If you’re looking for a light, value-for-money bike transportation method, a bike bag is probably the right choice for you.

The Vaude Bike Bag comes in at just £59.99, and packing is simple, with the only requirements being removal of pedals, wheels, and twisting the handlebars. Two padded inside pockets are included, one for wheels, and the other for small parts – such as skewers and pedals.

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A continuous zip means you can fully open the case, so there will be no wiggling trying to remove or insert the frame, and a handle allows easy over-the-shoulder carrying of the bag, which weighs just under 2kg.

This is not the most protective option out there, but with careful bubble wrapping in packing, it is an easy, light and inexpensive one.