B and W Bike Box in Fantastic condition in Bath, Somerset for sale

This was definitely one of the most popular boxes being used by UK cyclists, the B & W box is a great little box that is very, very competitively priced!. Price is one thing, but it has to deliver your bike in one piece and the evidence suggests that it does just that! The box is robust - the hard plastic (ABS) construction is tough, with a rigid aluminium frame and includes a double shell thickness corresponding to where the wheels lie within the box. Packing the bike is very straightforward and the instructions are easy to follow - it took me about an hour to pack and unpack from start to finish. The space is confined, but provides a snug fit for my 58cm bike frame. Two padded wheel bags are provided, which allow the wheels to 'float' in the box quite safely. The bike frame straps firmly against the padded interior and can't move. With the bike nestled in, there is still loads of space to pack other items for extra protection - clothes, helmet etc I've now used the box on a couple of overseas trips and though it is showing a few very minor signs of wear it has still retained the original shape perfectly and nothing has failed. Needless to say, my bike has remained in tip top condition throughout! Despite looking a lot less impressive or strong when compared with much more expensive boxes, it is clearly very tough! (Though I admit that it does appear a little more flimsy in comparison). The box is easy to manoeuvre around airports and hotels and the two exterior handles are well placed. It is also slim and compact - far more so than some of the bikes boxes on test and that makes for easier storage when not in use! Another plus!! My one gripe is that the locks are difficult to do up, though this actually reflects the way the case is closed. If the contents allow the lid to shut properly and the lines are right (best done on a flat surface like a hotel bedroom floor!), the locks align and close perfectly first time, every time. If they don't close, it means that the lid isn't aligned, which either means the case is warping out of line due toan uneven surface underneath or because the contents haven't been optimally packed. When the locks align and close properly, it's a good sign that you've got the packing right! (Those of you who have ever wrestled with a car roof box) Dimensions: Exterior 1150 x 870x295 Interior 1080 x 800 x 250 Weight: 9.4kg