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Every Buxumbox is built from aerospace-grade aluminium to protect your bike for a cycling lifetime. The difference between models comes down to your bike type and how much you want (or are able) to disassemble it.
Use our simple box picker tool below, or scroll down to read more.
Tourmalet Road & Gravel
The Tourmalet is our most compact box, starting at just 12.5 kg. This is the box for you if you're happy (or able) to disassemble your bike's cockpit. Simply remove the wheels, bars, pedals and seat post and you're ready to pack and fly your bike.
The Tourmalet comes in three different heights. Measure your bike using our step-by-step guide here, or use the box picker tool above to find which size Tourmalet is right for you.
Can't remove your bars easily? Then you'll need to look at the Ventoux...
Ventoux Road & Gravel
The Ventoux was designed for bikes with integrated cockpits, where disassembly isn't possible or desirable. As long as your bars can turn 101 degrees to the right, you can leave them on - just remove your wheels and seat post and you're good to go. The Ventoux starts at just 15 kg, and comes in two different widths to accommodate those with bigger bars or larger shifters/brakes.
The Ventoux comes in two different widths. Measure your bike using our step-by-step guide here, or use the box picker tool above to find which size Ventoux is right for you.
Can't turn your bars 101 degrees to the right for whatever reason? We see this a lot with the new generation aero road bikes such as the Colnago Y1RS, Cervelo S5 and Factor One, and also TT/tri-specific frames. If you are limited by bar rotation, you'll need to look at the Aubisque...
A couple of things to note on some specific models of bike:
- Giant TCR model bikes or other bikes with integrated seat posts: as the seat cannot be raised or lowered due to the seat post being an integrated part of the frame, it's likely you'll need a custom height upper section for your box. It's best to reach out to us if you're riding this model of bike.
- Canyon Aeroad model bikes: if your Aeroad bars cannot rotate 101 degrees to the right, there's a good chance you might have Canyon's PACE Bars where the drops can be removed via some small allen key bolts. If this matches your bike, then you'll need to specify a straight mount for your Ventoux box and remove the drops for travel.
Aubisque Aero Road, TT & Tri
The Aubisque is designed for new-generation aero road bikes like the Colnago Y1RS, Cervelo S5, and Factor One, and TT and tri bikes where cockpits and bars need to remain in place and cannot rotate 101 degrees to the right due to aero geometry and design.
With two box width options and four height options, this means your bike can be loaded in and secured with bars pointing forwards. All that needs removing are wheels, seat post and potentially aero extensions depending on size. And because of the extra capacity in the box, this means you can carry two sets of wheels too.
The Aubisque comes in two different widths and four different heights. Measure your bike using our step-by-step guide here, or use the box picker tool above to find which size Aubisque is right for you.
Stelvio MTB
The Stelvio is our dedicated MTB box, and it's built for the job, from lightweight XC hardtails up to long-travel downhill rigs, in two sizes. The Stelvio comes in two sizes depending on the MTB rig you ride. The standard box is ideal for XC and hard tail bikes, while the long wheelbase version can take the largest of long-travel downhill and enduro monsters.
Measure your bike using our step-by-step guide here, or use the box picker tool above to find which size Stelvio is right for you. In both cases, wheels, bars, seat post and pedals need removing before travel.
After that? The singletrack awaits!
Box size comparison
Size comparison (L – R): Tourmalet Standard, Ventoux Standard, Aubisque Standard Max, Stelvio Long Wheelbase.
Person is 183 cm (6 ft) tall.
| Feature | Tourmalet | Ventoux | Aubisque | Stelvio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Type | Road, Gravel, TT, Cyclocross | Road, Gravel, TT, Cyclocross | Aero Road, TT, Triathlon | XC, trail, enduro, downhill |
| Dimensions | 113 x 78 x 31 cm | Two sizes from 134 x 87 x 36 cm to 134 x 87 x 41 cm | Eight sizes from 134 x 75 x 49 cm to 134 x 87 x 55 cm | Two sizes from 134 x 87 x 36 cm to 152 x 87 x 36 cm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg - 12.9 kg | 15 kg - 15.5 kg | 16.2 kg - 18 kg | 15 kg - 17 kg |
| Capacity | Compact - requires bar disassembly | Large - fits integrated cockpits | Maximum - fits integrated aero road/TT cockpits | Maximum - fits the biggest of MTBs |
| Max Wheelbase | 935 - 1055 mm | 905 - 1055 mm | 952 - 1080 mm | 1025 - 1410 mm |
| Disassembly | Wheels, seatpost, bars, pedals | Wheels + seatpost only | Wheels + seatpost only | Wheels, seatpost, bars, and compression of front forks |
| Axle Types | All Thru-Axle + Quick Release + Track | All Thru-Axle + Quick Release + Track | All Thru-Axle + Quick Release + Track | All common MTB axle sizes plus fat bikes and Lefty forks (requires kit) |
| Wheels | 4 wheels (2 casters, 2 fixed) | 4 wheels (2 casters, 2 fixed) | 4 wheels (4 casters) | 4 wheels (2 casters, 2 fixed) |
| Material | Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium | Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium | Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium | Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminium |
| Finishes | Pavé Grey, Enhanced Powder Coat | Pavé Grey, Enhanced Powder Coat | Pavé Grey, Enhanced Powder Coat | Pavé Grey, Enhanced Powder Coat |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my bike fit in?
We have all the bases covered – there are four distinct models according to your type of bike and preference for size vs pack time. On each of the product pages there are measurement guides for each box to help you pick a size.
The Tourmalet is our most compact box, starting at just 12 kg. This is the box for you if you're happy (or able) to disassemble your bike's cockpit. Simply remove the wheels, bars, pedals and seat post and you're ready to pack and fly your bike. Can't remove your bars easily? Then you'll need to look at the Ventoux...
The Ventoux was designed for bikes with integrated cockpits, where disassembly isn't possible or desirable. As long as your bars can turn 101 degrees to the right, you can leave them on - just remove your wheels and seat post and you're good to go. The Ventoux starts at just 15 kg, and comes in two different widths to accommodate those with bigger bars or larger shifters/brakes. Can't turn your bars 101 degrees to the right? Then you'll need to look at the Aubisque...
The Aubisque is designed for new-generation aero road bikes like the Colnago Y1RS, Cervelo S5, and Factor One, and TT and tri bikes where cockpits and bars need to remain in place and cannot rotate 101 degrees to the right due to aero geometry and design. With two box width options and four height options, this means your bike can be loaded in and secured with bars pointing forwards. All that needs removing are wheels, seat post and potentially aero extensions depending on size.
For MTBs, the Stelvio is the only choice here, and it's built for the job, from lightweight XC hardtails up to long-travel downhill rigs, in two sizes.
All of our boxes are available in different size options to cater for your bike's geometry.
Why aluminium?
It’s a wonderful sustainable material – extremely strong in the grades we use (mainly 6061, as used on high-end frames and in aerospace applications), light weight (panels are just 0.5mm thick), versatile (we use it as sheet, extrusions, turnings and stampings) corrosion resistant and eminently recyclable. And oh, it looks good too! Plus, we an offer an amazing range of powder coat colours too.
Will it dent or scratch?
Yes it will, but only in a good way. And that’s also what makes aluminium such a great material – each cycling journey will add a patina of use and earn the odd distinctive scar but without impacting strength or structure. We like to think we look better with age.
Of course, no material is indestructible and there is always a balance to be struck between strength and weight. If a panel is breached due to, for instance, wilful neglect on the part of a baggage handler then it would not spell the end for your box – panel repair/replacement is straightforward and supported by the factory.
Our experience is that a Buxumbox can take far more abuse than moulded plastic or semi-rigid boxes (and is repairable too!)
I hate packing - please tell me that packing your boxes is painless?
It’s painless. In fact, making these boxes simple to use, highly versatile and quick to pack is a design fundamental. You don’t need a degree in applied mental gymnastics here – we’re all about these boxes being intuitive to use. For example, the Tourmalet takes less than ten minutes to pack or unpack and the Ventoux under five minutes, with the absolute minimum of disassembly required.
Will airlines charge for a bike box?
Probably yes – though policies do vary by airline. And other brands of bike boxes or bags aren't exempt either. The good news is that there is a trend by airlines to offer transparent pricing polices for items of Sporting Goods rather than simply applying excess baggage rules.
You can normally find policies and rates by searching for "Sporting Goods" or "Bicycles" on your airline’s website.
Can you produce custom boxes?
Yes – within certain physical limits and the limits of physics! As well as producing custom sizes and hardware features for large or unusual bikes (even tandems), we can provide custom decals and logos – for an individual individual or a club/team.
The most popular customisation feature is to have the box powder-coated in a colour of the customer’s choice – examples of recent production can be found on our blog page and Facebook.
Please contact us on info@buxumbox.com with your specific requirements.
