(UPDATE 11/17/2018: this travel case is sold)
I don't know how this compares to Crateworks. I have this full hard-shell travel case which I used for protected transport of my Burley Paso Doble tandem bicycle (non-coupled). I would be willing to part with it, as space in my garage is becoming a premium.
The case is used, but still quite functional. It has 4 casters that can be slid onto retaining brackets on the bottom side for easier rolling around. It has 4 handles: two on the top and spring-loaded on each side. There are 5 closure points in total which keep it shut (2 are briefcase-style, 3 are twist-to-lock).
I don't have pictures of
the bike in the case, but my recollection of its use / fitment was along these lines:
- remove pedals from the cranks
- remove wheels
- loosen stems from headsets and suspend them sideways
- rotate front fork 180 degrees
There doesn't appear to be any branding on the case, but my notes indicate it was called a "Pedal Pack" by Bike Pro USA (Spectrum Products). I purchased it new in the early 2000's for around $550.
Exterior dimensions are 69" x 29" x 11.5" (+ a 2" "bump out" on one side down its spine for wheel hubs).
Interior dimensions are 67.5" x 27.5" x 10" (again plus the "bump out").
On a home scale it appears that the case weighs about 45 lbs.
Some pictures:
