Thule 699 - Round Trip Demonstrated by Rack Outfitters

[1982FMJ]

if you are using a full suspension you can save alot of space by removing the rear swingarm and front forks. I tried this and found you can save tons of space and use a smaller case. in any case on a hard tail removing the front forks will let you use smaller sized case

[d25myaofg]

I'd like to make a note to novice bike packers that it is highly encouraged to put spacers in the fork and rear triangle for shipping.

This keeps freak accidents from happening where your fork bends/breaks and the same situation with your rear triangle. Good luck!

[blackstudios]

how is this possible in a hard case?@d25myaofg

[d25myaofg]

@blackstudios What do you mean? There are spacers you can put in your rear dropouts and your front dropouts to keep them from compressing in flight.

If you don't put a spacer in, then it's very possible for your wheels and foam to compress the triangle and fork to a point of ill repair. I've been a head team mechanic for a roundabout three years now and although team bikes are never damaged, I've seen individually packed carbon frames and forks suffering irreparable damage from not using them.

[RCardoso72]

whats the difference between this version of the Thule case and the Gray version sold by Nashbar or Amazon. Aside from this looking slightly nice is there any functional differences?

[youngera111]

THANKS for the video - a huge help for someone who borrowed a friend's Round Trip.

[rackoutfitters]

Current pricing is $379.95 USD

[831camera]

how much do one of these cost??

[farastray1]

international is usually free.. when Ive flown domestic it has cost about $150 or so

[rackoutfitters]

Depends on the airline, many do now, it's best to ask the airline.

[notebookcritic]

Do the airlines charge extra to check this luggage, or does this pass?

[adriandk99]

thanks for the video