Bikes get brokenin transit.Not the ones in a Vault Pro.
You do not check a $5,000 bike, or a $30,000 one, and hope. The Vault Pro is a hard
shell that carries the load a baggage belt puts on it, with the bike locked at the axles
inside. At 31 lb, it is also light enough that a race bike packs to about
48 lb. That is inside the standard 50 lb
checked-bag weight, so the protection does not cost you a fee every flight.
Cheap, light, small, protective, easy to pack: you have been picking three. Here is what
each of the others costs you and where the Vault Pro spends its compromise.
Soft bagsThe cheapest way to check a bike and the padding is all there is protecting the bike. Nothing in the bag carries a load, so whatever gets stacked on it in the hold goes through the foam and into your frame. You are trusting the handling, not the case.
Compact hard casesSmall because the bike comes apart to fit: bars off, fork out or frame split on some models. You save the oversize fee and pay for it in teardown time, a rebuild in a hotel room and a bike that needs checking over before you race it.
Full hard casesGenuine structural protection, at a weight that starts you deep in overweight-fee territory before the bike is even in it — every flight, both directions.
Vault Pro31 lb empty, so a 17 lb race bike packs to about 48 lb — inside the standard 50 lb checked-bag weight. Hard shell, TSA-friendly and the teardown is wheels, seat post and pedals. Bars stay on.
The whole argument
One case, five ways.
01
The shell carries the load
High impact polypropylene, not foam. Whatever gets stacked on it in the hold is carried by the
case. A soft bag has nothing that does that job.
02
The bike cannot move
VaultLock holds the frame at the axles, front and rear. Nothing rests on the dropouts,
nothing rubs for eleven hours, and the drivetrain sits with clearance rather than under
pressure.
03
It weighs 31 lb
That is the point: full hard cases protect, then cost you an overweight fee every
leg. A 17 lb race bike in a Vault Pro is about
48 lb, standard checked-bag weight.
Check yours.
04
It opens for inspection
TSA can open the box easily, see the whole bike at once and then close it properly.
Nothing needs to be moved, removed and repacked by the agents to check the contents,
so the margin of error is as small as possible.
What TSA-friendly means.
05
The teardown is 3 things
Both wheels, seat post and saddle, pedals. No
cables off, no fork out, no frame split.
The bike you unpack is the bike you packed, and it is race-ready without a shop visit.
Owners on Google
What riders say.
★★★★★5.0 on Google · 5 reviews
★★★★★
If I could give more stars I would. I've tried Thule, Orucase, and regular cardboard for bike travel and I'm finally satisfied with an option that checks all the boxes:
I can fit this in my compact SUV with no issues and can easily do it myself. I'm now independent traveling to, within, and from the airport to wherever I'm going. It's so easy to maneuver- the wheels on the box are great and there are 4 handles as options to load/unload.
I also don't need a mechanic because of the limited disassembly- which is time and money saved. This has been a significant stress reliever. I'm out riding very shortly after checking into my hotel.
My bike arrives at my destination as perfectly as it was packed. TSA was able to inspect everything easily- I wouldn't have known it was done if they hadn't left their inspection notice.
Again I can't give enough stars. This is one of my best purchases to date for sports/travel.
Jill K. · Google review
★★★★★
This bike box is amazing. I used to use a Scion hard case. It took me over 30 to 45 minutes to fully disassemble my bike and pack it up. With the Vault it takes 10 minutes tops. I do not have to detach the derailer. I don't have to overly wrap every bike part to protect it. Remove the wheels, Remove the peddles, Remove the seat, Put the bike in the mounts and BOOM. You are done. Leave your derailer and handlebars alone. A bonus is that the Rudy Project Wing helmet fits perfectly in the front of the case. I only have 2 negatives. 1. There is so much extra room that I have a tendency to over pack he case with other stuff and go overweight. 2. Getting the top to line up and lock into place. It is still way better than my other case. It just has to be done just right with the tabs.
An excellent bike case. I cannot rave and recommend enough.
Jesters Billiards · Google review
★★★★★
While I hadn't heard of Vault Sports Box, a friend suggested I try out their hard bike case and I'm incredibly happy i did. It's ridiculously easy to load and have traveled twice with it, and while it's not as compact as some other hard boxes, the ease and protection it provided is SO worth it.
tstruby · Google review
★★★★★
The best bike box has finally been built. Military grade construction. Super easy to pack rolls through the airports with ease and comes in under 70 lbs for airline weight with bike and all race gear including shoes helmet pump packed in. Throw your other luggage on top and roll everything together.
Richard H. · Google review
★★★★★
The box is extremely well built and holds my 58 Cervelo P-Series with Tri-Rig scoops safely for air transport. Art is a very gracious and smart guy who put a ton of effort into bringing this fantastic product to market and it's evident in the box's design and function.
The Box: The Vault Sports Box is a pro-level bike travel case built for real-world travel. With a durable hard shell, TSA-friendly design, and easy packing system, it protects your bike without slowing you down. Trusted by elite cyclists for both road, triathlon and gravel. The Specs: Dimensions: 54"(L) x 19" (W) x…
Dimensions
54″ (L) × 19″ (W) × 29″ (H)
Weight
31 lb empty
Material
High impact polypropylene
Fits
Road · Gravel · TT
Bicycle not included. Ships from Columbia Falls, Montana.
Made in the USAMolded in Spokane, assembled and inspected in Columbia Falls, Montana.
TSA-friendly designOpens flat so an agent can see the whole bike at once, and closes properly afterwards.
31 lb hard shellHigh impact polypropylene, and light enough for a race bike to pack inside the standard 50 lb checked-bag weight.
New · The tall build
Bike Box VAULT PRO XL
$1,099USD
The Vault Sports Box XL is a pro-level bike travel case built for real-world travel. With a durable hard shell, TSA-friendly design, and easy packing system, it protects your bike without slowing you down. Trusted by elite cyclists for both road and gravel. The XL Custom adds an extra 4" of internal height to the box for those athletes on XL and XXL frames.
Dimensions
54"(L) x 19" (W) x 34"(H)
Weight
33 lbs
Material
High impact polypropylene
Bicycle not included. Ships from Columbia Falls, Montana.
Slides into multiple rear mount locations for a custom fit to your Gravel/Road/TT bike. Designed with shock-absorbing flexibility to protect your drivetrain.
VaultLock™ Front Adapter
Slides and swivels for precise alignment with your Road, TT and Gravel bike’s front end. Fits a wide range of makes and models.
VaultLock™ Axle Sleeves
Securely lock your axles in place. Front sleeve locks into position; rear sleeve accommodates your chain and derailleur to reduce pressure during travel.
Front 12mm X 100mm
1 Back 12mm X 142mm for Road/TT/Gravel
The mounting system
VaultLock™
Every point where the bike touches the box, and nothing else touching it. Pick a
component to see how it holds.
VaultLock™ Front Adapter
Front Adapter
Slides and swivels for precise alignment with your gravel, road, or TT bike’s front end. Fits a wide range of makes and models.
Adjustable · slide + swivel
5 mm × 135 mm quick-release sleeve and the oversize derailleur / mountain rear sleeve sold separately. See accessories.
Vault Pro or Vault Pro XL
Will my bike fit?
Three tape-measure checks settle standard or XL, for road and triathlon bikes.
The full fit guide.
A typical 56 cm road bike or size-L triathlon bike, drawn to scale. The readings are examples; measure your own.
A Wheelbase
With both wheels in, measure the distance between the centres of the front and rear axles.
up to 44 in (112 cm) for either box
B Chainring to seat tube
Measure straight up from the bottom of the front chainring to the top of the frame where the seat post goes in.
under 28 in (71 cm) for the Vault Pro, under 32 in (81 cm) for the XL
C Fork to handlebars
Measure straight up from the bottom of the front fork, where the axle sits, to the top of the handlebar stack. On a triathlon bike that is the highest point of the aero bars: the arm rests or the extensions, whichever is higher.
under 28 in (71 cm) for the Vault Pro, under 32 in (81 cm) for the XL
Bike-baggage rules for 26 airlines and the number that decides what you
pay: what the box plus your bike actually weighs when it hits the scale.
Vault Pro, empty31 lb
Your bike17.0 lb
Gear0.0 lb
Checked weight48.0 lb
Delta
STANDARD BAG WEIGHT
50 lb100 lb
48.0 lb. You have 2.0 lb before an
excess-weight fee starts at 50 lb on Delta.
Fees start
50 lb
Bag refused
100 lb
Linear limit
115 in
Box linear
102 in
Fees
Standard checked-bag fees; excess-weight fee over 50 lb
"Fees start" is the weight above which an excess-weight charge normally applies; where a
carrier does not publish its own figure this planner uses the industry-standard
50 lb and says so. Being under "Bag refused" does not mean the bag is
free. Weight is only one of the things that decide whether a bag flies; fare class,
aircraft, route and status all matter and policies change without notice. Confirm with
your carrier before you fly. This is a planning tool, not a guarantee.
0–50 lbStandard checked-baggage weight. You pay the normal checked-bag fee, if any.
51–70 lbAn extra charge applies on top of the normal checked-bag fee. What it costs varies so widely by carrier, route and fare that no single figure is reliable — confirm the amount with your airline before you fly.
Fees and policies vary by airline, route, aircraft, fare class and status, and they change
without notice. These bands are what the industry does in general, not what your carrier
promises. Being under a carrier's maximum weight does not mean you avoid a charge.
Liability
A Hard Case Can Protect More Than Your Bike
Some airlines treat bicycles packed in soft-sided bags, cardboard boxes, or inadequate containers differently when it comes to damage claims. That limitation is not something you are asked to sign at the counter — it is already written into the contract of carriage you accepted with the ticket. Declaring the value of what you are checking is the traveler’s responsibility, not the airline’s.
Delta Air LinesDelta Air Lines states that a bicycle packed in a hard-shell case specifically designed for bicycle transport does not require a limited-liability release. A bicycle traveling in a soft-sided bag or another non-hard-shell container does.
Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlines states that bicycles packed in cardboard or soft-sided cases travel under a limited release of liability—and that customers are not entitled to reimbursement or compensation for damage in situations where that limited release applies.
American AirlinesAmerican Airlines treats bicycles not packed in a hard-sided case as fragile items. Its current sports-equipment policy states that it accepts liability for sports-equipment damage only under specific conditions that include the equipment being inside a hard-sided case.
Bike fee CA/US$50–$60 each way; no other baggage fees, and no overweight or oversize charge within the limits below. Waived on Business, Premium Economy and Economy Latitude within Canada and Canada–US, and for military.
Bike fee always applies and is not included in the ticket: €40–€125 one way by zone (USD 55–150 from outside Europe). Prior approval required, at least 48 h before departure.
Counts as one checked bag; no bike surcharge. Overweight/oversize charge over 23 kg (50 lb) or over 158 cm (62 in). Refused over 32 kg; maximum length 2.5 m (98 in) on jet aircraft — no linear maximum published.
Counts within your free baggage allowance if the number of items and the weight fit it; otherwise the sports-equipment flat rate. Not free on Economy Light. Must be registered in advance.
Counts as one checked bag; no bike surcharge. On Economy Basic, or once your allowance is used, you pay the standard extra-bag charge. Over 23 kg (50 lb) in Economy it must go as cargo.
Free within your checked allowance by piece count and weight; otherwise special sports rates. Not free on Economy Basic (short/medium-haul) or Light. Box must not carry a lithium sticker.
Non-refundable sports-equipment fee, charged per bike and quoted at booking. Bikes count as “large” equipment, 32 kg max, and that weight cannot be pooled with your hold luggage. No e-bikes.
No bike surcharge — it travels inside your standard checked allowance. Excess-baggage rates apply above it; the Economy piece limit is 23 kg (50 lb). Tell Emirates at least 24 h ahead.
No bike surcharge — bikes are included in your baggage allowance. Extra pieces are charged as extra baggage; carrying additional parts may require buying more.
Bikes are a paid special-baggage category: from €35/$40 online on short-haul to €158/$172 on long-haul, and €65–€165 ($80–$198) at the airport. Excess-baggage charge over 23 kg (50 lb).
Classed as large sports equipment and charged an additional fee, paid online at check-in or through Manage Your Flight. ITA publishes no bike-specific size limit.
No bike surcharge — it counts as one checked bag. Bikes are excluded from the oversize rules entirely, and no overweight fee applies under 50 lb. Not carried to/from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru or Port of Spain.
Bike fee calculated from your route — the same AF-KLM zone scale as Air France (€40–€125 one way). Reserve at least 48 h ahead; the exact price and size rules appear in My Trip.
Counts within your free baggage allowance if the piece count and weight fit it; otherwise the sports-equipment flat rate. Not free on Economy Light. Register at least 72 h before departure.
Bike fee €40 online, €50 at the airport, on every route. Hard case required, 23 kg max, and the bag may hold bike equipment only. No e-bikes at all, battery removed or not.
No bike surcharge inside your checked allowance. Overweight fee over 23 kg (50 lb) and oversize fee over 158 cm (62 in); to/from the Americas you must buy sporting-equipment allowance to exceed 158 cm.
Paid sports-equipment item — the price varies by route and is quoted from the Table of Fees, not published as one figure. 30 kg bike allowance, protective box or bike bag required, no e-bikes.
No extra charge inside your baggage allowance; an extra fee once you exceed it in piece count or weight per item. SWISS accepts sports baggage under 32 kg or under 3.5 m long — it publishes no linear maximum.
No bike surcharge — it takes the place of one checked bag. Overweight charge over 23 kg (50 lb); over 32 kg it cannot be checked at all. Economy Light includes no checked bag.
Paid sports-equipment item, one per passenger, added at booking or at least 3 h before departure. Capped at 32 kg and at a 149 × 119 × 171 cm box rather than a linear total.
“Bike under the fee line” = that carrier's fee threshold − 31 lb empty
box. It is how much bike and gear fits before an excess-weight charge starts, not how much
the bag will hold. ✱ = the Vault Pro's 102 in linear dimension is over that carrier's
limit; expect an oversize charge on top, whatever it weighs.
* = that carrier does not publish its own excess-weight threshold in the policy we
hold, so the industry-standard 50 lb is assumed. “Bag refused” is the point
at which the carrier will not take the bag at all. It is not the point up to which
it is free. In the size column, n/a means the carrier publishes no linear (L+W+H)
maximum. Several cap a single side, a bounding box or a circumference instead, and the
fee column says which. Every row was read against the airline's own published policy on
the date shown. Always confirm with your carrier anyway: fees and limits vary by route,
aircraft, fare class and status, and they change without notice.
After you land
Will it fit your rental?
Cars, SUVs, minivans, vans and box trucks. Pick yours, or measure it.
The full packing guide.
Hatchbacks and wagons
Rear seats folded flat, case laid on its side: most hatch openings are lower than the case is tall.
Compact and midsize SUVs
Rear seats folded. Standing up where the tailgate opening is tall enough, otherwise on its side.
Minivans and full-size SUVs
Usually standing up, often with the second row still in place.
Cargo vans
Standing up between the wheel arches, with room for several.
Box trucks
Standing up, strapped to the wall rails. A 10 ft truck takes a team’s worth.
Illustrations drawn from the Vault Pro CAD model inside generic vehicle outlines; not specific models.
Will it fit your rental?
Toyota RAV4: Fits on its side
With the rear seats folded
Standing upWon’t fit: opening height short by 1 in
On its sideFits, at least 9 in to spare
To scale. Case on its side; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats up
34 in (86 cm)
44 in
30 in
Seats folded
73 in (185 cm)
44 in
30 in
Rear opening
42 in
28 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a compact SUV ourselves (and a customer reports the same), though not necessarily this model.
Third-party estimate · model years not stated by the source · itemfits.com estimate · read 2026-10-14
Honda CR-V: Fits standing up
With the rear seats folded
Standing upFits, at least 3 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 13 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats up
37 in (94 cm)
42 in
32 in
Seats folded
70 in (178 cm)
42 in
32 in
Rear opening
42 in
38 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a compact SUV ourselves (and a customer reports the same), though not necessarily this model.
With the rear seats folded (largest layout; the source does not say which seats are folded)
Standing upFits, at least 7 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 17 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats folded
72 in (183 cm)
50 in
37 in
Rear opening
49 in
36 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Third-party estimate · model years not stated by the source · itemfits.com estimate · read 2026-10-14
Chrysler Pacifica: Fits standing up
With the rear seats folded (largest layout; the source does not say which seats are folded)
Standing upFits, at least 8 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 18 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats folded
88 in (224 cm)
49 in
37 in
Rear opening
49 in
37 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Third-party estimate · model years not stated by the source · itemfits.com estimate · read 2026-10-14
Honda Odyssey: Fits standing up
With the rear seats folded (largest layout; the source does not say which seats are folded)
Standing upFits, at least 11 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 19 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats folded
92 in (234 cm)
48 in
40 in
Rear opening
49 in
41 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Third-party estimate · model years not stated by the source · itemfits.com estimate · read 2026-10-14
Kia Carnival: Fits standing up
With the rear seats folded (largest layout; the source does not say which seats are folded)
Standing upFits, at least 7 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 17 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats folded
87 in (221 cm)
49 in
36 in
Rear opening
49 in
36 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Third-party estimate · model years not stated by the source · itemfits.com estimate · read 2026-10-14
Toyota Camry (any midsize sedan): Won’t fit
With the rear seats up
Standing upWon’t fit: cargo length short by 19 in
On its sideWon’t fit: cargo length short by 19 in
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Seats up
35 in (89 cm)
44 in
21 in
Rear opening
41 in
18 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
Third-party estimate · model years not stated by the source · itemfits.com estimate · read 2026-10-14
Ford Transit (regular length, low roof): Room inside — check the door
Cargo area
Standing upRoom inside; door size not published — check the opening
On its sideRoom inside; door size not published — check the opening
To scale. Case on its side; rear opening not published.
Length
Width
Height
Cargo area
126 in (320 cm)
54.8 in
56.9 in
Rear opening
—
—
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Dealer or spec-database figures · 2014-on generation, regular length low roof; third-party spec database (Ford's own page could not be read) · vandimensions.com · read 2026-10-14
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (144 in, standard roof): Fits standing up
Cargo area
Standing upFits, at least 32 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 24 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Cargo area
133 in (338 cm)
53 in
68 in
Rear opening
61 in
61 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Dealer or spec-database figures · 2024 cargo van, 144 in wheelbase, standard roof; Mercedes-Benz dealer specifications · Mercedes-Benz dealer specifications · read 2026-10-14
Ram ProMaster (low roof): Not enough data — measure
Cargo area
Standing upNot enough data (no cargo length, opening height)
On its sideNot enough data (no cargo length, opening height)
Length
Width
Height
Cargo area
—
56 in
65 in
Rear opening
60 in
—
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
✓ We have loaded a Vault Pro into a minivan or cargo van ourselves, though not necessarily this model.
Published by the maker or rental company · ram.com cargo page (width, doors); low-roof height from Ram brochure · Ram ProMaster cargo · read 2026-10-14
U-Haul 10 ft truck: Fits standing up
Cargo area
Standing upFits, at least 38 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 42 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Cargo area
119 in (302 cm)
76 in
74 in
Rear opening
71 in
67 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
Published by the maker or rental company · U-Haul published figures (approximate, per U-Haul) · U-Haul · read 2026-10-14
U-Haul 15 ft truck: Fits standing up
Cargo area
Standing upFits, at least 48 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 58 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Cargo area
180 in (457 cm)
92 in
86 in
Rear opening
87 in
77 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
Published by the maker or rental company · U-Haul published figures (approximate, per U-Haul) · U-Haul · read 2026-10-14
53 ft dry van trailer: Fits standing up
Cargo area
Standing upFits, at least 79 in to spare
On its sideFits, at least 69 in to spare
To scale. Case standing; the cyan line is the rear opening.
Length
Width
Height
Cargo area
630 in (1600 cm)
99 in
108 in
Rear opening
98 in
108 in
Vault Pro
54 in
19 in
29 in
Published by the maker or rental company · typical interior of a 53 ft dry van; individual trailers vary · typical 53 ft dry van interior · read 2026-10-14
Car, SUV and minivan figures are estimates from a third-party fit tool, not the manufacturers, who publish cargo
volume but not the floor length and tailgate opening that decide this. Trims and model years differ, so we only
say Fits with at least 3 in to spare on every dimension; anything closer says measure first.
If you have a tape measure, the checker below gives you a firm answer for the car in front of you.
Measure your own
Fold the rear seats, then measure in inches: the floor from the back of the front seats to the tailgate, the narrowest
width (usually between the wheel arches), the height inside, and the rear opening’s width and height.
Packing
Five moves and the lid closes.
Three things come off and none of them is the bike coming apart.
Comes off
Both wheelsThey go into Vault wheel bags inside the case. The bags are sold separately.
Seat post and saddleComes out as one piece. Mark your height before you pull it and setup is unchanged at the other end.
PedalsAirline requirementRequired by airlines on a checked bicycle, not a packing preference.
Stays on
Handlebars
Derailleurs
Cassette
No cable disconnection, no fork removal, no splitting the frame: the teardown a
compact hard case asks for.
Why the handlebars stay on.
01 / Wheels off, wheels bagged
Watch your bike packed
Start to finish, about four minutes each. Nothing loads from YouTube until you press
play.
A TT bike with aero bars and deep sections, which is the tightest fit of the three and the one worth watching before you pack.
American made
14,000 sq ft in Columbia Falls, seventeen miles from Glacier.
The shell's injection formula is technical enough that the main components are molded in Spokane, Washington, on an 1,800-ton injection molding machine, then trucked to Montana for assembly, inspection, and shipping.
14,000sq ft HQ
17miles to Glacier NP
1,800ton injection molding press
A Vault Pro shell coming out of the 1,800-ton press.
Who built it
Built by a touring professional.
Founder
Arthur Mayo
Touring production, years before there was a bike box. “I was on the road with bands from Metallica to The Who, Genesis to Madonna and The Offspring to Korn, in roles from lighting tech, carpenter and stage manager to master electrician. You learn quickly that if the road cases are not built well the contents will get destroyed in a couple of weeks inside 53-foot semi trailers bouncing down the road at 75 mph.”
Arthur’s tour passes, from years on the road.
He took up triathlon at 49, kept hearing riders complain that traveling with a bike was a nightmare, and had the obvious thought: “Why don’t I design a road case for bikes similar to the road cases expensive equipment are packed in for touring productions?”
Since then he has finished IRONMAN Hamburg in 2019, completed multiple IRONMAN 70.3 races, and represented Team USA at multiple World Championships.
Race record
IRONMAN 70.3 Slovenian Istria23 Sep 2018 · 6:43:19
IRONMAN 70.3 Kraichgau2 Jun 2019 · 5:55:08
IRONMAN Hamburg28 Jul 2019 · 12:26:14
IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun1 Sep 2019 · 6:01:48
World Triathlon Championship Finals, Torremolinos19 Oct 2024 · 1:53:27
Accessories
Fit it to your bike.
Axle sleeves, adapters, and the small things that make packing quicker.
Vault Sports Box Wheel Bags
Tear proof ripstop with zipper built to accommodate both Road and Gravel Wheels. Built for serious cyclists, racers, and riders on the move, the Vault Sports Box Wheel Bag gives your wheels the protection they deserve. Whether packed alongside your Vault Sports Box, loaded into a vehicle, stored in the garage, or checked for travel, this bag keeps your wheelset secure, clean, and protected from the wear of the road before the ride even begins
$30In stock
Vault Pro Tow Strap
22.5" durable nylon strap with dual loop ends for easy hauling.
$5In stock
VaultLock 5mm Quick Release Axle Set
Still running a quick release skewer? No problem. This polypropylene axle set is designed for bikes with a traditional 5mm quick release system, fitting securely into both the Vaultpro Lock Front and Rear Adapters so your bike travels as safely as any thru-axle setup. Sold as a pair (front and rear).
$40In stock
Custom VaultPro Athlete Sticker
Personalize your Vault Sports Box with a 4"x 6" custom sticker featuring your country flag of choice and name (up to 16 characters). Each order includes 2 identical stickers. Durable, weather-resistant construction built to last through travel, turf, and everything in between.
Designed specifically for riders running Lauf Cycles bikes, this precision-machined front axle adapter brings full Vaultpro bike box compatibility to your Lauf Cycles-equipped bike. The adapter mounts securely to the Vaultpro box's integrated fork mount and supports both 12mm x 100mm and 15mm x 110mm thru-axle standards, covering the full range of Lauf Cycles fork configurations.
$30In stock
Mountain Bike VaultLock 15x110mm Front Axle Sleeve
Built for gravel and mountain bikes running a 15x110mm thru-axle, this Polypropylene insert slots directly into the Vaultpro Lock Front Adapter, giving you a secure fit for your bike inside the box.
$20In stock
Gear Net
Bungee net to hold pedals, tools and nutrition. The net can be added to the front of the box.
Two things. Bikes get damaged in transit often enough that riders plan around it — that is the obvious one. The other matters just as much: most athletes are not mechanics, and they need the bike to stay together. That is why the teardown is just 3 parts — both wheels, seat post and saddle, pedals — the easiest things on a bike to take off and put back, and none of them needs a mechanic's skills. There are plenty of bike cases and each asks you to give something up: price, weight, protection or how far the bike has to come apart. We set out to give up as little as possible on all four at once.
31 lb empty. That is the number to check against an airline allowance.
Usually, yes — and that is the point of the design. A performance road, gravel or TT bike is commonly 16–19 lb, so 31 lb of case plus a 17 lb bike is about 48 lb, inside the 50 lb standard checked-bag weight on most carriers. Gear packed around the bike is what pushes you over it. Run your own numbers.
Road, gravel and TT bikes, in all but the very largest frame sizes — and where that line falls varies by brand. Three tape-measure checks settle it. Wheelbase: the box takes up to 44 in. Bottom of the front chainring to the top of the frame where the seat post goes in: under 28 in. Bottom of the front fork to the top of the handlebar stack: under 28 in. That 28 in is the internal height at its high point, the seat-post receiver. If all three clear, the bike will fit. If you are unsure about your bike, email info@vaultsportsbox.com before you order.
The Vault Pro case: Hard shell, wheels and latches fitted. VaultLock Front Adapter: Adjustable · slide + swivel VaultLock Rear Adapter: Multi-position · shock-absorbing VaultLock Front Axle Sleeve: 12 mm × 100 mm VaultLock Rear Axle Sleeve: 12 mm × 142 mm · road/TT/gravel Sold separately: wheel bags, quick-release sleeve, oversize derailleur / mountain rear sleeve, Lauf front fork adapter, 15 × 110 mm front axle sleeve, Pro tow strap. The Vault Pro is the case. It does not include a bicycle.
Both wheels — They go into Vault wheel bags inside the case. The bags are sold separately. Seat post and saddle — Comes out as one piece. Mark your height before you pull it and setup is unchanged at the other end. Pedals — Required by airlines on a checked bicycle, not a packing preference. Handlebars, Derailleurs, Cassette all stay where they are.
Five steps: both wheels, seat post and saddle, pedals off, fork onto the front adapter, rear axle into the sleeve, gear packed around it, lid down. The frame is held at the axles by the VaultLock mounts rather than resting on foam, so nothing carries the bike's weight but the points designed to. See the steps.
Two reasons, and the second matters more than people expect. The shell is high-impact polypropylene, so a load stacked on top of it in the hold is carried by the case rather than by your top tube. Inside, the bike is also locked at the axles by the VaultLock adapters — it cannot shift, and the chain and derailleur sit with clearance rather than under pressure for the length of the flight.
You check it as sports or special baggage, much as you would golf clubs or a surfboard, at the counter rather than the belt. It is designed to be opened and inspected quickly, which is the difference between a TSA agent closing it properly and repacking it themselves. Expect it to be hand-carried to the oversize belt.
Three things stack: the normal checked-bag fee, an excess-weight fee above the carrier's threshold (commonly 50 lb), and an oversize fee if the bag exceeds their linear limit. At 102 linear inches the Vault Pro is within the published limit on 15 of the 16 carriers in our table that publish one, and over it on Qantas. Fees vary by carrier, route, aircraft and fare, so check your airline before you book.
United Airlines allows up to 115 linear inches; the Vault Pro is 102 in, so it is within the size limit. Excess-weight fees start above 50 lb and the bag is refused over 100 lb. Packed with a 17 lb bike the Vault Pro is about 48 lb, inside the fee-free weight; gear packed around the bike adds to that. Standard checked-bag fees; oversize fees waived on a properly packed bike, overweight fees still apply above 50 lb in Economy. United Airlines bike policy, checked 2026-08-22.
Delta allows up to 115 linear inches; the Vault Pro is 102 in, so it is within the size limit. Excess-weight fees start above 50 lb and the bag is refused over 100 lb. Packed with a 17 lb bike the Vault Pro is about 48 lb, inside the fee-free weight; gear packed around the bike adds to that. Standard checked-bag fees; excess-weight fee over 50 lb. Delta bike policy, checked 2026-08-15.
American Airlines allows up to 115 linear inches; the Vault Pro is 102 in, so it is within the size limit. Excess-weight fees start above 50 lb and the bag is refused over 70 lb. Packed with a 17 lb bike the Vault Pro is about 48 lb, inside the fee-free weight; gear packed around the bike adds to that. Standard checked-bag fees up to 50 lb, then the standard overweight fee. Hard-sided case required or the bike is handled as a fragile item. American Airlines bike policy, checked 2026-08-22.
British Airways allows up to 138 linear inches; the Vault Pro is 102 in, so it is within the size limit. The weight limit is 50 lb. Packed with a 17 lb bike the Vault Pro is about 48 lb, inside it; gear packed around the bike adds to that. Counts as one checked bag; no bike surcharge. On Economy Basic, or once your allowance is used, you pay the standard extra-bag charge. Over 23 kg (50 lb) in Economy it must go as cargo. British Airways bike policy, checked 2026-08-22.
Qantas allows up to 99 linear inches; the Vault Pro is 102 in, 3 in over it, so expect an oversize charge or a refusal at the counter. The weight limit is 70 lb. Packed with a 17 lb bike the Vault Pro is about 48 lb, inside it; gear packed around the bike adds to that. No bike surcharge — each item counts as one piece of your checked allowance, and charges start only once you exceed that allowance. Qantas bike policy, checked 2026-08-22.
A soft bag protects with padding alone — nothing in it carries a load, so weight stacked on it in the hold reaches your frame. A hard shell carries that load itself. The trade has always been that hard cases are heavy; the Vault Pro is the attempt to keep the shell and not the weight penalty.
Yes — as a standard parcel, not as freight. On a case this size carriers bill on dimensional size rather than on what it weighs, and at 102 linear inches the Vault Pro is inside the 157 in limit FedEx, UPS and DHL work to. BikeFlights ships it as well.
Yep. Wetsuit, helmet, shoes and more all pack in around the bike. Watch the scale as you do — gear is what takes a packed case past the 50 lb standard checked-bag weight. Leave out lithium batteries and CO₂ cartridges: airlines prohibit both in checked baggage.
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