VERDICT

As cyclists we’ve never had more choice when it comes to transporting our bikes, but what you go for depends on your specific needs, and your budget. Chain Reaction’s Pro bag offers plenty of protection and features for your cash and takes our best value award.

Soft bags have come a long way and we were impressed with the Evoc and SciCon, both of which delivered quality performances, but it’s Biknd’s Helium that scores the Highly Commended honour for soft bags.

When it comes to hard cases, BikeBoxAlan continues to impress, especially with its tracking device. And we loved the novel approach, overall quality and performance of Buxum’s Tourmalet, which earns our highly commended award for hard cases.

As for the best on test honour, this goes to the VeloVault, which offers a good balance of protection, weight and ease of use at a competitive price.