| A good working knowledge regarding the packing | | | | do go the cardboard and disassemble way, double |
| and shipping a bicycle in a gainful manner comes in | | | | box it for proper protection. Use an online shipping |
| handy whether you wish to sell bikes online or are | | | | calculator to ascertain your box dimensions, prior to |
| shipping a bike to someone. For a reasonably priced | | | | going to the drop off point to make sure you have |
| bicycle, it makes little sense to spend on professional | | | | affordable bike shipping. |
| packing. You can also save on bicycle shipping by | | | | There are quite a few bike packaging options. |
| dismantling the bike, to a certain extent, and moving | | | | Travellers who frequently travel with their bikes find |
| it in a box of slightly lesser dimensions. | | | | it better to invest in a bike travelling case. |
| Cheap bike shipping can easily be done in bicycle | | | | Some important check points for cheap bike shipping: |
| shipping boxes which are usually thrown away by the | | | | It is prudent to always insure your shipped bicycle |
| local bicycle shops after unloading bicycle from the | | | | against damage; you would get automatic coverage |
| dealers. Sometimes they ask a small fee, about $5. A | | | | of about $100 with most carriers. However more |
| smaller size will allow you to save money on shipping. | | | | expensive bikes need additional coverage while |
| In terms of shipping the bike, a good tip is to first | | | | shipping. |
| calculate the required dimensions of your box. The | | | | Customized, uncommon, or collectible bicycles must |
| package should ideally be around 35lbs weight. | | | | always be packed competently by professionals as |
| Preferably the bicycle box should measure less than | | | | scrimping on that could actually make you lose out on |
| the "dimensional weight" limitations of the haulers. | | | | your valuable bike. |
| However you may need to adjust your bicycle box | | | | Cheap bike shipping options come in many shapes |
| size if you find it attracting extra charges. | | | | and sizes on the Net, beware of internet sellers who |
| In case you need to reduce the size of the box just | | | | try to rip you off by "cramming "their shipping costs. |
| follow this simple tip: take the open end of the box | | | | Include your contact details and your shipping |
| and slice two or three inch slits in the four corners | | | | destination on the box as well as inside the box. In |
| between the flaps. Now fold the flaps created by the | | | | case you are including your bike as your airline |
| slits in an inward direction (inside the box) and record | | | | checked luggage, don't forget the ticket locator code |
| the new dimensions. The depth and length of the | | | | or any other ticket identifier. |
| box will remain identical but the height will now be | | | | Bikes that are part of checked in luggage can be lost |
| reduced. Check if the box now falls within the | | | | or misplaced on connecting flights due to their size |
| specified size limits and frees you from the additional | | | | and delicateness; plan a backup in case you reach |
| charge. If the box is still bigger than your required | | | | your destination without your bike. |
| size try trimming the height further in a similar | | | | It might be good idea to hunt around a bit to find |
| manner. Just to make sure that the bike fits into its | | | | the right option for a cheap bike shipping company as |
| box comfortably, test a few different fittings by | | | | getting to locate a cheap bike shipping company is |
| removing one or both of the wheels, the seat | | | | becoming harder. |
| assembly and may be handlebar too. However, if you | | | | |