The tri-specific Easyfit bike luggage from Bike Box Alan has bigger dimensions than its standard box, meaning most of us will only have to disassemble our wheels and pedals to pack our bike.
We found this to be the case with our own tri bike and a new Trek Speed Concept, both with medium frames. But if yours is larger you may have to lower the seatpost or adjust the bars, because the fit is snug.
There are plenty of straps to secure the frame and wheels, with foam supplied to cover components. There’s space to pack extras like your wetsuit, and we’d recommend adding additional bubble wrap or foam to ensure nothing knocks your bike.
A weight of around 13kg means you won’t trouble the weight limit on most airlines, but it’s worth checking before you fly.
Our main worry with the original Bike Box Alan was the smaller dimensions, which meant that while it was light and easy to cart around, the chances of a rogue baggage handler being too rough with your bike could increase.
That’s less of a problem with the EasyFit, as the increased size makes it harder to treat badly. Of course, owners will largely take advantage of the wheels to roll it around, and when you need to carefully load it onto a baggage platform, or into a vehicle, there are two ergonomic carry handles on top.
Bike Box Alan also attaches an airport security notice sticker to its boxes to remind baggage handlers that you’d rather not replace your mech hanger before the big race.
Verdict: A big investment that should keep your bike safe and sound
Score: 85%
