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EVOC Travel Bag Pro Review

• Protection - 30% 9.0
• Packing Process - 20% 9.0
• Ease of Rolling/Carrying - 20% 10.0
• Security - 10% 5.0
• Weight - 10% 8.0
• Ease of Storage - 10% 10.0

Our Verdict

Compare to similar products, our analysis and test results.

The EVOC case is not the lightest or the most protective bag in the review, and it lacks some of the security features of the burliest options in our test class. That said, the Travel Bag Pro scores well in nearly every category. It packs down well for storage, rolls quite well, is easy to carry, and most importantly, it has the best design. It wasn't an easy choice, but this case took home our Editors' Choice Award.

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Packing Process

The EVOC has a relatively straightforward packing process. It is definitely involved, but the Travel Bag Pro makes it simple. We used the directions the first time we loaded this travel case, but after that, we could go off memory.

The first and most overlooked step is inserting the rods that form the skeleton of the case. This case packs down so small because the structural form of the case is removed after use. There are four white rods that you need to insert into specific slots to help build the shape of the case. Two in the front of the bag and two inside of the wheel pockets. This process is a little clunky, but once you figure out what is happening, it's not particularly difficult and just takes a little bit of force. It helps to guide the rods into the slots as you insert them.

Next, prepare the bike. Remove the wheel, pedals and handlebars and put the seat down as low as it goes. EVOC provides a labeled top tube/front triangle guard that has a map printed on it, so you know exactly how it fits on your frame. The most important part is securing your fork and rear end to the silver mounting stand. You need to find the appropriate adapters and slide the fork and rear dropout holders in the correct position. The fork holder has three slots, and the rear end has three as well. The goal is to mount the fork and frame in the lowest position possible. How low you can go depends on your frame design. Our Trek Top Fuel was able to sit in the two lowest slots.

Secure your handlebars to the padding on your top tube using the appropriate velcro clamps. More on this later, but this is one area we do feel could use some improvement. Attach the mounting stand into the bag, attach the provided fork protector using the Velcro, and stick the wheels into the wheel pockets. Zip it up and your good to go. Our extra-large 29er fit in easily with a little room to spare.

The packing process is pretty involved, but it is all laid out cleanly and logically. The provided materials are well-labeled, and we like that you don't have to spend loads of time zipping foam onto your frame to protect it.

The Travel Bag Pro provides nice levels of protection. It ranks near the top of the test but simply can't match the protection provided by a hardshell case.

We like that the wheels, along with the sharp cassette and brake rotors, are separated from the main compartment. The wheel pockets put a nice thick layer of material between your frame and your wheels. Other cases have zipped wheel bags that you put inside of the main compartment; this is a fine idea, except we worry about the zippers of these bags gauging the frame. The EVOC separates the wheels and the pockets fit our 29x2.6-inch tires fairly well.

The Travel Bag Pro leaves your frame and fork stanchions mostly unprotected. The one item we worry about is the proximity of the handlebars to the stanchions. If it comes loose from its Velcro slot on the top tube cover, it's possible that it could cut up your fork stanchions. We didn't experience this during our review, but the bars definitely shifted a little bit. This could be a very expensive fix if the handlebars came loose and made contact with the wrong spot. We can't knock the EVOC for this issue as we are just speculating at this point, but it is an area of concern. We recommend taking some extra steps to protect your fork stanchions, like covering them with some pipe insulation. It could save you hundreds of dollars.

Ease of Rolling/Carrying

The EVOC travel case was very easy to roll. This case uses heavy-duty wheels with a 4.5-inch diameter; these are meaty, rubberized wheels that roll exceptionally smooth. The larger wheel diameter is much smoother over cracks and rough cement compared to the competition. The two main wheels have a 12.5-inch wide stance. This gives a nice stable, and planted feel. This case doesn't feel tippy. A third, quick-connect wheel has a quick attachment to the front of the case. When the third wheel is attached, the case has a 54-inch wheelbase. Pulling this bag is smooth and easy. Far and above the best in the test.

When you are hauling this thing onto conveyor belts or check-in stations, it is easy to maneuver. The Travel Bag Pro has plenty of handles to work with. No complaints here.

The EVOC case weighs 21 pounds 11 ounces. This measurement is taken while the case did not have a bike in it, but did have the included packing materials inside.

This is one of the heavier travel cases in the review. It is not egregiously heavy and is only about four pounds heavier than the lightest options. However, if you are approaching the weight limit, those can be a valuable few pounds.

The Travel Bag Pro has no security features. Simple as that. There are no built-in locks or gizmos to keep thieves out of your belongings. The good news is that luggage locks are mostly a gimmick. If someone wants your bike, they will likely just steal the whole case. A lock on the zipper is only a deterrent for the opportunist who might want to crack into the bag and snag something quick.

You could easily feed a TSA travel lock between the zippers to keep them shut. It is an inexpensive accessory that some might find to be worth the small investment.

Ease of Storage

Thie Travel Bag Pro scored exceptionally well in the ease of storage metric. This is an important metric as most of the time you will not be using your travel case. It will be sitting in your garage, apartment, or basement. Having your case take up as little space as possible is critical.

The EVOC case packs down very small. If you remove the structural rods, the case packs down into itself and can be rolled up into a compact package. It would be easy to slide this case into a tight space in the basement or high on a shelf.

This is the second most expensive travel case in our test class. That is a big chunk of change, and it is certainly an investment. We do feel that the Travel Bag Pro features the best design, is relatively easy to use, and offers great versatility. In addition, it is easy to travel with and haul around; there is a lot to like here.

Riders who might only want to travel with their bike once or twice a decade should look elsewhere. Those who plan to fly with their bike annually may have found the perfect match with the Travel Bag Pro .

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The Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro is a handsome beast, available in black or fluoro lime. The case itself is easily assembled with four PVC tubes that reinforce the wheel pockets and four fibreglass sticks that strengthen each end of the case. Inside are a number of Velcro and clip fittings that wrap around your bike and secure it to the inside of the case.

The case fits road and mountain bikes, with only the wheels, pedals and handlebar needing removing. There's a comprehensive yet simple illustrated step-by-step instruction manual.

The case measures 130 x 80 x 36cm, wider at the wheels than Evoc's claimed 25cm. If you are seriously pushed for boot space or paying for shipping volumetrically, be aware that the real-word maximum dimensions make the overall volume 370L instead of the exact 280L. Empty, it folds down to 130 x 60 x 30cm.

Evoc claim that at 8kg the Travel Bag Pro is the lightest bike case on the market. This means you'll need a pretty hefty 15kg of bike to tip over the common 23kg airline limit. Most road bikes hover around 8-10kg, leaving you 5-7kg worth of helmet/clothes/tools to stuff in and hopefully keep you within one-piece-plus-hand-luggage limits.

The first time you use the bag it's best to put aside an hour or so for trial and error. The packing process is not hard, but there's method to the madness of achieving the best result – particularly regarding handlebar orientation and securing. Brake and shifter cables have to be carefully managed to avoid stressing any joins or creating kinks – especially if your bike has hydraulic disc brakes, and the potential of leaking fluid.

And if you do have discs, invest in two disc spacers and some rubber bands - pop the spacers into your callipers and the rubber bands around your brake levers to hold them in place. You don't want to accidentally squeeze a lever on an empty calliper.

For road bikes Evoc provide a square padded sleeve for the fork to slide inside, which then clips into the case where a mountain bike's much thicker fork would go unadorned. The bottom bracket rests on a large 'block', which Velcros to the floor of the case and is movable depending on bike geometry. The block has a slot for the chain to run in back to the rear mech, which really should have a chain keeper/dummy hub fitted to keep things tidy (the Park DH-1 is very good, as is the Birzman Chain Spacer). It is always advisable to shift the derailleur inboard as far as it will go after removing the rear wheel (the Park/Birzman dummy hubs allow this), ditto shifting the chain onto the biggest chainring, to take up slack and offer some protection for hands and other kit you may stuff in the case.

Some recommend unbolting the rear derailleur to avoid damage, but this isn't necessary as the rear of the Evoc case is the strongest, widest point; it's where the two trolley wheels are and it's protected both sides by the wheelset. Re-installing a derailleur bolt is one of the most fraught thing a non-mechanically-minded cyclist can do that doesn't involve bearings, so that this can be safely avoided is a big tick in the Evoc's favour.

Evoc recommend dropping the saddle to its lowest height, the saddle then supporting the top of the case. But if you don't want to do this and risk scratching a lovely smooth seatpost against the collar or seat tube, an acceptable fit is possible with the seat down or removed. If you run an integrated seatpost you should carefully check the maximum dimensions.

Pedals and wheel skewers go in the transparent internal zip-up pouch, then you remove the handlebar and secure it with two Velcro loops on the large wrap-around frame pad. Of course pay attention to your existing setup and mark the position (or take a photo). Secure your faceplate and bolts back in place (a good opportunity to clean and grease them).

Two hold-down straps with clips go across the chainstays, or chainstay and bottlecage if your geometry dictates. Last thing to go in are the skewerless wheels, into dedicated side pockets with specially protected sections to keep disc rotors safe.

Once you get the hang of it, a bike can be installed or removed in about 15 minutes. Just remember to pop the tools you need into the zip-up pouch, including a torque wrench for headset bolts.

On the road

The Bike Travel Bag Pro fits in the back seat of a decent-sized car - try it in advance while empty. It has two handles on each side - one mid and one high - to aid lifting. At the front there's another handle near the top for pulling it along, and an aluminium bar at the bottom, which can be used as a handgrip with the bag tipped up at about 45 degrees when it then reduces the lifting required to about a third of the overall weight.

The standout feature of the bag is the removable front castor wheel. This clips onto the aluminium handle so the bag sits level, allowing you to steer it in any direction with just your little finger in one of the three topmost handles. If you're juggling other luggage or kids it would be perfectly possible to use a short lanyard secured to your belt, wrist or other luggage to pull the bike along. It's difficult to overstate just how nice the experience is of waltzing down an airport or train station concourse, your 23kg 'check-me-out-I'm-a-cyclist-on-holiday' luggage following meekly behind.

Once you get to a transit point where you need the bag to sit still or be thrown about, the wheel is easily unclipped and put into a specific external zip pocket.

Up to the job?

The Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro does an admirable job protecting the bike and contents. Everything inside was exactly where it had been put and the case showed few signs of wear after a week of travel across taxis, trains, planes, lifts, elevators and pavements in a number of countries. And then...

While the swivelling wheel worked perfectly at first, after a few walk/transport/walk episodes the two plastic studs that hold the wheel in a vertical position on the handle had worn to the extent that it occasionally came loose, pivoting around the handle and jamming on the case.

When contacted, Evoc told us they had already spotted this problem and were working on a more solid solution with longer metal inserts. These “will be available as free spare part for all BTBPro customers in the future”, and the new version should be on bags in production now.

With that problem sorted, the Evoc Travel Bag Pro makes a great travelling companion. Its light weight compared with hardshell options means you can avoid excess baggage fees on a quick trip to the Alps. As it folds down to roughly half its full size when empty you could easily put two or three into the boot of a car, which could make a multi-person trip simpler/cheaper/possible at all.

Yes, at £400 it's only a shade off the price of the class-leading hardshell du jour, the BikeBoxAlan. But if you need collapsibility, an extra 3.2kg of kit allowance and more-than-good-enough protection, the Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro is a great buy.

Evoc do three accessories you might want - an adjustable aluminium stand specifically for a road bike's dropouts to speed fitting and aid stability (adds 1kg), wheel cases for extra protection (1.5kg the set), and a chain cover (120g) - useful to keep anything else in the bag clean.

The heavy-duty zips are lockable with small padlocks (up to 4mm shackle diameter), or lock all three together at the top using a 4mm cable lock (always take a cable lock – so you can secure your bike case in luggage compartments on trains and so on).

The Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro is a very good, lightweight softcase, with excellent features

road.cc test report

Make and model: Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro

Size tested: n/a

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

It's for anyone wanting to shift a bike, safely. Aimed at the regular travelling cyclist, who doesn't have a team bus or van to keep it in. EVOC say: 'Bike Travel 2.0 – it's lighter, it's sturdier and it's more comfortable thanks to new constructions such as the MONOCOQUE WHEEL CHASSIS, MOLDED BOTTOM CASE with ALUMINIUM SLIDE RAILS and ALUMINIUM FRONT HANDLE SYSTEM. Whether you want to pack your race, triathlon, XC, FR, DH or Enduro bike, it will only take a few minutes and all you have to remove are the handlebar, pedals and wheels. Convenient: includes ROAD BIKE ADAPTER, FRAME PAD and CLIP-ON WHEEL.' Can't disagree with EVOC - it is light, and the wheel is cool - make sure you get the free replacement.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Volume: 280 l Weight 8 000g Size 130 x 80 x 27 cm (Inside: 128 x 78 x 25 cm) Material Nylon 420 Check 4x4 PU coated, P600/D PU coated, EVOC Tarpaulin Fits: road bike, triathlon bike, XC-, FR-, Downhill Bike Fits: 29' Bikes Wheel compartments with protection disc (2 on the side, separate) Necessity pocket (separate) Carry handles (2 on each side) Undercarriage (stable, wide) Skate wheels (smooth, silent rolling, replaceable) ALUMINIUM SLIDE RAILS (eloxed) Zipper (lockable) Collapsible to: 135 x 38 x 30 cm Maximum wheel base: 124 cm

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The overall vibe oozes quality and intelligent design.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Excellent. Apart from the to-be-fixed wheel. Enjoyable to use.

Use this box to explain your score

I really, really didn't want to mark it down. If the wheel worked as Evoc no doubt intended it to, I'd happily give it a 10. As it is, I'll give it a 9, with the caveat that they better pull finger and rectify the wheel design pronto. I'm sure they will.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

You know what I'm going to say... yep – the removable wheel. Take that out, and there's nothing to dislike.

Overall rating: 9 /10

About the tester

Age: 42   Height: 183cm   Weight: 71KG

I usually ride: Charge Juicer   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: A few times a week   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: club rides, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mountain biking, singlespeed and Dutch bike pootling

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Living in the Highlands, Mike is constantly finding innovative and usually cold/wet ways to accelerate the degradation of cycling kit. At his happiest in a warm workshop holding an anodised tool of high repute, Mike's been taking bikes apart and (mostly) putting them back together for forty years. With a day job in global IT (he's not completely sure what that means either) and having run a boutique cycle service business on the side for a decade, bikes are his escape into the practical and life-changing for his customers.

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Hooray! EVOC have just sent the new wheel with metal studs, Looks to be sorted. Well done.

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Quote: A small bike would fit sir.

Airnimal or S&S couplers start to make more sense if you fly with a bike a lot I guess.

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The EVOC bag paired with the recently-reviewed Seasucker roof mount just might be the perfect fly-drive combo. Wheel your bike to the hire car, pull the Seasucker out from the bag, bike on roof, bag folded into boot. If you scale the car to the number in your party, I reckon you could get two, three or four people plus bags on board. That would be an impossibility with a hard case.

I totally agree with this. I've got my road bike on the aluminium frame and the seasucker mini-bomber I've got slides right underneath and you can strap it down. Perfect for hire-car getaways!

Used the Evoc on six flights since getting it in May and my bike is still in tip-top condition. The alu frame was somewhat of a rip-off at 80+ quid but when the bike is so precious/fragile/expensive, I guess it can be justified. Just don't tell the wife...

I've got one of the previous versions, which full RRP is £100 less, and if you keep your eyes peeled you can get them for less. I think I paid about £210 for mine from Evans. The top can "sag" a bit, due to the lack of some form of support, but as said in this review you can set your saddle height to provide a level of support. Some might not want to do this - I have an integrated seat pin and have to remove the saddle to fit it in, but it's a minor niggle and overall its a great piece of kit. I've used in 10's of times over the past few years on trips to Europe and the best bit for me is how well the frame is held in place by the velcro straps, there's very little that can happen to the bike, and with the wheels forming part of the protection for the rear triangle/mech area I travel worry free. Clearly something could happen, but I've seen hard cases dropped and cracked , while this being soft means it has some give should this happen.

It's not perfect though, I had to return the 1st one as the wheels were pointing about 20 degrees in opposite directions (I think it had been stored in a pile as the axle was bent. Also, if you buy the previous version it doesn't come with the road bike fork foam attachment thingy, which is another £15 or so, which is a bit cheeky when you've just forked out 200+ quid. Also, like this one, there's only really one inside pocket (the clear one behind the fork area), which is pretty tight and only really useful for pedals, skewers and a few tools. There's one more behind the rear triangle area, which is about the size of 2 coke cans, and one on the outside (bit bigger, but it's zip can't take a lock so you don't want to put much in there - the zip can annoyingly work its way open/the baggage handler had a look(!)). There's so much space inside this thing when your bike is in - I can zip tie a track pump to the seat stays no problem - but putting other things inside means you have to zip-tie or bungee bags/stuff in place, otherwise when you get to the other end of your trip they'll be guaranteed to be all over the show.

Overall its great, tho I cant see a massive difference between this one and my one to justify the extra cash, apart from the disc brake thing in the wheel areas. If you dont have discs on your wheels I'd save my cash and buy the cheaper one.

One last point - good luck ever getting it back as neatly folded as when you buy it (as shown in the pics) - it's like a tent, you can never quite get it packed away quite as well!

I've got the previous version and it is brilliant, but it needs one of its structural rods along the top as it tends to collapse a bit and it affects the stability of the bag.

Goldfever4 wrote: I've got the previous version and it is brilliant, but it needs one of its structural rods along the top as it tends to collapse a bit and it affects the stability of the bag.

This is exactly what bothers me the most also. Perhaps EVOC is attending to this?

I've been admiring the evoc since version 1.0, but some reviews suggest that neither the design, nor the build is spot on. They cite single-stitching, flimsiness and the mass of the bike not sitting square on the wheels - something I guess is important when pulling your luggage.

What's your experience? Thanks!

disco wrote: I've been admiring the evoc since version 1.0, but some reviews suggest that neither the design, nor the build is spot on. They cite single-stitching, flimsiness and the mass of the bike not sitting square on the wheels - something I guess is important when pulling your luggage. What's your experience? Thanks!

I loaded the bag to spot on the 23KG limit. The handling of the bag across sloping surfaces, cobbles, doorways, ramps etc was fine. The base of the bag is rock-solid.

In terms of the build quality, apart from the mentioned castor wheel, I couldn't fault it.

Nice one! Cheers, @KiwiMike

"And now that many airlines consider bikes acceptable luggage, you might not even have to pay any fee for flying with it."

Really? Maybe long haul, but I've not found one in Europe which doesn't charge. Lufthansa claim they don't charge, but their hilarious rules mean unless you have a Brompton you will pay for it. Airlines have their own weight limits for Sports Equipment once you've paid. EasyJet is the best, 32kg for 35 quid each way. IIRC Monarch is 23kg, still enough for most road bikes but big DH mtb's in this bag get close.

Zermattjohn wrote: I've not found one in Europe which doesn't charge.

BA: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/sport...

"We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag.

Please ensure that you: pack the bike in a protective case or bag remove the pedals or fix them inwards fix the handlebars sideways deflate the tyres to reduce the risk of damage"

KiwiMike wrote: BA: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/sport... "We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag."

Oh great, thanks for that link. I hoped with my comment I'd be proven incorrect. My Lufthansa comment is based on their rule that you can indeed take your instead of normal luggage (ie, you can take 1 piece in total), but the size of length+height+depth must be less than 158cm. This is basically a normal big suitcase size. I told them there was no bike you could fit into that size. The answer? A small bike would fit sir.

Zermattjohn wrote: KiwiMike wrote: BA: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/sport... "We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag."

I've got the Aerus BioSpeed bike travel case, which holds a full size bike and does fit within most airlines standard suitcase size. Alas, it doesn't have wheels, but its also 8kgs. I've flown with it a few times and everythings been fine, no issues at all. Not sure its still produced.

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• Material: [bag] 420D nylon, 600D polyester, tarpaulin, PU coating, [supports] fiberglass
• Volume: 310L (18,917cu in)
• Capacity: 1 bike
• Rolling: yes, removable wheels
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• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 721428
• Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2022
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ EVOC Sports GmbH
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B4Z9GKJS
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EVOC BIKE BAG PRO lightweight bike transport bag (incl. CLIP-ON WHEEL 2.0, DISC PROTECTION, FORK MOUNT stabilisation, BIKE STAND PRO, FRAME PAD, 305l, max. wheelbase 130 cm), Black | Description: The EVOC BIKE BAG PRO is a lightweight yet sturdy bike travel bag and is suitable for transporting many bikes. It offers enough storage space for cross country, all mountain, enduro, freeride, downhill, road, gravel, triathlon bikes and bikes for up to 29°. The extra-wide chassis and numerous grip options make it ideal for transporting in the car, on plane journeys or on the train. The bag includes the practical BIKE STAND PRO and a protective FRAME PAD. If necessary, the wheels can be exchanged at any time. Particularly noteworthy is the extra-wide chassis, the clip-on wheels and handle options of the bag, which make it the perfect bike bag. In addition, the wheels can be stowed separately and protected by DISC PROTECTION. | Features: - separate compartment for the wheels - DISC PROTECTION - reinforced fork holder - exchangeable CLIP ON WHEELS - BIKE STAND PRO - FRAME PAD | Details: - Outer dimensions: 147 x 85 x 37 cm - Inner dimensions: 136 x 80 x 27 cm - Foldable: 147 x 25 x 37 cm - Volume: 305 l - Weight: 9600 g (total) - Max. wheelbase: 130 cm - Colour: Black | Material: - P 600D | Manufacturer: We still test all our products ourselves and work every day to make them just that little bit better. Our DNA is in every product and with everything we make we try to convey our passion for sport and travel. EVOC products are therefore always a little bit more than just pieces of equipment. EVOC stands for evolution and the concept for high-quality, sporty backpacks, bags and luggage with a special focus on uncompromising protection of people and material. Protect the things you love! Or shorter: EVOC - PROTECTIVE SPORTS PACKS

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EVOC Bike Travel Bag Review

This EVOC Bike Travel Bag Review is more thorough than most. I've used a lot of different bike bags and travelled a lot, so wanted to give you my take on this bag.

Before we start the EVOC Bike Travel Bag Review, I want to quickly mention what I look for in a bike bag. All of these things, except price, contribute to the overall utility of the bag. Click through each item to skip through to that section.

• Handling: how easy it is to navigate airline check-in queues etc. Basically, manoeuvrability.

Convenience

• Compactability
• Weight/Size

Robustness/Build Quality

• Protection for bike

Adjustability

• Securing the bike
• Overall design considerations
• Where to Buy

Agility/Portability

The EVOC Bike Bag is nowhere near as agile as the Scicon Aero Comfort 2 TSA ( Scicon Aero Comfort 2 TSA review ) or BikND Helium ( BikND Helium Review ). There are two handles on the front – one down low, and one about half way up – it is reasonably easy to pick the bag up at the front and wheel it along.

This is really important in check in lines where you need a highly agile bag. The Polaris or OEM bike pods by comparison, are horrible in this regard.

The EVOC would benefit from front castors.

You only need to take your handlebars off. Your seat can stay on, and so can your pedals though you can take those off if you want.

You don't have to take the rear derailleur off, but for the 2 minutes it takes, I would. If you do remove it, simply tape it to your down stays and wrap it up in bubble wrap.

This bag is very stable and is not prone to tipping over.

The only problem with stability is cross winds. If you're in a cross wind (airport car park for instance), because you must lift the front of the bag off the ground to move it, the wind can tip it over. It's not a huge issue though.

Compactibility

I didn't take a photo of the bag folded down, but rest assured it scores well in the compactibility stakes, getting a 4/5. It folds down on itself and can be stored standing up in your house or garage, or somewhere in your hotel room, back of your car or campervan if on the road.

I stored mine away in our campervan storage locker for 1 month with no problems.

Weight and Size

First up, we take a look at the unloaded bag. It's not too big at all. They offer some bright colours which is useful as having a big bright bag makes it easier to spot at the airport so do check out the limited edition colours which are pretty cool.

This bag weighs around 9kg unloaded. You can see we have 8 handles, which are attached in a very robust fashion. There are 2 on each end, and 2 on each side; enough to keep the baggage handlers happy!

Unloaded Bag

One thing I love about this bag is how good the robustness is. The bag has been designed really well. The zips are YKK and large gauge. They slide easily and have extra little grippers on them.

These plastic rails help keep the bag solid at the base.

Bottom of bag

The wheels are really robust and attached in a manner that ensures you shouldn't have a wheel come off.

There is a bunch of plastic that ensures you shouldn't have cracking across the plastic attachors, which can happen on luggage bags.

You can also see the plastic bash guard on the back. This should provide protection for the rear derailleur (I say should, not will – make sure you add bubble wrap to your rear D/R).

There is a whole lot of this tear-proof latex or rubber-like material at the ends on the top and bottom. This is great thinking as these are the areas most likely to get scratched and torn.

Bash material

Protection for Bike

Another outstanding feature is the protection for the bike. The padding on the top is around 4cm thick.

In the wheel compartments, two plastic pipes are inserted into holders on the flap. This provides protection for the wheels. There are two hard plastic plates protecting the hubs.

Wheel compartments

Plastic braces

Probably the only thing I'd be wary of is the rear D/R. In the photo below, you can see I've taped mine up to give it some clearance from the rear of the bag. I'd additionally add some bubble wrap in there too.

Update from reader Ben.

This bag happily takes anything from a roadbike to downhill bike. Probably your only issue will be roadbikes with integrated seatposts. To fit my bike in I had to lower the seat down as shown in the photo below. So, if you have an integrated seat post over 100mm, you might be in trouble.

You'll need the the road bike adaptor kit ( Wiggle , CRC ) to “pad” the front out a bit. This goes around the forks.

The block that the rear chain stays and BB sit on moves forward and backward as required and is secured on velcro.

Bottom Bracket block

There are plenty of internal straps and the seatpost strap is able to moved to accomodate small, medium and large bikes.

Seatpost strap

In the image below you can see how much room is left for shoes, some tools, extra padding and so on, once the bike is in.

Bike in Bag

One wheel goes into a special wheel compartment on each side of the bag. Skewers come off.

Wheel storage

Securing the Bike

Plenty of straps mean you can secure your bike, handlebars and forks with confidence.

Thanks to reader Wayne for pointing out the new EVOC bike stand ( get it from Wiggle ). The stand is made from aluminium so is light.

One of the problems I had with this bag was that the bottom bracket just sat on the block, with the straps securing the bag. The stand secures the bike using the two skewer points on the frame which is a much better solution. (However, there is a downside – the stand costs around A$110 which makes the bag/stand combo A$550 which is more expensive than the Scicon Aerocomfort 2 TSA .

New EVOC bike stand

The wheelbase is wide enough that the bag doesn't even look like tipping over, which is a design flaw of the Polaris Bike Pod, which has a very narrow wheel base which is uneven, so the bag leans to one side when unloaded, then tries to tip over when the bike is in it.

The internal material is surfboard bag material, so when it gets greasy, some eucalyptus oil or citrus cleanser will have it clean in a jiffy.

All the other considerations contribute to provide a bag with a high degree of utility, or usefulness.

To keep the rear of the bag from collapsing on itself, the bag comes with 2 fibreglass stringers which slot into these holders in the back. Great design thinking!

They simply come out when you need to collapse the bag down to store it.

EVOC Bike Travel Bag Review: Overall

This EVOC Bike Travel Bag Review has shown us that this a great bike bag.

It is good value for money, is reasonably light, has great protection for the bike and bag itself (rubber-like bash material), great agility, a useful number of handles and packs down pretty well.

It's obvious the designers (German, I reckon) have really considered user utility as well as longevity of the bag.

It has lots of internal storage, and with the new bike stand , packing the bag is much easier.

About the only problem I had was with packing – the bag tips over and is a bit unwieldy. However, the new bike stand should help in that regard.

The other issue is weight and agility. This is a big bag and you can fit a lot into it, so that makes it heavy (unless you pack it light), plus it's a bit hard to get around (at least compared to the BikND and Scicon).

However, the bag has some stiff competition from the BikND Helium and the Scicon Aero Comfort 2.0 TSA review which are about the same price but are better in some regards.

If you are in the market for a bike bag, you won't go wrong with this one.

Postscript. I have had a few people ask if you can fit your TT bike in. Answer is, it depends on size. Reader Chr3zzl3 sent in the below image (size M).

I've also had a few people ask about whether an integrated seat post bike fits. Again, it depends on your frame size. I'd be very cautious in that regard. Anything bigger than a size M might be a tight fit. And that to me sounds like a fair enough reason to get a new bike, just for travel!

Argon TT in the EVOC

Expect to pay around AUD$400 for the EVOC Bike Travel Bag. I paid AUD$270 during a Wiggle sale (with Platinum pricing). I think given the quality of this bag, it's a very reasonable price.

With the bike stand, the total price will be $530 or so.

Where to buy the EVOC Bike Bag

You can get the EVOC using the below links, or from your LBS. Your LBS may be as competitive as the online retailers on price, and you'll get good advice and warranty support.

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• Agility - 60
• Compactness - 90
• Weight - 60
• Robustness - 100
• Bike Protection - 80
• Price/Value for money - 80

This is a great bike bag. It is good value for money, is reasonably light, has great protection for the bike and bag itself (rubber-like bash material), great agility, a useful number of handles and packs down pretty well.

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I looked on the wiggle site and cant find the Evoc bag and adapter kit? (maybe i am not looking hard enough) Can we purchase from you at all? or can you recommend someone here in Australia. Thanks Steve

Hi Steve, Wiggle appear to be sold out! I don’t know if they will re-stock, but, you can get the EVOC from Chain Reaction Cycles . I will update the post, thanks for the heads up! EVOC have a bunch of good bags on Chain Reaction, so make sure you spend enough to qualify for free shipping to Aus.

Hi again Steve, Wiggle have these back in stock, or relisted.

http://www.velonomad.com/recommends/EVOCadaptorWiggle/ http://www.velonomad.com/recommends/EVOCwiggle/

Get em from Wiggle .

Thanks for this informative review. I pulled the trigger on one of these from Wiggle a few days ago, and I’ve yet to try it yet but it looks like it will be great. I’m packing an Argon E-114 time trial bike into it so I’ll need the road bike adapter which I did not order (it would be nice EVOC if you included this as a standard item).

Cheers, Chris

Hi Tim, what is your experience with fitting this EVOC bag into a European rental vehicle such as Renault Megane or Passat Sedan or Wagon. This is the only bike on our trip, the car will have 2 adults and 1 child with std assoc luggage. Should it fit ok do you think?

Mars, that is going to be a tight fit. Very tight. Even if you roll the bag up and get it in the boot, the bike will have to go on the roof. I’d recommend a people mover (think Kia Carnival size of car). Tim

Mars, you could get a Scicon Aero 2 TSA. Or, a Helium. Links: Wiggle , PBK or Evans .

The Helium packs down well! Tim

Thanks for the informative review and great website.

Do you think the EVOC bike bag with bike in it would fit in the back seat of smallish type vehicle (e.g. somthing like a corolla), or would you really need to be able drop the rear seats and put the bag in the boot.

Looking at travelling with it and from experieince a lot of rental car companies provide sedans type models where the rear seats may not drop down.

Many thanks

Thanks for the compliments and for reading!

Well, it depends on how many passengers will be in the car and what other baggage. Really, the EVOC doesn’t pack down as well as the BikeND Helium or the Scicon Aero Comfort plus. If I was hiring a car, I’d want something as big as a Commodore – I presume you’re from Australia, so you’ll know what this is. If you’re not an Aussie, imagine a bigger sedan.

Better still would be a station wagon, think along the lines of a Citroen, Renault, Passat and so on.

If you have a few of you, you’ll need to step up to a mini van or people mover.

How many people/bikes are going?

Thanks for the great website and review.

I will be travelling to France from Australia this year for the Tour de France and am looking forward to taking my Orbea Orca, will the EVOC bag protect my bike well enough to ensure that it makes it the distance or am I better off getting a hard case.

Thanks for the help

Hi Isaac, thanks for the kind words!

I think it’ll be fine in an EVOC. I am taking my Look 586 in it.

Just have good insurance that covers loss/damage by airlines.

I have recently purchased a cervelo P2 TT bike and am looking for a bike bag that will suit this type of bike and protect it. I have looked at aerocomfort plus, biknd helium and evoc. Can you recommend out of these 3 bags which is the best and suited for a TT bike. I am travelling to the noosa half ironman in october and need to pack bike up for plane travel.

Hi Anthony, I can’t actually give you any feedback on the Helium – I’ve asked Chain Reaction, Wiggle and PBK (Wiggle said no) for a bag to review.

The EVOC might be ok depending on how big your TT bike is, and if the seat post is adjustable…prepare to pull the bars off though.

Aero Comfort might be best bet for the least amount of dismantling but you will have to protect the bag big time.

If I get my hands on a Helium from CRC or PBK I’ll review them asap.

Great review. One question regarding the size. I have a Ridley Noah, XL frame which has an integrated seat post. About 1 inch has been cut off to fit. Would this fit inside the travel bag, or can you suggest the best way to measure the bike? If my bike wont fit inside the EVOC, can you suggest another bag that would suit.

Thanks mate

Hey Callum Inside bag from bottom to top is about 85cm. From top of BB block to inside top, around 70-75cm (depends how far you stretch it).

I have an XS Look 586 (removable seat post) and took the post out as it wouldn’t slide down far enough – and that’s an XS.

You could try a Scicon but I couldn’t confirm the inside dimensions. Will ask my mate who has one and he is pretty tall.

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Hi Tim, your bag reviews have steered me toward the Evoc.

I too lost a sci con bag wheel somewhere in France. Actually found the wheel and a replacement nut. Apologies to the next occupant of my hotel bed. The beds nuts were the perfect size. Used a fork for a shifter to tighten it back up.

Anyway thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the feedback. That’s a well funny story! The VeloNomad Scicon Aero Comfort Plus review is now up.

Keep breaking away, Tim

Hi Tim, i am traveling over to italy in May 2012 and am going to buy a travel bag/case and your review is leading me also to the EVOC. my question is, i have a Small 46.5 giant rabobank isp. do you think this will fit okay into the EVOC.. maybe its lucky i am short 🙂

regards, Ralph M

Hi Ralph I think it will. Best bet is to measure from BB centre, to top of the seat. Earlier in the comments I said that from the BB block to the top is 75cm… Hope this helps! Tim

We’ve just purchased 2 of these for our planned trips in 2012. Without the road bike adapter fork adapter it seems this product is extremely difficult to use and the bike just doesn’t fit properly. And there is no-one, anywhere in the world, that has them for sale. Not even Evoc themselves. I doubt they actually still make them. To not include it with the product is almost criminal. I would suggest you DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT unless you can source a road bike fork adapter first. Or be prepared to manufacture your own.

Hi Stuart Yep, they can be hard to find and the decision to sell them separately is confusing. However, you can jury rig it by using towels or bubble wrap around the forks. I’ll contact EVOC and let ’em know! Tim

Hey Stuart, I emailed EVOC with this comment thread and their feedback (from the MD of Product) was that the bag was originally for MTB, hence it shipping without the adaptor. He also said that it certainly was available. He said that including the adaptor would increase the cost of the bag.

I responded and said that despite the original target market of the bag, things change and I had a well informed guess that roadies would make up a larger market now. I also said that including the adaptor would only add 7% to the cost for those who didn’t need it (and there’s a ready aftermarket on ebay). I also mentioned that Wiggle and CRC both don’t have availability right now, and often don’t.

Thanks for your comment! All very excellent additions to the conversation.

update: Look, I was a bit, umm, agitated when I wrote that post. I sourced the road bike adapter from the USA and all is now good with the bag, although I’m not convinced the way the bars are packed is that good as they will rub on the frame. But the adapters are now available in Australia. The distributor tells me they ordered 200! In Sydney you can contact Velosophy to order. See you at TDU12.

Hey Stuart – no probs at all! When you pack the bars make sure you use the padding provided and use extra protection. You could check out the post I did on how to pack the EVOC video and photos I did.

Decided on the Evoc based on this review. It arrived from Wiggle last Friday (13 January 2012). Quality is very, very impressive, looking forward to using it for my visit to the French Alps in the summer.

I got the road bike adapter from http://www.bike24.com . They’re a German retailer, I ordered the adaptor on 10th January and it arrived the same day as the bag! Cost €25 delivered so a little more expensive than Wiggle, but hey, I’ve got one!

Hi David I’m really glad this review helped you decide, and more importantly, that you thought it was accurate.

Thanks for the heads up on the availability from bike24.com too. I am told Wiggle and CRC should have them in stock soon. For the Aussies, Velosophy in Sydney have them. Tim

Tim, are the wheels really well protected? I own Zipp1080 and Zipp 808 and I am really concerned about packing my wheels in the Evoc and then fly around the World with the airline guys throwing around my bag. Is a hard case the better choice for these kind of Time trial wheels? Thanks for having your thoughts in this. Cheers, Marc

Hi Marc, they are fairly well protected. Two plastic pipes on each side protect each wheel (2 per wheel). However, as with anything this is not foolproof. If you must fly with Zipps, then a hard case might be the go. Otherwise, if you aren’t entering a competition, maybe despec the wheels you take! I took Durace clinchers the last couple of times – next time will be Open Pros. Tim

Hi Tim, Thank you for the detailed video review on the EVOC bike bag. I will soon be purchasing a new custom touring bike in the U.S. and bringing it down by plane to Mexico (where I live) I plan to do some domestic traveling as well. After watching your review, I’m very interested in this bag. I’ve never had issues at airports flying to/from Mexico (e.g., pilferage, etc.) but it always remains a concern when traveling to/from/in developing countries. I like the fact that this bag is light weight, yet seems sturdy. I have to play around with the 20 Kgs allowed for sports equipment with the airline I normally fly, so this bag also seems to work well. Now, can this bag be secure with good locks for both the main and side compartments? Also, could I fit removed full fenders in it? Would appreciate your views or concerns about this matter.

Thank you and keep up the great work! Cris

Hi Cris No worries, thanks for the kind words.

The bag can be secured with good locks for sure – obviously you want TSA approved ones. You will definitely have room for full fenders, if you are talking about what I think you are (detachable plastic fenders).

Cheers, Tim

G/day Tim I hope to do some travelling with my bike in tow and am looking seriously at the Evoc Travel Bag gauging from the positive responses on your site. I will be relying on public transport in the main during my travels to Europe/UK/North America. Would it be feasible for me to carry the travel bike on board a passenger bus, say to get from the airport to a hostel, in the locations outlined above?

Much appreciated!

Hey Sunny To be honest, I think you’d be better off with the Scicon Aero Comfort Plus . The EVOC is a bit heavier and more unwieldy especially in light of the fact you’ll be train/bus hopping. If you’re only doing it a few times AND you’re not loading the bike bag up and you don’t have loads of luggage it might be ok, but I’d be more inclined to go for the Scicon under this scenario.

Hope this helps! Tim

Hello Tim Thankyou for your prompt reply! I’d like to think that I would be able to come up with a solution B4 I embark on my overseas trip in a few month’s time, in terms of procuring a reliable bike travel case! I am looking into off-road multi-day venues in places such as Moab (Utah) and Scotland Coast-to-Coast. Fortunately, both my hardtail and my dual-suspension bikes are lightweight, and I am hoping that this would go some way towards facilitating my movements when it comes to carrying a back-back and pulling a bike travel case along. Incidentally, my dual-suspension bike is a good quality product, brand new and not rode-tested as yet; and so, I would like to ensure that there would be adequate protection for the long journey ahead.

Can you recommend any light-weight hard cases with compact dimensions in order to better cope with the constraints involved with having to rely on public transport? A travel case which will accomodate both configurations, viz MTB and Cyclocross/Tourer, would be advantageous for future undertakings!

Also, I’ve just been looking at the Bigfoot Elite Series MTB Hard Case; it’s expensive, but it’s a joy to behold.

Regards! Sunny GIAM

PS Re Scicon-Aero: I have referred to your review and can appreciate your sentiments, and I too am not so impressed with the quality of the product!

Hi again Sunny, Can’t recommend a light-weight hard case as they pretty much don’t exist! Most hard cases (that can fit a bike) are quite heavy.

And, if you’re taking an MTB, probably the EVOC is your best bet as they were originally made for MTBs.

Hi again Tim. Just some feedback on my first trip with the Evoc. Returning from TDU in Jan my bag got sent to MEL instead of SYD, then back to ADL and then onto SYD. Although it survived the trip down OK, this multi-return route proved its undoing – literally. The zipper on the right hand side as you look at the opening un-zipped from the start point at the base. When my bike was finally delivered to me it was open all the way up the side so I’m lucky nothing fell out as I had my shoes, tools etc in there. The bag itself was also damaged. I know that this is caused by rough handling but I wouldn’t have expected the zip to fail so readily. The design really should stop the zip somewhat higher up as it took the full force of the rough handling. Two friends with exactly the same bag had no issues at all. Here’s a photo of the damage > https://picasaweb.google.com/stuarthickson/General?authkey=Gv1sRgCNqOnsjIyLHukAE#5730013905187194098 . BTW, Qantas paid to have it fixed, which amounted to the zipper being stitched at the base to stop it unzipping again. The damage to the bag was not repaired.

Hi Stuart, That is bad news that your bag being damaged is bad news (and made worse by Qantas’ failure to properly compensate you). I’m glad the bike was ok, and you didn’t lose anything though.

I might drop Qantas a line about it.

Would your insurance cover any of this?

Such a detail! That’s one of the best reviews for bike cases I have seen on the Internet. You could easily work as an editor at Engadget.com for such quality. I will Google+, Facebook like it. Congratulations.

I purchased an EVOC bike travel bag and have used it a few times. Unfortunately one of the stringers (plastic supports) have snapped (one of the longer ones). Do you know if it is possible to order some replacement ones and where I might do this. Alternatively do you have any suggestions for replacing it.

Hey Dave, That’s bad news. I’d drop EVOC an email directly, and see what they can do. Otherwise, some fibreglass from a local manufacturer (surfboard shaper, maybe), might be worth a shot?

Tim Dave G could try a length of the fibreglass material that is sold in yacht chandlers for sail battens, it appears to be about the same profile and is available in various flexibilities I think. regards Steve R

Thanks Steve – that is an awesome tip. Have you got a link for somewhere they can be bought online? Tim

Hi Tim, greetings from Singapore and great review on the Evoc. I m considering getting one. Have you travelled with the Evoc on Air France or any other airline which require you to pay excess baggage or for special baggage? Looking at the size of the bag, I wonder if I could just check it in as my 1-piece baggage entitlement.

Hi Sean, I’ve not travelled on Air France. When I flew back in 2011 from CDG to LHR I was on a BA flight connecting to QF at LHR. BA didn’t honour my QF baggage, so I had to pay 40EU for the Paris – LHR leg.

Generally speaking, the bag will be counted toward your free allowance, unless, you fly on certain carriers.

I am building a tool that will give you all this information. I don’t have a release date yet.

Having just returned from a trip to the Giro and on to France I have some more feedback. My partner, who is small & not physically strong, found it difficult to wheel the Evoc through large international airports (or even from the taxi to the checkin), especially at its max weight of 32kgs. She had to stop every 100m or less to change hands found it pretty taxing. I also found it pretty tiring, having to change hands regularly as we navigated reasonably long distances between terminals. Maybe for those who aren’t that strong a bag with wheels at each end would be better.

Stuart, great feedback.

I think you’re spot on. In this case, you need to pack the EVOC light, or, use a Scicon (and still pack light).

I don’t think there is a bicycle case that can boast about being a dream to carry around airport terminals. Even the ones with casters on both sides tend to tip. These cases are made with the main goal of protecting your bike from airport gorilla handling. If it succeeded in that (your bike arrived intact home!) consider yourself a big winner. As far as carrying these things around airport terminals, hire a skycap. They are available at any airport for a tip and so worth it!

Cris, I think you’re pretty spot on. I mentioned that there’s not one “best bike bag” in the How to Choose a Bike Bag article . It all depends on what you want.

I reckon the BikND Helium looks pretty good – I am trying to convince BikND to send me one to review!

Hey Tim, Does the evoc bike bag fit 29ers? And if yes, would it fit a large frame? (20″)

I noticed in your photos and how to pack video you left your pedals on. Do they need to be removed for packing?

Paul, I removed them, but you could leave them on.

We are a family of 4 going to Europe later this year. We will be taking 2 bikes with us & are looking at buying 2 of these bike bags. We are leasing a station wagon while we are there. From our research it doesn’t look like we will be able to fit the bags inside the car along with our other luggage & 2 people in the back seats. Do you think we could easily strap the 2 bags onto a set of roof racks?

Hi Neil, not easily you won’t. Have you considered mini-van hire? Otherwise it might be worth getting a car with bike racks then rolling the bike bags up. Station wagons aren’t as big as say a Commodore station wagon (or Territory).

Hi Tim – any recommendation for bikes with integrated seat post (I have a trek madone 54cm)

Hey Bayne I think a 54cm ISP would fit in the EVOC and possibly BikND. Scicon would be touch and go. Tim

Bought bike bag and used it for first time last week. My comment is not a result of the trip. Here goes… the fiberglass rods at both ends used to stiffen the bag come with rubber ends. Needless to say that the bottom ones, the ones leading the rods into the slots come off and are forever stuck inside and at the bottom of the cloth rails into which the fiberglass rods go in. Very annoying. Otherwise very happy with bag.

Could you flip the rods around Eial, and have the rubber at the top? Tim

Hi Tim,I’ve seen a different Evoc case,280 L black outline,are they both the same in materials or just the size?tnx

Hey Aldwin, shoot me a link to what you mean? I’ll drop you an email. Tim

Hi Tim, I bought an EVOC and own a Giant TCR with ISP. It’s a size M/L and I have long legs. My bottom bracket to seat rails measurement is about 750mm (about 780 to top of saddle). It’s a bit of a squeeze to get the bike in the bag but it definitely fits without issue. Just thought I would let your readers know as I couldn’t find any info on the subject of ISP bikes fitting in bike bags when I was researching. Cheers, Michael

I am looking for something that I can use, but then when I arrive at my destination I am able to pack up and store either on my bike or in a back-pack… I haven’t seen any cloth only bags that I trust to actually protect… where is the middle guy????

Hi Jo, You’ll want the EVOC or Scicon. Both reviewed on this site!

Does this bag support CX bikes with disc brake and thru axle (front 100/15, rear 142/12)?

It should yes, depending on bike size. Your mileage may vary, as always.

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Evoc 2016 Bike Travel Transport Bag Copen Blue

The award-winning EVOC BIKE TRAVEL BAG has been tested extensively. You can pack and store any type of bike securely within minutes ready for travelling. All you need to remove are the handlebar pedals and wheels. This makes our bike bag the mobile alternative to any bike box – with maximum protection for bike frame wheels and other components.The BIKE TRAVEL BAG is the perfect transport case whether for bike shipping flying with a plane going on other cycling trips. Combine it with our EVOC BIKE STANDs for perfect travel safety. Fits Tri road XC DH FR enduro bike Compatible with 29 Bikes Wheel compartments 2 on the side separate Frame pad included Compartments for smaller parts Carry handles Stable wide undercarriage Replaceable skate wheels Lockable zipper Collapsible to 136x39x25cm Max wheel base 122cm For tri and road bikes the fork protector 720621-01 aluminum stand 720620-01 or bike stand 721084-01 are required

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• Complete protection for your ride; fits mountain (Yes, 650b and 29’ers too), road, time-trial, cyclocross, and triathlon bicycles
• Integrated padding for drivetrain protection; two padded wheel compartments
• Heavy duty nylon-ripstop with 10 mm padding; abrasion resistant panels in high wear areas
• Smooth inline-skate wheels with sealed bearings; stable and easy to use

Got us where we needed to go – Protected the bikes. I had two of these both with MTBs, a 29er Large and a 27.5 small frame. Both fit, but the 29er was tight. I’d be hesitant an XL new geometry (long and slack) would fit, even with seat slammed down. I fit 29×2.5 tires in without too much trouble, but they must be aired down. All the mounting locations are in the right place and the system is pretty well thought out to be honest. There’s a good amount of pockets in the right places, and the straps are also in the right places. I had a very small…

Bad Idea Buying this bag is a great idea if you want to keep the dust off your bike, transport it in a van without a rack, or give it to a shipping service that will insure the contents and therefore handle it with care. If you want to put your bike on an airplane, particularly an international flight, you are better off using a cardboard box. After you pay for the bag and the airline’s charge you will be in for $650. For that sum you can rent a bike for quite a while, you might even be well on your…

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Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro Review: A Few Flights With the Sturdy Travel Bag

By: Josh Weinberg October 5, 2022

Evoc’s Bike Travel Bag Pro is what the German brand refers to as their “high-end” solution for bike transport. It’s a soft/hard-sided hybrid case with multiple integrated bells and whistles designed to keep bikes safe and secure in transit. I’ve used the Travel Bag Pro on a few flights this year and, while I’m not a big fan of air travel nor checked luggage in general, this bag has been a pleasure to use.

Let’s check it out in detail below!

Prior to this year, I went a while without flying, and even longer without hauling a bike with me (or checked bags for that matter), but had some trips recently where traveling with my bike made more sense than shipping it or renting once at my destination. My only former experience with bike luggage was an old two-piece hard side case that worked well for road bikes and some older MTBs, but I sold it once my mountain bikes got bulkier and no longer fit.

There are plenty of options for bike travel bags and cases on the market these days, and I honed in on the Evoc line because they appeared to have a balance of efficiency and strength. The soft upper portion also allows them to be collapsed when not in use for easier storage. I own a few Evoc camera bags, as I appreciate their thoughtful organizational layouts and overbuilt qualities, so had an idea of what I’d be getting from one of their bike bags.

The Bike Travel Bag Pro appeared to hit most marks for me: collapsable, accommodates fairly large frame/wheels, and is simple to use with only minimal bike disassembly. But, it is not without drawbacks, which I’ll explain more below.

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The Pro version of Evoc’s bike travel bags, specifically, utilizes a padded upper nylon portion with removable plastic “sticks” and “tubes,” while the lower hard deck is further strengthened when the bike is loaded onto the aluminum-railed bike stand (included, but also sold separately ). It also fits a fairly large max bike size, which was a selling point over other bags on the market. My Sklar Sweet Jammer has a 1227mm wheelbase which essentially maxed out the bag lengthwise (1300mm is the longest wheelbase that will fit).

• Capacity: 310L
• Weight: 22.04 lbs (including clip-on wheel + bike stand)
• Dimensions: 147 x 36 x 85 cm (Inside 136 x 27 x 80 cm)
• Maximum bike wheelbase: 130cm
• Collapsible to 147 x 36 x 22 cm for easy storage

Travel Bag Pro Setup and Loading a Bike

The bag arrived completely collapsed and required the bike stand to be assembled and the sticks/rods installed to give it shape. I first made the mistake of trying to load the bike frame while the stand was inside the bag. My bike comes so close to maxing out the stand/bag that there was hardly any clearance to do so. Hot tip : load the bike on the stand and then  lift everything into the bag together.

Evoc includes a pack of axle adapters sized for “all modern axle standards.” These adapters slot into the hubs at each end of the bike stand, which the bike is then attached to as if threading axles through wheel hubs for a secure fit. Hubs are height adjustable using a series of vertically-slotted holes. I tried to find the sweet spot where my chainring would be elevated off the floor of the bag, while also leaving a buffer at the top where the stem wouldn’t protrude too much into the top of the bag.

With the stand together I removed my wheels and handlebar to mount the bike on the front and rear axle brackets (notice the tape measure in the above image indicating my bike just 9cm shy of reaching the stand’s max length). With the bike affixed to the stand, my handlebars came off and I strapped them to the included top tube protector.

With my bike taking so much lengthwise real estate on the stand, I was forced to remove the derailleur to make it all fit in the bag. This wasn’t really a big deal and I actually appreciated not having it protruding from the bike’s rear end and, rather, resting on the floor of the bag where it was less prone to impact and damage.

I typically ride with chunky 29×2.6 tires on wide rims, so the bag needed to have large wheel holsters. This bag has two separate wheel compartments on the aft end, each with reinforced disc and cassette protectors. The compartments take two 2cm diameter plastic rods for shape and, seemingly, offer added protection to the wheels from outside impacts. These rods would be easily replaceable with PVC of a similar diameter. Fully deflating the Teravail Kessels allowed the entire tire/wheel assembly to slide right in.

No tire removal + no disc removal + no cassette removal = travel bliss!

In addition to adjustable positioning for hub/axle configuration, the bag’s interior includes a variety of strap positions to secure the bike to the side of the case. There are three interior pockets; one clear pocket is located on the sidewall and was perfect for storing pedals, tools, and other bits like my stem clamp and bolts. I stashed my shoes, helmet, and tool roll on the floor of the bag rather than in my stuffed carry-on luggage. I figured that if the bike bag was delayed in transit, I’d have little use for my helmet and shoes anyway and, thus, didn’t need them with me.

Traveling with the Bike Travel Bag Pro

Weighing in at 24lbs, this bag is heavy. I think it will be a challenge for most folks traveling with mountain bikes in this bag to stay under the 50lb limit of most major airlines. I tried to work around this and book a recent flight through Alaska Airlines, which has a reasonable $30 fee for “sports equipment.” Unfortunately, that flight happened to be operated by American Airlines, whose staff looked bewildered when presented with my bike bag and did not hesitate to slap the $100 fee on it.

In retrospect, I could have packed the wheels and gear in a separate bag to reduce weight and likely avoid the $100 surcharge, but would have then been dinged the standard $30 or $40 per bag. In the end, it’s largely a wash between shipping, renting, and checking when figuring in the upcharge, but the convenience of flying with your bike often outweighs alternatives.

The bag rolls on two permanently affixed rear wheels and one optional clip-on front caster that slides into a hole in the aluminum handle system. Evoc claims these are skateboard wheels, but they look more like scooter wheels to me. Regardless, they are replaceable, which is a bonus.

I can’t imagine using this bag without the front wheel. It makes maneuvering around airports a breeze. Just don’t forget to detach it and store it in the bag’s front pocket. It merely rests in the handle slot, so will fall out as soon as the bag is lifted off the ground!

After a few flights with the bag, I noticed a few areas of material wear, both on the inner ripstop nylon and the outer cordura. At this point, I’m blaming this on myself for the way I packed the bike. I don’t think I was careful enough about where my brake levers and handlebar head unit mount were placed inside the bag, which then caused abrasions with who-knows-what was stacked on it during transit. Hopefully I can pack better in the future to eliminate this from happening again. It’s a good lesson, though, and another reason I’m happy with my decision to remove the derailleur rather than try to make it fit in the bag while attached.

The Bike Travel Bag Pro has done everything I need it to do and more, though it’s not without it’s shortcomings that I’ve attempted to point out. So, to wrap this review, here is a list of pros and cons I’ve identified in my time with the bag:

• Solid, secure, protective
• Folds to compact size for storage
• Simple assembly and bike loading
• Ample internal pockets for small bits
• Adjustable for a variety of bike types and sizes
• Easy to maneuver when loaded
• Expensive (MSRP $795)
• Heavy (24lbs)
• Variety of axle adapters leaves a lot of unused plastic pieces
• Potential for material wear

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