If you’ve haven’t got any, tape squares of card over the ends to prevent them ripping the side of the box or accidentally damaging its contents.

Many bike bags weigh between 3-8 kg and leave you with more than enough headroom to stay within the baggage allowance of most airlines. Still, even with the most conscientious airside staff, transporting your bike in the hold of a plane can be a risky business. When you are tightening the zip ties, make sure they are tight enough that the parts are secure, but not so tight that they will be hard to cut.Each box comes with clear instructions and advice on how to pack your bike effectively, providing peace of mind and ensuring your bike arrives at its destination in the same condition you packed it. A bike box provides the highest level of protection, preventing the contents to be harmed by knocks, shocks and punctures. Those dedicated bike bags/cases aren’t just expensive, they’re also heavy too (an EVOC Travel Bag Pro weighs 10kg before you put anything in it! We have recently invested in specialist big box machinery to produce bike boxes with enhanced quality and efficiency.

Sturdy and Reliable Construction: Made with high-quality corrugated cardboard, our TELECAJAS bicycle box provides exceptional resistance against shocks and compressions. Thule offers bike boxes with built-in bike stands to help you put your bike together after you get where you are going.There are some premium bike boxes, that are built with lightweight technology that weigh around 12kg. First, use your masking tape and foam/bubble wrap to cover as much of your frame, fork and components as possible. Be very clear to at the check-in as to what is inside your case, even if this may result in a higher handling charge. PRO TIP: Before removing your seat post from the frame, mark your seat height with masking or electrical tape (you could do this with a marker as well, if you don't mind the mark on your post). A fan of sleeping wild long before bikepacking made it fashionable, he’s convinced that traffic levels and human happiness are negatively correlated.