Biknd Bicycle Travel Case - Dreamy
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I need a new travel case… It will probably be this one.
The case is a dream come true. The exterior is soft nylon and it can be packed away much smaller than it is when in use. The case has an internal rail system to mount your bike to. This ensures little to no movement during travel. The best part…. it has air cushion that you inflate one the case is packed and ready to go. Wait a second.. did I mention it holds two sets of wheels? Unreal thought went into the Helium. By far the best case I have seen to date. Now only if they were available for my trip in October.
From the people at Biknd
The Helium bike case will be available for purchase at many locations as well as online dealers by the end of January.
We will email you or you can visit our web site for the official release and dealer locations.
One option is to go to your favorite bike shop and ask them to order from us.
If you want one. Ask your local bike shop.
Sugested retail price $599.00
October 20th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Any idea what an estimated weight is with a bike a two sets of wheels? I wonder how it compares to other cases when checking it on a plane.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:28 am
The case weighs 9.5kg (20 lbs). Add those numbers to the weight of your bike and wheels.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I have the same pump for my exercise ball. It is very crummy. Youd think they would give you a better quality pump for all that money.
November 6th, 2009 at 2:04 am
the wheels look pretty small. how well does it roll? is there a telescopic handle for taller people? how balanced is it when rolling it around?
November 9th, 2009 at 2:01 am
very nice case,i am going to see if i can see this case in person soon. very interesting.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Any idea if these will be sold in Canada?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:56 am
The folks at Biknd will announce retailers by January 2010. In their words:
The Helium bike case will be available in stores in the US and Canada in January 2010. We are currently expanding our dealer network thoughout North America, simply ask your local shop to drop us an inquiry (sales@biknd.com). For buyers outside North America, we will be announcing by January 2010 where to buy the Helium bike case in your country.
Should you require additionnal information, email us at info@biknd.com
November 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Thanks. Ill send em an email.
November 12th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I’ll be curious to read reviews once folks are able to get there hands on these. Hopefully, they’ll distribute some ‘demo’ units early so that they can be field tested before the January rollout. –ER
November 12th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I doubt it. When you buy it.. thats your demo. Find out if it works or sucks once you shelled out $600 large!
November 18th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Very interesting. The one issue I see is that your wheels are unprotected on the outer edges so when some airline dude drops a 50lbs bag sideways (worst yet the corner of a bag) on your bike bag only God knows what will happen. I am strange like that, gotta put my hands on one before shelling out the dough.
November 18th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Appears to be vulnerable to careless airline baggage handlers. Nifty looking product nonetheless
November 19th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Honestly the wheels look no worse off than any other luggage. I bet they are ok. I’m more concerned about the life time of the pump like neirma.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
If you will supply me with a case I will give it a trial run to Ironman China(round trip from Florida) and write a review.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Walter, I have been trying to get my hands on a Biknd Helium for months. No local shop or online retailer had them. I gave up and got a Pika pack. Look into them. They are nice and do not look like a bike case, which can help while flying. Biknd seemed to be a dead end, bummer for sure. I wanted one bad.