The best choice between "hard" and "soft".

It is not rare for a bike to arrive damaged at destination, after a journey. However, this risk can be reduced or even eliminated with our new transportation system:

the Atlas is scicon bags innovationcompletely new concept in the world of bike transport bags. The extraordinary ease of stowing the bicycle in Atlas (you only have to remove the wheels), the quickness of thisoperation, the huge space to store your gears and the chance to transport until 4 bike wheels, make Atlas a truly unique product. The Atlas is the solution for cyclists wishing to protect their precious bike in case of frequent travel by plane, car or train without using a heavy hard bike case. You get the flexibility and lightness of a soft bag, combined with the stability and safety of a hard body with excellent stress resistance.

• Manufactured out of high quality Polyester 1680 Deniers with water-repellent treatment. Extremely resistant and longlasting - it won't ever let you down.
• Advance impact-absorption construction with propriety high-density foam removable inner padding.
• Superior auto healing ZIPS (spiral 10). No rust no trouble. Reinforced nylon thread stitching and double lockable sliders.
• Facilitated 3/4 opening for sweet stowing operations.
• Extra strong thermopolymer structure coupled with expanded padding to offer astounding cushioned protection: your bike is well protected; Sweet dreams baby.
• Double-padded and reinforced massive external pockets will keep safe up to 4 wheels! ... or extra room for your gear.
• Adjustable inner straps to secure the bike frame
• Revolutionary Wheel Truck inspired from aerospatial technology. Atlas main landing gear is composed of 2 pairs of four-wheels bogies on each side of the fuselage. The two bogies at the front are steerable. 18 wheels will cary Atlas and its cargo all over the place smoothly, from your garage to the airport, back and forth: they will deliver a pleasurable drive quality by absorbing road irregularities and dampening noise. Your kids will love it
• Ergonomic handles for easy lifting and steering; incorporated front handle with automatic retractable belt.
• Name-tag holder with privacy cover.
• Suitable for all frame sizes, including full suspension mountain bikes. Easy-in, Easy-out.
• Easy washable. Most critical parts can be substituted. See our spare parts.
• 2-year Sci'Con Worldwide Warranty

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