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HOW I PACKED MY BIKE BAG WITHOUT REMOVING MY HANDLEBAR | SCICON AEROCOMFORT 3.0 TSA

thewinsty
2023 ж. 10 Ақп.
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In this episode, I demonstrate and talk through how I packed my bike into the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 soft case bike bag for my trip to Spain.
I like this bag because it is light, easy to use and foldable for easy storage. The total weight for my bike bag + bike was only 15kg. Importantly, I don't have to deal with any handlebar removal given all the integrated designs these days. I kept my pedals on and my saddle height was untouched. Yet I am able to fit my entire bike and easily push around a fairly compact bike bag after.
Reading the online comments about this bag, a few areas of concern were brought up.
1. Soft case leaves bike prone to damage
2. Shifters get banged in during transit
3. Rear derailleur is prone to damage because of its fairly vulnerable position.
In this video I will discuss how I mitigate these potential issues and more.
In the following episode, I will show you my practical experience travelling with this bike bag and how I set up my bike when I arrived at my destination.
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Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Scicon.
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A lot of you have asked about the various equipment I use, so here goes:
Filming stuff
My action camera for filming (main): amzn.to/3QbMkPC (GoPro Hero 9)
My drone: amzn.to/3BcSWc6 (DJI Mini 2)
How I film without hands: amzn.to/3emdc23
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Memory card: amzn.to/3cQrVBZ
External SSD: amzn.to/3CXl2cC
Cycling kit
My helmet: Giro Aether MIPS
My sunglasses: amzn.to/3ASPH8m (100% Hypercraft)
My cycling shoes: amzn.to/3RkT3rL (Sidi Ergo 5)
On the bike
Cycling computer: amzn.to/3QgWFKe
Power meter: amzn.to/3BfqUwP
Heart rate monitor: amzn.to/3RjyOLb
Front lights (mount sold separately): amzn.to/3KRmMq2
Direct-drive trainer for Zwift: amzn.to/3cO97TO
Soft-case bike bag for travel: amzn.to/3HWZ4aR

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  • best scicon aerocomfort 3.0 packing video on youtube. the one from scicon is terrible. thanks for putting this together... simple and straighforward. hope your trip went well. ride on!

    @sherveenlotfi@sherveenlotfi11 ай бұрын

    • Glad to know it helped. Cheers!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty10 ай бұрын

  • Thank you. This just saved my life. I was really struggling and your clear explanations and camerawork gave me what I needed.

    @simondedeney@simondedeney8 ай бұрын

  • This is the definitive best-practices bike packing video for this case. Thanks for making it!

    @jett_royce@jett_royce8 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for showing the derailleur details since that’s most important part of bike。 I hope others could learn from you。

    @riderdr4018@riderdr401810 ай бұрын

  • Thank you to make this video. I looking for bike bag that simple, light weight and safe. After watching your video, i think i found what I'm looking for.

    @ekoisme@ekoisme9 ай бұрын

  • i feel like i can trust your review because i see all your tan lines from your bib shorts and jersey which means you actually ride. great video. thanks.

    @chones_@chones_ Жыл бұрын

    • Also an indication of how strong the UV is over here at the equator!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • Lol okay

      @anarchocyclist@anarchocyclist9 ай бұрын

  • Great review and instructions video on the Scicon Travel Bag! Looks top notch, very well constructed and designed. And I love when the person using it gets to add on his personal preference and home materials for extra practicality and protection! Well done 👌

    @tonypowers123@tonypowers1234 ай бұрын

  • nice job with video and details, THANK YOU!!

    @garydurian1309@garydurian13098 ай бұрын

  • Nice and thorough video with focus where it actually matters!

    @ftekkie@ftekkie7 ай бұрын

    • Glad it was helpful!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty7 ай бұрын

  • I have the SCICON TRI 3.0 TSA AEROCOMFORT which i use for my roadbike when travelling. I'm not a triathlon guy, just a recreational cyclist. I also bubblewrap (then cellotape) the chain , rear derailleur & leave the pedals and handlebars on, just like you. Great video!

    @cosmonott1@cosmonott1 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing! Agree the convenience factor is the greatest appeal

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • I wonder how the tri version fits on a road bike? Would you recommend it? Or better get a proper road version? Thanks!

      @TheNabRider@TheNabRider Жыл бұрын

  • hack of the day for the disc brake clamp Just use paper and fold it multiple times until it fits snugly into the calipers. Easy to find anywhere

    @cwchee86@cwchee86 Жыл бұрын

    • Always works!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • I have the same bag and create some extra safety by putting piping isolation around the forks and some other tubes. Lost a wheel of the bag during transport at the airport and checked the nuts which were very loose. Happily I could buy some at Scicon, but they really made a mistake assembling (which they didn't admit). In April I will use it again, flying to Mallorca.

    @johnjong1584@johnjong1584 Жыл бұрын

    • Do u think removing the rear derailer and the disc of the wheel necessary?

      @scoobychau@scoobychau Жыл бұрын

    • @@scoobychau I loosen the derailleur (Ultegra di2) a bit, rotate it forward and then fasten it again, so it's not so far back, while still solidly mounted to my bike. No extra protection for the discs.

      @johnjong1584@johnjong1584 Жыл бұрын

  • I also own one too. Actually the disc will not get bend if faced inwards. Don't face it outwards as the cassette might just "pressed" into your frame.

    @chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504@chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504 Жыл бұрын

    • You might be right, but I did it because I noticed the pedals on one side was directly pressing against the rotors when external side force is applied on the bag. So just to be 100% safe for me. If I had to deal with rubbing bent disc rotors for 2 weeks…

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • @thewinsty are your pedals place in a level position before closing up the bag? The instructions from Scicon said need to do that.

      @chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504@chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504 Жыл бұрын

    • @@chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504 Yup, leveled. So one is out of the way of the rotors and the other (I believe it’s the forward position) is in the way

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • @@thewinsty great. Should be ok for your disc rotors. 😊

      @chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504@chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504 Жыл бұрын

    • I have the same bag but take my pedals off AND place wheels in the bag with discs facing in. Another good hack, loosen the stem on your handle bars so they give if hit or smashed on the plane and not cause any damage

      @yelloboy32@yelloboy3211 ай бұрын

  • i bought the same bag too because of the handlebar ease. Its a hassle to remove the handlebar especially if its an integrated one. And the Scion bag is great as i've brought my bike from australia and no issues. and it has space to secure your helmets, tools and even your clothes (just pad it all around areas that u wan to pad with your clothes. and that counts as 1 luggage!

    @hokagekira@hokagekira Жыл бұрын

    • Absolutely agree. I was considering a hard case initially for the increased protection. After this trip, I’m sold as well!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • Do u think removing the rear derailer and the disc of the wheel necessary?

      @scoobychau@scoobychau Жыл бұрын

  • thanks for this, just bought one

    @hockysa@hockysa Жыл бұрын

    • Good one!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • @@thewinsty would you be able to do a video on how it stores when not in use?

      @hockysa@hockysa Жыл бұрын

    • Check out the last part of my latest video

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Nice video. Still not sure if I have buy one or use rental bikes. Do you know if it's necessary to remove Di2 battery from the bike? On some bikes you can reach battery only from the bottom bracket side.

    @TheOkinawaBoy@TheOkinawaBoy10 ай бұрын

    • I didn't remove the battery for my recent travel, so I would say no. I think riding your own bike on travels is quite an experience, so would recommend!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty10 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for the video. Please tell us where you picked up the Sram wedge. I really appreciate any help you can provide.

    @darnellhenderson2170@darnellhenderson21709 ай бұрын

    • Try a bike shop that sells sram, they might give it away for free

      @thewinsty@thewinsty9 ай бұрын

  • That’s interesting man that u went with a soft bag I’ve heard nothing but bad things about them like u said. - bent break dice - handle bars/frame getting snapped in too - holes in the bag - crank arms getting bent or broken - wheels getting holes in them and spokes breaking or coming out of the rim. And also have fun in Spain man 😁👍

    @allencameron2619@allencameron2619 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Cam!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Hey man, great vid. How do you feel about the safety of this bag? I’m interested in it because it’s not required to remove the handlebar and saddle seat post just like what you’ve mentioned. But since it’s a soft case, I’m a bit worried. I’m having a SL7 as well, such a great bike! Cheers.

    @TheNabRider@TheNabRider Жыл бұрын

    • I was initially a bit skeptical of the safety as well since it’s a soft case, and all the anecdotal reports on the forums don’t help with reassurance. The design is great though, the wheels on the sides act as great shields for the bike frame, padding is adequate and in general I don’t see how the bike will get damaged short of it dropping out of the plane hold onto the tarmac directly. Cheers!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Hi pal thanks for the vid! I've used to fly with everything packed into a B&W bike bag, eliminating the need to pay for the second lugguage place. Could you tell me can you actually fit shoes, helmet and riding stuff in this bag? You've scaled 19.5kg - is that only the bike inside or some more stuff?

    @smaartcast2391@smaartcast239110 ай бұрын

    • It’s my bike, shoes, helmet (yes they fit), tools, bike pump, some kit including jersey, bibs and socks, bottles. My other bag was a handcarry sized luggage trolley

      @thewinsty@thewinsty10 ай бұрын

  • Winston, would you do a video comparing your personal experience using SRAM and Shimano?

    @angelinatang4255@angelinatang4255 Жыл бұрын

    • That’s been on my to-do list for some time, I should probably get to it soon :)

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Have you seen the Scicon REAR DERAILLEUR BAG & REAR TRIANGLE FRAME SHIELD?

    @learning2tri729@learning2tri7295 ай бұрын

  • Great informative video...Just wondering if there was any damage to your bike etc despite using the bike bag? I am just worried as my bike is the only one available where I am from and my wheel set costs $4000RRP

    @drTeddyJo@drTeddyJo2 ай бұрын

    • So far so good for me :)

      @thewinsty@thewinsty2 ай бұрын

  • can this bike fit usual budget carriers like scoot/jetstar/airasia? seems like it exceeds the limit of SQ as well. would like your advice!

    @pedaling.z@pedaling.z5 ай бұрын

    • Yes no issues, typically as long as you bring a proper bike bag they won't give you any trouble

      @thewinsty@thewinsty5 ай бұрын

  • Perhaps, chain on the small chainring??

    @jeffroom@jeffroom Жыл бұрын

    • For some reason the instructions recommended the big ring, so I just went with that :)

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Just saw this after your travels would you recommend this bag?

    @toshman696969@toshman696969 Жыл бұрын

    • Yes absolutely. Worked well without issues for me

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Where did you keep this disc after you remove from the wheels? This is a good idea to prevent bending the disc, but. not sure it is allowed to be hand carry onto the plane

    @Jam789@Jam789 Жыл бұрын

    • I put it in my check in luggage with my clothes

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • You took off the rotors... Did you leave the cassette on the rear wheel?

    @user-tj3ou8gl7c@user-tj3ou8gl7c Жыл бұрын

    • Yes I left the cassette, no reason to remove

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Hi , how do you choose the right size for road bike bag ? Thanks

    @roldansongcuan2328@roldansongcuan2328 Жыл бұрын

    • Hi Roldan, it is only sold in one size. Cheers

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • hi , im 1st time travel my bike with a bike bag to KL side from sabah , any idea if from airport , move to city , how to travel with? find a bigger grab car or train? any idea

    @georgelockhart6335@georgelockhart6335 Жыл бұрын

    • Train is fine. Car wise - should be able to fit into a regular sedan/hatchback. No need for XL car. But if you have multiple large luggages + Scicon bike bag, then yes maybe you will require a bigger car

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for this video! The official one is horrible.!

    @gabrielanamie2017@gabrielanamie2017Ай бұрын

  • I am concerned that because the handlebars are not removed, when the bag is dropped on its side, it can damage the steering tube, brifters, or handlebars. Any issues with this?

    @cludRobot@cludRobot Жыл бұрын

    • No issues for me, it was well padded with the bag so I think it can take a reasonable amount of impact e.g. if it tumbles over in transit. Of course if it drops out of the cargo hold at 38,000ft I don’t think it will stand a chance despite the padding

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • @@thewinsty 😀🤣

      @ugghhhyoutubeisawful646@ugghhhyoutubeisawful64610 ай бұрын

  • Nice! Where did you put the rotors to keep/pack them flat?

    @rayF4rio@rayF4rio Жыл бұрын

    • With my clothes in the normal check-in luggage. You can also choose anywhere else you think is safe from lateral forces. I didn’t carry on because there’s a rule against anything that might be considered a “weapon” and they’ve confiscated wrenches from me before

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • What’s the tool you use to remove the brake discs? Thx :)!

    @MrFishieeeee@MrFishieeeee6 ай бұрын

    • That’s a cassette tool!

      @thewinsty@thewinsty6 ай бұрын

  • Quick question, it did not look like you were using QR adapters for the front fork ? Actually, can anyone here who has the 3.0 bag lmk if anyone uses the adapters at all ? :D

    @MrSubterfu9e1@MrSubterfu9e1 Жыл бұрын

    • I think the adapters are if you’re still on the QR skewer system. Most disc bikes these days just use the big thru axle so no adapters required

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • I got this bag too. Do you put your helmet in it as well, or do you carry it on?

    @lx425@lx42510 ай бұрын

    • I put my helmet together with the shoes inside the small bag that comes with the bike bag

      @thewinsty@thewinsty10 ай бұрын

    • @@thewinsty the gear bag that fits behind the fork? Ohh I should do that, then the wheels should help protect helmet against impacts.

      @lx425@lx42510 ай бұрын

    • Yep that’s what I did

      @thewinsty@thewinsty10 ай бұрын

  • Looks like you swapped out the factory through axles. What ones are you using?

    @carlosb555@carlosb555 Жыл бұрын

    • I am on DT swiss thru axles, nothing too fancy

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

  • mannnn...tried general google....tried weightweenies.... tried 20 different vids ....finally! thanks. im not a fan of the soft bag (current one is a very hard rectangle-pita to pack but sturdy), but i am going to buy and pray my 56 systemsix fits with bars on.

    @ugghhhyoutubeisawful646@ugghhhyoutubeisawful64610 ай бұрын

    • The soft bag concern bothered me too, but I think so far so good. Got to have enough extra cushioning in the right places as well

      @thewinsty@thewinsty10 ай бұрын

  • Looks like the bag must always be upright

    @PuneethBedre@PuneethBedre Жыл бұрын

  • A lighter roadbike for climbing is a rim brake bike. 😀

    @lordalfa600@lordalfa600 Жыл бұрын

    • That’s true. Helps me save time on the descent too since I won’t be slowing down. 😂

      @thewinsty@thewinsty Жыл бұрын

    • I love my rim brake bike and prefer it over my disc for certain hilly routes where I live.. but for a trip to Europe I’d definitely take the disc bike for the long technical downhill sections which may wear out the carbon rims otherwise

      @OaklandPathetics@OaklandPathetics Жыл бұрын

    • rim warrior

      @ancogbernard@ancogbernard Жыл бұрын

  • one more thing, remove pedals as well

    @aaxxa@aaxxa7 ай бұрын
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