Phil this was great.Thanks for the detailed explanation. Especially when packing the bike. As a new cyclist , I would really appreciate more instructional vids. You have a knack for explaining. things to. in a way that is less intimidating. and less nerve recking. You managed to make this look so simple (dismantling the bike parts) that I ran out and picked one up for my travels.
love the way you explained Orcase. Using this bag, I'll learn enough about my bike to save a trip to the bike shop to do basic bike maintenance. over time it's really going to save money in so many ways.
I can attest that these bags are awesome. My first time traveling with bikes was for the 2019 Yosemite Cycling camp put on by Vegan Cyclist. I borrowed 2 Trico Iron Case, hard shell bike cases from my LBS. Arriving in Bass Lake Tyler informed me that my partner's bike had been damaged in transit (shipped the bikes ahead of us). Upon inspection the RD hanger was bent, the frame was BADLY scratched and the rear disc rotor was also bent. My bike just had a bis scratch. Many tears. Fast forward a year and traveling to Cali (from Pennsylvania) with bikes again and this time I decided to buy an OruCase B2...used the Phil code to save some case...for myself I borrowed a Scicon T2 TSA bag. Both bags protected the bikes just fine but OMG was the Scicon bag gigantic and a PITA in the airport and in rental cars and taxis. Upon return to PA I ordered another OruCase B2 and 2 of the frame padding kits that had just been released. Now I'm just in a holder pattern for COVID to f off so I can travel again. Thanks Phil...great stuff.
@@Craig040 Well sadly we have not air traveled with our bikes again since COVID. Have 2 B2s sitting in my basement and brand new never used padding kits.
For traveling in the USA the most important thing for people to know is that the TSA will open your case and they will want to access everything in the case. So the key is to pack it in a way they can take it apart and put it back together correctly.
@@worstretirementever Boo. That don't know you gotta slam that s&^t. My bike came back from BWR on Sunday missing s seat collar. Never had issues flying with bikes prior to 2001...god I'm old.
I’ve had good luck with “equipment parts,” “exercise gear,” and “work tools.” Whatever you do, don’t say “bike parts.” All they hear is bike and hit you with a fee.
Just flew bike bag on AA for $40, had to be under 50 lbs. Didn't have to make up any stories about what's in the bag. TSA did go through the bags on both flights.
Love the new design - I borrowed an older Orucase bag to bring my gravel bike to Hawaii right before COVID closed the world. I love the new design, it'll be my first choice to buy for when we can travel again... and yes the gravel bike fit in this case, but it was tight.
@@xtiansolisa Back in March 2020, I flew Delta with my bike bag as a checked bag for no additional charge. A lot has changed since then, including my Delta status dropped to nothing and I cancelled my Delta American Express card. When I flew to Minneapolis to Honolulu in March 2022, I left the bike at home in part because they were charging us for all checked bags.
Meanwhile, baggage handlers are watching a video that shows new tools and techniques for destroying a bike inside an Orucase... "OK guys, here's how you can crack a top tube easily in just 10 seconds, don't forget to hit like and subscribe"
I got my clavicle platted too. I thought i wouldn't be able to wear backpacks anymore as well, but luckily for me they dont cause any pain or discomfort.
Thanks for the great video Phil I've had my eye on this bag and was great to see it in action....here's hoping travel will be back on the agenda soon. Can you share more about using this bag with disc brakes and integrated cables....Can you pack the bike without removing the fork or is that a must?
@5:15....The reality is that if you want to travel with YOUR bike, you need to know more about your bike than changing a flat. The more you breakdown your bike, the smaller the case needs to be. The more you breakdown your bike, the lower the chances of breaking something.
After assemblying bike this morning even bigger fan of the frame protection kit. Will throw out there when no stand, curtain rod in hotel bathroom works great for propping up bike in the air (and cleaning before going home), for disc brakes throw a piece of cardboard in between the pads in case levers get pushed around, always your remove rotors and di2 battery, and taking off the fork just keeps you on point for keeping the headset lubed up!
@@worstretirementever really? Hmmmmm that's good news. I'd have to move my front light but that cookie bag is tough to resist. Might be better than my the top tube bag I just got (shoulder issue makes reaching into back pockets difficult )
