international shipping - How To Pack And Ship A Bike

There
comes a time in every cyclist's life when they must ship their
precious steed somewhere new. This is not exactly reliable thanks
to the dedication of today's postal workers, but if you box your
bike that you are

shipping
to Israel

correctly, for example, and luck is on your side, your
bike may arrive at its final destination in good
shape.

What
you need:

A bike

Bike box

Newspaper

Bubble
wrap

Cardboard
tubes

Packing
tape

Fork block

Allen
wrench

Pedal
wrench

Step 1: Get a
box.

The
easiest way to get a bicycle-specific box is to go to your local
bike shop and ask for one that will fit your bike. Most shops have
extra boxes sitting around that they'll give you for free, and they
might even give you some padding and accessories like a fork block
or extra cardboard when you're

shipping
to Germany

or to any
other location overseas.

(Be
sure to remove any old shipping labels from the box.)

Step 2: Wash your
bike.

Clean
off your bike; you don't want to be messing around with a dirty
bike.

While
you're at it... If your bike has gears, shift to the largest rear
cog and chainring before boxing the bike. And deflate your tires a
little bit. This applies to both domestic and

international
shipping

.

Step 3: Remove
parts.

Remove
the handlebar, pedals, seatpost, and front wheel. Then stick the
fork block in the front fork dropouts to protect them and prevent
them from poking through the box.

Turn
the fork and stem so they are facing backwards, and put the
handlebar parallel to the frame.

Step 4: Packing
materials.

Wrap
all the tubes with paper, bubble wrap, and/or cardboard tubing to
prevent scratching. Be sure to pad around the brakes and
derailleurs.

Step 5: Secure
the bike.

Attach
the handlebar and other parts to the frame securely with tape and
be sure to pad them, too. Small parts such as pedals can be put
in a small box and then put in the bike box.

Step 6: Put the
bike in the box.

Now
hopefully the bike and parts will slide nicely into the bike box
when you're

shipping
to Dubai

or across
town. Be sure you have taped everything securely so that nothing
rattles inside the box. Good luck :)

Step 7: Ship
it.

Pay UPS
about $20-40 so they will ship it to your destination in 3-5
days!
For additional information,
visit

www.homeshipping.com

at 14930 S. Figueroa Street
Gardena, Ca 90248 to learn more.