How To Box A Bike

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How to box a bike. We have contacted a shop in faro in advance to let them know we are coming. Place the bike s frame and back wheel into the top of the container. Find out how to pack a bike for shipping with these four simple steps. First of all don t take your bike to the local bike shop lbs and have them do it because when you get to where you are going you will be as uninformed about what to do as you were in the beginning.
Acquire a bicycle specific box from your local bike shop. How to box a bike. The box needs to be large enough to fit the bike and the different parts you will be removing. I ve been asked this question so many times that i can almost give my speech verbatim.
If you are interested in vintage road bikes or thinking about a cycle restoration then make. Now lift the bike and place it into the box so that the parts bag ends up just behind the fork. Rotate the fork 180 degrees which will make the package a little shorter. Boxing up at the end of the trip.
Find a strong box that is big enough for your bike. If the shop is not able to provide you with a free used box you can usually purchase a brand new box for a small fee. Remove or cover any existing shipping labels on pre used boxes. Obviously this depends on what type of bike you have to ship as a child s bike will require a different size box than an xxl adventure mountain bike.
Depending on where you are departing from a local bike shop may be able to box your bike for you. You can find boxes for bikes at most bike stores and they are normally free. Place the frame of the bike into the container first. Tape your parts bag shut and place it in the bottom of the box it s a good idea to attach the bag to the bike so it can t move around.
At the end of riding the camino de santiago our friends had a shop box them up for about 20. A specialist bike box or a triple ply box would be best suited. For whatever reason you are needing to box a bike then in this video it should help you in the process. If you have a heavy bike you may need someone to help hold the box in place as you put the frame in it.
Leave your tips in the comments below. Use an appropriately sized box.