardboard bike boxes to hard and folding bike cases.
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All bike travel & transport
- Bikeflights Bike Box Large — Bikeflights.Com
BikeFlights' longest cardboard bike box accommodates road, gravel, mountain and e-bikes while allowing the rear wheel to remain attached during packing. It arrives flat, assembles in minutes and is tested to ISTA 6A standards according to BikeFlights.
- B&W Bike Guard Curv — B&W International
Hard bike case made of Curv polypropylene for road, mountain and triathlon bikes with wheels up to 29". It weighs 8.2 kg and includes two wheel guards, a derailleur protector, foam padding and four frame bags.
- TRI ALL 3 SPORTS Velo Safe Pro-Series (Original) — Tri All 3
Single-bike hard case for road or mountain bikes, made of high molecular weight polyethylene, with a lockable steel latch system, four heavy-duty casters, two outer straps and room for extra gear. Each case is built to order.
- 2-Bike Wall Hanger — Saris
Garage, Room, or Outdoor Wall Storage - Wall rack for 2 bikes The Wall Hanger provides secure, space-saving parking and locking for two bikes, making it ideal for storing bikes…
- B&W Double Wheel Bag Large Black — B&W International
Padded bag for two wheels up to 29" in diameter, made of tear-resistant nylon with a divider between the wheels. It has a shoulder strap, two carrying loops and three inside pockets for transporting wheels separately.
- Bikeflights Bike Box Extra Large — Bikeflights.Com
BikeFlights' widest cardboard bike box accommodates gravel, aero road and triathlon bikes with integrated handlebars and stems, as well as fat and mountain bikes. It arrives flat and is tested to ISTA 6A standards according to BikeFlights.
- TRI ALL 3 SPORTS Velo Safe Pro-Series (ISP) — Tri All 3
**Made To Order Ships in 21 days THE TRI ALL 3 SPORTS VELO SAFE PRO-SERIES ISP "The BIG Bike Case"The Tri All 3 Sports ISP is case to safely pack your BIG bikes.
- All Star 2 Bike Hitch Rack, With Secure & Easy To Load Platform — Saris
Put Your Bikes On. Go Play. Finally, a modern 2-bike tray rack that's as intuitive as it is affordable.
- Bikeflights Bike Box Medium — Bikeflights.Com
A compact cardboard bike box designed for road, gravel and smaller mountain bikes. Its smaller dimensions may help reduce shipping costs, although packing requires more disassembly than larger BikeFlights boxes. Tested to ISTA 6A standards according to BikeFlights.
- B&W Bicycle Single Wheel Guard Medium Available In Blue & Black — B&W International
B and W Single Wheel Bag Medium Size In Black padded wheelbag made of highly tear-proof nylon fabric suitable for all wheels up to 28" diameter 69 cm width 5 cm high quality…
- TRI ALL 3 SPORTS Wheel Guard II Pro-Series Bags — Tri All 3
TRI ALL 3 SPORTS Wheel Guard II Wheel Guard II Pro-Series Bag All new design!
- B2 TOWBALL 2-BIKE HITCH RACK — Saris
Built for eBikes and everyday riders alike, Towball delivers fast, tool-free installation, secure transport, and easy access to your vehicle.
- Bikeflights Bike Box Small — Bikeflights.Com
BIKE BOX SMALL (BBS) The Bikeflights BBS ships to you compactly and assembles within minutes whenever you're ready to ship. EASY TO PACK The Bikeflights BBS is our smallest box.
- B&W Bike Box II / Part #96500 / Black — B&W International
Hard ABS bike case for road bikes with frames up to 62 cm. The top shell lifts off for packing, straps and foam layers hold the bike, and it has four wheels, two carry and two pull handles.
- B3 TOWBALL 3-BIKE HITCH RACK — Saris
Built for eBikes and everyday riders alike, Towball delivers fast, tool-free installation, secure transport, and easy access to your vehicle.
- B&W Foldon Bicycle Case — B&W International
The B&W Foldon Bicycle Case offers secure and sturdy protection for your folding bike during transportation.
- Bicycle Wardrobe 5-Bike Storage Rack — Saris
The Bicycle Wardrobe 5-Bike makes the most of your space without sacrificing accessibility.
- B&W Foldon XL Bike Case 96030 — B&W International
B&W FOLDON CASE XL The Foldon XL from B&W offers more space for larger folding bikes such as Brompton's G Line.
- Bones 2-Bike Trunk Rack — Saris
More than just a good-looking rack. There is a place where function and form collide. Where practical becomes practically gallery-worthy.
- Bones 3-Bike Trunk Rack — Saris
Over 1 Million Sold When the Bones rack made its debut in the 1990's, it started a trunk rack revolution.
- Bones 4-Bike Hitch Rack With Easy Fold Design and Tilting Base — Saris
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- Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack — Saris
A Leg Above the Rest The Bones trunk rack made a name for itself in the mid-90's, and 25 years later it's doing it again. How?
- Bones EX 3-Bike Trunk Rack — Saris
Spoiler Alert What happens when you take the most popular trunk rack of all time and expand its vehicle compatibility by 20%? Spoiler Alert: you get the Bones EX.
- Freedom 2-Bike Hitch Rack — Saris
Free of Worry Kids' bikes. Step-thru frames. Tri-bikes. Small recumbents. The list goes on. Basically, if you've got it, chances are the Freedom can move it.
- Freedom 4-Bike Hitch Rack — Saris
Welcome to the Family. Built on all the favorite features of our best-selling Freedom 2-bike rack, the Freedom 4-bike has twice the capacity, making it the perfect match for…
- Guardian 2-Bike Trunk Rack — Saris
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- Guardian 3-Bike Trunk Rack — Saris
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What to look for
Check the size first
Bike boxes and cases are sized for frame and wheel dimensions. Compare your bike's measurements with the retailer's size guide before ordering.
Hard case or box
Hard cases give more protection and can be reused many times; boxes and folding cases are lighter and easier to store. Airlines and shippers set their own size and weight limits.