Hi, I'm about to embark on my first bike vacation this spring http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=11440 and have been looking for a travel case too. I like the Nashbar hard case. It's on sale right now too.http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?c...it=y&pagename= But they have a softcase too in case your going in that direction. I don't like the fact that there is no padding in that one tho. They are constantly having sales too. so keep an eye out for a good deal.

If you find that you won't be travelling often with the bike, you can rent one. Many bike shops rent them out or will give you, free of charge, a sturdy cardboard one that came with a new bike. Just another option. (Denise Goldberg advice to me, BTW)

Have fun and good luck!! Let us know what you decide. I'm still not sure which one I'm gonna get yet, but I know I want a hard case. Please feel free to add your comments to my thread as well. Still not totally decided on where I'm going yet. Thanks!

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