Evoc's Mountain Bike Bag Pro keeps the handlebars on

Bag and accessory brand Evoc announced its new Mountain Bike Bag Pro travel case today, billing it as the first travel case that lets mountain bikers leave their handlebars on. As internal cable routing becomes more common on mountain bikes, disassembly for travel is increasingly an issue, one the new bag sidesteps: just loosen the stem bolts and turn the bar. The price for that (other than the US$1,000 / €795 retail cost) is size: at 145 x 99 x 36 cm, the soft-side case is well above almost all airlines' oversize limits, meaning you'll pay extra bag fees. It's also 9 kg / 19.8 pounds empty, meaning that fully loaded with a bike and any sundries, it may also trigger excess weight fees. The case, which is similar to the brand's recently updated Road Bike Bag Pro, uses a rigid polycarbonate shell bottom which Evoc says is stronger than conventional aluminum rails. Side stabilizers add more protection and can be removed to store the bag flat. [Evoc Sports]