PeterJa Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hey all, is there an easy and cheap way to ship over a bicycle? Nothing else, just the bike and a kiddie seat. We don't have a box for either the bike or the seat. Cheers, PJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Clean it. Wheels off, seat off, pedals off, handlebars off, anything protruding get that off too. Cable-tie everything to the frame tightly. Bubble-wrap it. Make a box out of any old cardboard you can get your hands on. It's not difficult and it should look ok when you are finished. Tape all the joints and corners with heavy duty packing tape, the brown stuff. :-) Weigh it, measure it. Get postage quotes from as many shippers as you can for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I don't know whether I'd bother. Unless it's a really good bike and seat they are very particular here about kids bike seats and anything to do with safety. Has to meet Australian standards and there are a lot of things, even things that are OK in the UK, that wouldn't be allowed here. There are some good deals on new and second hand bikes and kids seats come in all sorts of designs and shapes for different bikes. Had great fun with bikes and the bike seat on the back when our kids were young. Great way to get about and see a lot of stuff you don't see from the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsw2001 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 If you have a bike case, Parcel2Go will do it for £98. I just sent a 25kgs suitcase and used LuggageMule although they just seem to be the middlemen and they use Parcel2Go. So cut them out and you can send it for £98. Took just 4 days to get there - well impressed. I took my road bike with me on holiday a few years back and the expected it at customs. I was well prepared and as long as it's clean including tyres and wheels they are fine about it. They took a quick look at mine and could see I made a real effort to ensure it was clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bora Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Clean it. Wheels off, seat off, pedals off, handlebars off, anything protruding get that off too. Cable-tie everything to the frame tightly. Bubble-wrap it. Make a box out of any old cardboard you can get your hands on. It's not difficult and it should look ok when you are finished. Tape all the joints and corners with heavy duty packing tape, the brown stuff. :-) Weigh it, measure it. Get postage quotes from as many shippers as you can for comparison. What about the Dust Caps, break cables, reflectors, go-fast strips, chain, ball barings, gear levers, spokes, brake blocks, and handle bar strapping. Do they come off too ? Bloody hell he only wants to move it from one place to another - might as well melt it down PJ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 My brother in law brings his bike every time he goes home. (Avid MTBiker, does a few races whilst he's there) He bought a bike box and books it in with his luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 What about the Dust Caps, break cables, reflectors, go-fast strips, chain, ball barings, gear levers, spokes, brake blocks, and handle bar strapping. Do they come off too ? Bloody hell he only wants to move it from one place to another - might as well melt it down PJ ! Bloody hell - looks like you're the one having a meltdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Take everything off the bike, just keep the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bora Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Take everything off the bike, just keep the chain. And take that apart too so you have 100's of little links ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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