Thule has been in the travelling-with-gear game for a while now. Founded in Sweden in 1942, the company built its reputation on clever, durable ways to move the things people love most: skis, kayaks, bikes, even dogs and children. It launched its first roof-rack ski carrier back in 1962 and entered the bike-carrying market three decades later with a tow-bar-mounted rack in 1992. Fast-forward to 2014, and Thule unveiled its first dedicated bike travel case: the RoundTrip. It quickly earned a loyal following for its defining feature: the integrated work stand.
The bike’s fork and bottom bracket attach to a sturdy metal rail that clips securely into the bag itself, keeping everything anchored during travel. Once you arrive, the base and frame lift out together, slot onto the included tripod, and just like that, you’ve got a full-size, functional work stand ready for bike reassembly or a quick tune-up.
