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This Scicon Aerotech Evolution Bike Box - 2006 is no longer available although you may find similar or newer versions below:
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Scicon Aerotech Evolution Bike Box - 2006
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The ultimate in travel protection for your bike. Click on bag to zoom for a more detailed image
This box offers great protection to your bike and we are not aware of any instance of a bike being damaged while packed inside one. However, if subjected to very rough handling, the box itself may sustain damage. This is the fault of the baggage handlers, not of the box. If this happens, you will need to make a claim against the airline or your travel insurance.
Hard Case bike boxes should protect your pride and joy on airplane journeys where baggage handlers can be notoriously careless. Even the toughest cases do not always survive a journey unblemished, but look for models with plenty of individual padding so that even if the case gets damaged the bike won't!
SCI-CON s.n.c., established in 1980, had been the first company in Italy which recognized the cycle bags and accessories field as an available commercial area with a certain expanding future. For almost 20 years the company has been projecting and manufacturing cycle holders, under-seat bags and panniers. The technical collaboration with great champions grants, furthermore, their added ability in the field dedicated to professional cyclists; national teams, federations and cycling teams select our items for their official equipment. It is, without doubt, proof of success which confirms the rapid expansion of SCI-CON in the international markets and its absolute leadership in the European one.
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Scicon's original Aerotech was the travel case which all others on the market aspired to, it being the toughest, cleverest and best way to protect your bike when shipping it by air.
The Evolution has taken the original design and refined the details which kept it from being perfect. The wheels are now smaller and cowled into the box shape, preventing them from being snapped off by clumsy baggage handlers; they also now have integral bearings (previously these were nylon bushes) to keep them running smoother for longer.
The interior is fully padded for extra protection, and the package now includes wheel covers and high density foam frame tubing pads.
What makes the Scicon better than the competition is the clever way in which everything packs: the wheels are held in place on the side of the case by steel skewers (provided with the case) which you thread through the side and lock.
The frame is suspended by straps through the centre of the luggage compartment, and the saddle, seatpost and pedals go in a protective bag. To fit a 57cm standard geometry bike it was simply a case of loosening the stem bolts and bar clamp and rotating them to fit in.
The Aerotech is 114cm at it widest point and 36cm deep, and fits easily into an estate car. It weighs 12kg so you'll need to book your flights with bike carriage. We've travelled long haul with the previous Aerotech (with the same dimensions) and there was plenty of space to also fit clothing, shoes, helmet, tools and track pump for a four-week trip.
The Evolution is made of a tougher ABS plastic than the original, and it's safer too, with double combination locks.
The big downside has always been the cost, with a recommended retail price of £639.99. Luckily, online retailer Wiggle has picked up distribution and is selling it at a not-quite-so-painful £450. Yes it's still a lot, but if you have an expensive bike then the extra level of protection is worth paying for.
The case is backed with a worldwide lifetime warranty against any manufacturing faults, but should any airline mistreat the case, a full range of spares is available.
Ten out of ten for safety but this level of protection cost
The Aerotech Evolution is, for sure, the best Hard Case we have seen, its strong, it will protect your prized bike and it's very manageable around the airport, you don't need a trolley for this Case! The wheels are safe, all your things are secure and you don't have to worry that your bike will not arrive in one piece. It has everything you need for taking your bike away for training or a holiday, worry free! For that extra comfort of mind you also get a world wide lifetime warranty, so lots of security.
We'll we never give 10, but Sci-Con get very close
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