Orucase B2-R bicycle travel case review

Check out the written review here:
www.slowguyonthefastride.com/...
The Orucase B2-R is an update of the original B2 bicycle travel case. It allows you to travel with your bicycle without having to pay oversize baggage fees. The downside: you have to take a lot of care to pack your bike properly. But that's really the only major downside about the Orucase B2-R.
In this video, I review the Orucase B2-R bicycle travel case after a trip from Colorado to Maine on an airline notorious for charging fees for bicycles. Watch to find out what the process was like, and whether my bike made it there and back unscathed.
This review covers the B2-R only, so this is for road bikes up to 61cm. If you'll be traveling with a mountain bike, you'll need the B2-MTB.
Orucase B2-R:
www.orucase.com/products/b2?v...
Orucase Frame Protection Kit:
www.orucase.com/products/fram...
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[@EuroHoody]

I dig the "Therapy Equipment" tag - and it's true! Traveling with a bike is therapeutic

[@SlowGuyontheFastRide]

I also have one that says "Sideburn maintenance equipment inside"

[@jerseybarrier64]

I considered this case when looking but ended up going with the Post. They stack up pretty even but price wise slightly better. This type of case offers another benefit. For me it was how do I get my wife’s and my bikes to the airport. Not owning a SUV I was able to get all our luggage and bikes in a Camry. No way could I have done it with the larger more protective cases.

[@SlowGuyontheFastRide]

Yeah the larger cases are stout. Tough to get them into anything except SUVs and trucks.

[@eilonwoolf1129]

Why didn't you use the couplers to easily fit in a dedicated hard case or commotion soft case?

[@n.heroep2786]

I have the old version from the looks of it. I like it better than the new one because of the 4 wheels. I have PostCarry bag as well, while I love them because it's easier packing than Orucase B2. But I HATE that they only have one set of wheels just like the new Orucase. I'm petite, so pulling and dragging my bike in one hand with another luggage on the other isn't very comfortable. The older B2 with 4 wheels, I practically just push my case instead of pulling and dragging it. Yes, it doesn't roll quite well on the carpet, but I prefer 4 wheels instead of 2 any day. I prefer my bike bag just rolling like my luggage. Not holding and carrying with one hand while dragging it. Btw, PostCarry with 2 wheels, ended up sagging on the section where no wheels over time.

[@julianallen515]

I'm intrigued by your comment of the PostCarry being easier to pack, do you not have to remove the fork? What's different between the two? I ride a 54cm bike but am looking at the PostCarry and the Ninj as I'm comfortable carrying it on my back.

[@n.heroep2786]

@@julianallen515 PostCarry is slightly larger than the Orucase B2. (Since there's no bike fee anymore, it doesn't matter if they are slightly big) For both PostCarry and Orucase B2, you have to take out the fork. The difference is PostCary bag is slightly bigger than the Orucase. (FYI: I bought both PostCarry and Orucase B2 the standard version - I think it fits bikes up to 54. My bike is 47). The bag has a place for the fork, even if you have your brake cable/shifter cable still attached to it. Then your wheels sit on the top and bottom of the frame (there's a special pocket in the bag). You don't need pushing and shuffling around to close the bag. You have enough room for your fork, handlebar, and frame. Overall it's just a neat and easy packing, plus a great softbag bike bag because you don't need to press your frame and wheel against each other to fit them in the bag. With Orucase B2, you have to really wrap your frame and fork together. I have to put the fork along the bottom frame triangle and tie them, then tie your handlebar to them. Then once you put them on the bag, the wheels slide next to it. It's super tight. You have to move around the frame and wheels, so the wheels can sit next to the frame to close the bag. But the good thing is the Orucase B2 has 4 wheels. I always love wheels. It's just you need to take time to shuffle around the position of the frame on the bag and the 2 wheels next to it. For the easiness of packing, I prefer PostCary. But 2 wheels on the front is a deal breaker for me. Also, the bag sags on the sides that don't have wheels. Great craftsmanship though. I wish they added wheels and reinforced the side with no wheels, so it won't sag. But you can carry them as a backpack too. Not my choice when I race in Cozumel, oy, oy, carrying my bike bag from the ferry to the hotel. I definitely felt it. For convenience of carrying the bag (carry as back pack or pushing it), Orucase B2 - is excellent. It's just you have to learn how to pack it and always have to keep shuffling things around to make the wheel and the frame fit. Sometimes, I worry that things will break, because the wheels and the frame sit so tight in the bag. But I only use this bag to carry around my aluminum Emonda bike. So I'm not worried about breaking my carbon bike. You might want to check out this video of PostCarry packing - you can see how the bag has a roomy area for your bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn3WhpqqqdSCbZo&ab_channel=PostCarryCo. In the Orucase video, it looks so easy to just slide the wheel, but in reality, it wasn't that easy. You need to make sure when you wrap your handlebar to the frame/fork, it will sit nicely at the bottom so that when you slide the wheel, it can slide into the tight space between the handlebar and the bag. You still need to move it around to adjust it. Hope this helps.

[@1VWBUSGUY]

Great Video review. Is there only one size B2 and what size bike is that? 56-700c I have a 26" Mtb(19) thanks

[@cat6bikingreviews292]

Thanks for the review. What are your thoughts on the backpack functionality. In particular I am interested in traveling with my bike and a carry on size duffel bag, unpacking the bike at the airport or train station, packing my duffel into the B2 and riding to my accommodations avoiding taxis and ubers

[@SlowGuyontheFastRide]

It's absolutely possible to do this. Just make sure to do a test run before you pack your bike to make sure you can fit your duffel in the B2 comfortably. I don't think it will be a problem, but you do have to pack all the packing materials and the sides of the B2 inward within the bag itself if you'll be wearing it as a backpack. I won't lie and say this will be the most comfortable ride you'll ever do, but you can definitely do what you're planning.

[@krishartner2168]

Wouldn’t it be easier to decouple your frame and keep the fork in place? I have a Ritchey breakaway and hoping I can decouple and pack without pulling the fork out (gets messy). I just remove the bars and keep fork and stem attached. I need to replace the case that comes with the Ritchey - it’s finally wrecked after about 30 flight segments.

[@SlowGuyontheFastRide]

Yes, it definitely would. But I wanted to test the case as if I didn't have decouplers, since most folks don't. If I had decoupled the frame, it would have been super simple to get my bike in there! If you're replacing your Ritchey case, I would recommend the smaller Airport Ninja, or if you can find one, the Orucase Sub62. I used to have a Sub62 and it was small, but perfect for my size 56cm frame with the decouplers. I don't think Orucase makes it anymore though.

[@baconcycling3277]

I believe your suppose not to put the handlebar underneath you bottom tube

[@ironchefboyardeee]

AA and UA both have higher oversize size limits for bicycles specifically, so most full size bike cases don't get charged oversize. Neither this bag or the Post Transfer Case are under their 62" linear dimension limit for non-bicycle oversize. I'm guessing these changes are since your video. I'm still thinking of getting the Oru or Post bag because getting it to and from the airport is half the battle.

[@julianallen515]

Sweet e-wings, Dan! I have a custom Ti bike too that I am looking for a small case for as my S & S coupled Naked has rim brakes which aren't great for RVV descents! Currently torn between the Postcard and the Ninja, though I'd love a sub62! I am terrible at preloading headsets on carbon forks so one that doesn't require fork removal would be perfect. Any recommendations/suggestions?

[@SlowGuyontheFastRide]

Tough to find one that's small AND doesn't require you to remove fork. Let me think on that...

[@BikeHugger]

Try the S and S case. You don't have to pull the fork.

[@julianallen515]

@@BikeHugger There's no way an uncoupled road bike will fit in the S & S case. Not even close for a 54. Remember the case is 28" each side!