Shokbox Pro Order Issues Anyone?

[PierreR]

I also wonder if anyone knows of any third party protectors for rotors and rear derailleurs to give extra peace of mind when leaving them on the bike. Thought it would be quite easy to make something that would slide around the rotors and stop any impact from deforming them but I can't really see anything available.

Just received my delivery notice from DHL for delivery tomorrow

Regarding the rotor protection, I use the ones from Muc-Off: https://muc-off.com/products/disc-brake-covers-bolt

I will also likely be looking for something to protect the derailleur once I see how the bike packs in the new case. In the past, I have been taking it off but good if it can stay on safely!

[cazual22]

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Just received my delivery notice from DHL for delivery tomorrow [/quote/]

Are you located in the UK?


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[Sander7721]

Any questions please ask
I will post more pictures when I pack for travel.

Wanted to follow up to see if you had any updates on your experience with the box.

Thanks

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Hi

Yes Im in the UK
I am flying out Saturday morning.
However like any cycle trip I have pre-stripped the bike already all I have to do is get the frame in the bag see if i can fit it in with that saddle and close the case, that should take 5/10mins.

[Sander7721]

I also wonder if anyone knows of any third party protectors for rotors and rear derailleurs to give extra peace of mind when leaving them on the bike. Thought it would be quite easy to make something that would slide around the rotors and stop any impact from deforming them but I can't really see anything available.

Just received my delivery notice from DHL for delivery tomorrow

Regarding the rotor protection, I use the ones from Muc-Off: https://muc-off.com/products/disc-brake-covers-bolt

I will also likely be looking for something to protect the derailleur once I see how the bike packs in the new case. In the past, I have been taking it off but good if it can stay on safely!

I dont see how they will stop the rotors gettimg bent myself.
I have removed the rotors and boxed the rear durealliuer. Not fussed about a minor bit of stripping down and rebuilding.
More concerned the bike gets there in one piece as a whole. Chain off as well and freshly waxed

[PierreR]

Just received my delivery notice from DHL for delivery tomorrow [/quote/]

Are you located in the UK?


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Yes, I am in the UK...

[Sander7721]

Any questions please ask
I will post more pictures when I pack for travel.

This looks great, thanks for taking the time post all the photos. Could you post the weight when you've been through the airport, interested to see how much lighter the final version is than the prototype. I actually think that packing as much kit in with the bike as possible will also help prevent it from moving around as well as the straps and there seems like a lot of space around the frame for that.

I'm surprised your seatpost didn't fit. Mine was really close to fitting at 76cm from BB. I'm also pleased to see that there seems like a lot more space between the crush poles for bigger tyres. It was fairly tight getting one road wheel into that space, no way I could have fit two like you've managed.

Hey kofsw4

Currently sat At London Luton Airport Mallorca bound for two weeks .
Box all packed.
Managed to leave the saddle and post in, it just fits so will be suprised anyone with a larger frame would be able to leave it in.
One wheel bag underneath the frame and one on top as Josh from Shokbox said.
Added the derailleur in the box some additional padding as I'm paranoid a hoody and some shoes.
Box weighed in at the airport at 27.9kgs
My bike is well packed with no pedals no rotors no chain so should be 6kgs ish plus box 13.5kgs so thought it would be lighter to be honest so will weigh case when I return.
Packed nice and easy but like the bike box Alan Pro it is a bit cumbersome.
Obviously with some practice runs the box I found is very easy to pack, lets see if it gets to the other end in one piece! lol.

[kofsw4]

Got to say that's pretty disappointing on the weight!

Mine was due Friday but never showed up, hopefully tomorrow...

[Sander7721]

Got to say that's pretty disappointing on the weight!

Mine was due Friday but never showed up, hopefully tomorrow...

Did you get your box?

Literally at Mallorca Airport and had the box weighed and it was 21kgs and that's with a few extra bits in the box!
Must be something up with the Luton Airport Scales

[kofsw4]

Wow, I wonder how many people have been charged for excess baggage because of those scales! 21kg is much more like it.

Got my box and it looks like a big improvement on the prototype I had. Taking my gravel bike on a trip in a few weeks so will get a chance to test it out properly

[Sander7721]

Wow, I wonder how many people have been charged for excess baggage because of those scales! 21kg is much more like it.

Got my box and it looks like a big improvement on the prototype I had. Taking my gravel bike on a trip in a few weeks so will get a chance to test it out properly

Exactly!
However I have had an issue with my box that one of the latches was popping open, but all good as its getting replaced.
Box is great so easy to pack once you get the jist!

[cazual22]

After a very long wait (Nov 23), my box finally arrived today. Martin, the Managing director, has been great. He fully took responsibility for the issues and the lack of regular updates, which have now been addressed with some new hires. He and his team did everything possible to ensure my box arrived, and I appreciated the transparency. I know, as a small business, when launching a new product, there can be a lot of unknowns and things that are out of your control. You manage that by being open and transparent with your customers; not all, but most will understand and stand by patiently.

Thanks again Shokbox.

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[matoduri]

How do you like it after some time? Thinking this vs BBA these days.

[Greeners]

Anyone expecting to pack a bike box for travel in 10mins either does not care for their bike or is a bit naive.
The more effort taken to protect the vulnerable parts of a bike, the safer it will be.

Chain Off
Pedals Off
Rear mech Off
Saddle/post Off

Individual frame tubes covered in pipe lagging material. Removed parts padded or kept inside adequate containers.
Chainset & chainring teeth protected from scratching & contact if box dropped etc. Rear dropouts/stays protected against being squashed/snapped.

Think of how you would feel if you unpacked your box to find, bent chainring teeth, a snapped frame or scatches from inside the box like a chain rattling against a painted frame or components contacting each other. Only you can safeguard this at the packing stage.
It takes me about 45mins to pack away my bike for a flight, this was longer when I was new to cycle travel, without practice. I always pack my box with cycle clothing & nutrition etc to pack out the redundant space with soft, sympathetic items.

I have witnessed so terribly packed bike cases which make me shudder to think what state it would all arrive in at the other end. Tools, pedals & such literally dropped in through a gap, last minute.

[matoduri]

Anyone expecting to pack a bike box for travel in 10mins either does not care for their bike or is a bit naive.
The more effort taken to protect the vulnerable parts of a bike, the safer it will be.

Chain Off
Pedals Off
Rear mech Off
Saddle/post Off

Individual frame tubes covered in pipe lagging material. Removed parts padded or kept inside adequate containers.
Chainset & chainring teeth protected from scratching & contact if box dropped etc. Rear dropouts/stays protected against being squashed/snapped.

Think of how you would feel if you unpacked your box to find, bent chainring teeth, a snapped frame or scatches from inside the box like a chain rattling against a painted frame or components contacting each other. Only you can safeguard this at the packing stage.
It takes me about 45mins to pack away my bike for a flight, this was longer when I was new to cycle travel, without practice. I always pack my box with cycle clothing & nutrition etc to pack out the redundant space with soft, sympathetic items.

I have witnessed so terribly packed bike cases which make me shudder to think what state it would all arrive in at the other end. Tools, pedals & such literally dropped in through a gap, last minute.

What case do you use?

[ElJayEm]

Got to say that's pretty disappointing on the weight!

Mine was due Friday but never showed up, hopefully tomorrow...

I agree, disappointed in the weight of this box. I just received mine and the weight is roughly 17.5kg box + protection.