Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 Review / TIPS to safely pack BIKE! 

I bought this same bag about 6 years ago and have used it a few times with no issues. I would recommend not putting the gear bag inside the bike bag and instead pack it into another checked bag if possible. The reason is that TSA in the US will definitely open up the bike bag and they will likely take out the gear bag out and go through it. This gives them more opportunity to lose things. I had a friend that had a few items missing when he traveled with his bike and ended up having to buy new parts before we could go riding. TSA likely forgot to put them back in the bike carrier when they were done. All I pack in the bike bag is the bike and the wheels. Pedals, tools, shoes, helmet, etc all go in other luggage (don't pack tools in carry-on as they will likely be confiscated). To protect the frame more you can get foam pipe insulation of different sizes at your local home center and use them to wrap the front fork and rear stays. The foam comes pre-split down the length so it's easy to slip on. While not necessary, you could use some zip ties to strap the foam to the stays/forks. If you go that route, bring extras to repack on the way back. Lastly, I loosen the handle bar, rotate it down and then snug it back up. This moves the shifters more out of the way to protect them from impact. Just assume the bag will be dropped along the way at some point so best to move things to areas that will protect them more. Same reason that the rear derailleur should be removed from the frame.

very good information on this bag! looks solid and a very practical alternative- less weight and does the job! very good walk thru!

Thank you for this. However, it would’ve been nice to show how you pack the rear derailer and manage the chain back there because that is the hardest part for me.

Thequalityadventure- thank you. excellent . 😎

Does the cover not protect the rotors so it’d be safe to leave them on?

That’s a NON approved and NON recommended bike bag. But if you’re CHEAP and ignant, then I suppose it’s ok. 👍