Post Carry Transfer Case
When you sign up for one of the big rides like Dirty Kanza 200, you probably want to bring your own dialed-in bike.
If driving to far-flung places is not for you, either shipping your bike or checking it on your flight are probably the way to go. There are a myriad of hard and soft cases for packing your bag for flight but moving around the airport with a big bike bad is cumbersome, and you will easily be stung with bike cargo fees.
At Sea Otter, we saw the Transfer Case, a small soft-sided, portable bike carrier made by the Post Carry Company. The Transfer Case is designed by Marc Mendoza, owner of Post Carry Co. who was looking for a bike case that he could travel easily with.
The Transfer Case allows you to pack your bike up in an easy-to-carry way. Post Carry Transfer Case, 2019 Sea Otter Classic. © C. Lee / Cyclocross Magazine
The Transfer Case is well thought. Small enough to pass for “art work” or “display materials” to avoid the extra fees assigned specifically to bikes. Small enough to take on public transportation out of the airport or fit in the back or trunk of a compact rental car. When you are not using it, it will roll up for storage or carrying on your back so you can ride from the airport.
The Post Carry Transfer Case goes with you, no matter what wheels you use. Post Carry Transfer Case 2019 Sea Otter Classic. © Post Carry
Bike protection is provided by corrugated polycarbonate panel and the small size means there is less surface area to collapse. It does require that the fork be removed, but most cases require removal of the handlebars anyway. There are compartments for the rear derailleur and covers for the drivetrain and wheels. To help packing go smoothly, the company has instructional videos on its website.
If you need to pack your bag for a flight, the Transfer Case wants to help. Post Carry Transfer Case, 2019 Sea Otter Classic. © Post Carry
The Post Carry Co. Transfer Case is priced on par with other bike cases at $399 USD. We thought it unique enough to pique our interest.
More info: postcarry.co
