5 Tips on Cheap Bicycle Shipping
Posted: Friday, January 22, 2010
by Richard Cochrane
CitizenShipper
Knowing how to pack a bike economically can be extremely useful when selling the bike on the web For a reasonably priced bicycle, it makes little sense to spend money on professional packing. You can also save through cheap bike Transportation by taking apart the bike to a certain extent and moving it in a box of slightly lesser dimensions.
Cheap bike shipping can be easily done in bicycle shipping boxes which are usually thrown away by the local bicycle shops after unloading bikes from the distributor. Sometimes they ask a small fee, around $5. A lesser size will allow you to save on shipping.
Measure the dimensions of your box. The package should ideally be around 35lbs weight. Preferably the bicycle box should measure less than the "dimensional weight" limitations of the haulers. However you may need to adjust your bicycle box size if you find it attracting extra charges.
In case you need to minimize the size of the box just you can try the following: Measure the dimensions of your box. The package should ideally be around 35lbs weight. Preferably the bicycle box should measure less than the "dimensional weight" limitations of the haulers. However you may need to adjust your bicycle box size if you find it attracting extra charges.
Take the open end of the container and slice two or three 1-inch slits in the four corners between the flaps. Next fold the flaps created by the slits in an inward direction (inside the box) and record the new lengths. The depth and length of the box will remain identical but the height will now be minimized. Check if the box now falls within the specified size limits which will free you from the extra charge.
If the box is still bigger than your required size try trimming the height further in a similar way. Just to make sure that the bike fits into its box comfortably, test several different fittings by removing one or both of the wheels, the seat assembly and maybe the handlebar as well.
However, if you do go the cardboard and disassemble way, as described above, double box it for correct protection. Use an online shipping calculator to ascertain your box dimensions before going to the drop off point to make sure you have economical bike shipping.
There are quite a few bike shipping packing options. Travellers who frequently travel with their bikes find it better to invest in a bike travelling case.
Some important check points for cheap bike shipping:
It is important to always insure your shipped bicycle against possible damage; you may get automatic coverage of about $100 with most carriers. However more expensive bikes need additional coverage while shipping. Customized, uncommon, or collectible bicycles must always be packed competently by professionals as scrimping on that could actually make you lose out on your valuable bike.
Cheap bike transporting options come in many different colors on the internet, be weary of internet sellers who try to rip you off by cramming their vehicles to reduce shipping fees. Include your contact details and your shipping destination on the box as well as inside the box. In case you are including your bike as your airline checked luggage, remember the ticket locater code or any alternative ticket identifier. Bikes that are part of checked in luggage can, on occasion be lost on connecting flights due to their size and delicateness; plan a backup in case you reach your destination without your bike.
It might be good idea to search around to locate the right option for a cheap bike hauling company as getting to locate a cheap bike shipping company is becoming tougher.
Richard Cochrane enjoys writing on aspects of the shipping industry. Learn more about shipping bikes and find out ways you can save on Cheap Bicycle Shipping.
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