Thule Round Trip Transition Bike Travel Case

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Thule Round Trip Transition Bike Travel Case and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 81 (out of 100)
User Rating: 3.8 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.5 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 67

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Well designed and sturdy construction.
  • Plenty of space to pack various tools and parts.
  • Stand makes it easy to break down and pack/unpack.
  • No problem getting this around with only one person.
  • Pretty easy to use efficiently.
  • Keeps your bike safe and secure while traveling.

Expert Reviews

  • The bike stand lets you pack up your bike on the work stand when you travel.
  • Ample volume for many parts to store efficiently.
  • Packing the bike is simple and quick.
  • Velcro strap ensures the buckles don’t open up by accident.
  • The Click-Rail system lets you attach your frame to the rail to quickly remove the rail.
  • The nylon wheel bags prevent any rubbing and scratching during transportation.
  • Easy and quick to clamp your bike into the strap rack.
  • Hard exterior prevents any damage to the bike.
  • There are various fork axle mounts to work with a wide range of bikes.
  • Big enough to fit time trial bikes with aero bars.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Only has wheels on one side, so it might not be as sturdy.
  • The wings on the front of the bike stand are not the most durable.

Expert Reviews

  • The strap might not be long enough to secure some bikes.
  • Not very small or lightweight, which means it might be too big for a conveyor belt luggage at the airport.
  • Near the weight limit for some airlines makes it difficult to confidently travel with.
  • You will need to take of the seat post, bars, and wheels to fit in the travel box.

Summary:

The Thule Round Trip Transition Bike Travel Case is an efficient, voluminous, and secure case that is well-suited for various styles of bikes. Despite not being very lightweight and being quite big, this travel case is very sturdy, durable, and heavy-duty to fully protect a bike.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.