Add More to your Rodriguez Travel Package!
Protective Padding
When you pack your bike for travel, you'll need something to protect the frame. This is very rugged canvas material sewn to padding that velcros easily around the frame tubing.
1.) Cut and Labeled Padding
Overwhelmingly, our customers prefer to pay a little extra for padding that we have custom cut and labeled for their specific bicycle or tandem.
$290 for a single bike
$540 for a tandem
2.) Standard Rolls of Padding
If you prefer to cut your own padding, then we can sell you the rolls uncut. This is the option most offered by other manufacturers.
$150 for a single bike
$320 for a tandem
Travel Case Options
We have several case options for your new Rodriguez Travel bike or tandem. A tandem will need 2 cases in order to travel as standard luggage with no up charges. All of our cases are an appropriate size for non-oversized charges when flying. Listed in order of popularity.
Important note: Keep in mind that the largest size that is airline approved is 26" X 26" X 10". Larger size cases sold by some other manufacturers may incur 'over sized' charges.
1.) The Butterfly Hard Case
Our most popular case is named after the 'butterfly' shaped latches used to close it tight. This rugged, hard case protects your bicycle better than any other option.
$650
2.) The Back Pack Case
This is another very popular option. The bike packs into the case just like the hard case, but allows you to strap it onto you back to keep your hands free for your other luggage. Another advantage to this case is the fact that it folds down fairly small for storage. It is not as protective as the hard case.
$370
3.) The Soft Transport Case
This one is basically a canvas bag with a full zipper and handles. This case is not recommended as a protective flight case. But, with the addition of card board inserts (which you can make yourself), we've had many people use these as second cases for their travel tandem. They put the more fragile stuff in a hard case, then use this case for the less fragile stuff like racks, fenders and wheels. It folds very small for storage.
$110
Other Cool Travel Bike Stuff
Through our years of working with travel bike customers, we've found some other specific items that are perfect for use on a travel bike.
2.) Folding Rear Rack
Everyone has their favorite rear rack. When considering a travel bike though, the Racktime folding rack (by Tubus) is our customers choice. Other heavy duty racks are very, very difficult to pack in the box with your bike. This one can fold completely flat with the removal of just 2 bolts.
$130
3.) Compact Folding Front Rack
The Tara front rack from Tubus is hands down the best front rack to use on a travel bike or tandem. It folds flat with no effort, and carries a huge load if needed. Any other choice is a pain in the butt on a travel bike.
$160
4.) Professional Lesson
Packing your bike can be intimidating the first time you do it. You can learn from the experts, in person, with your bike if you'd like. We will teach you everything you need to know to pack and un-pack your bike as efficiently as possible. These lessons are 'hands-on' so you'll be proficient by the end of the lesson.
$300
5.) TSA Netting
Packing a bike in an S&S box is a learned skill, and you can't trust the TSA, ticketing agents, or anyone else to know how to get all of the pieces safely back in your case once it's opened. That's why we recommend using S&S TSA Security Netting to hold all your parts together when the case is opened.
$55
